Today was a quiet, sightseeing day. I went to Bugamati, a very traditional Newari village. It was really nice to see a small village, without the hustle and bustle like Kathmandu. Many of the men 
were woodcarvers. The women were weaving sheep’s wool into thread. There were sheep, goats, and a lot of ducks.
It was the day for washing clothes and taking baths. Many of the women were topless bathing in the street and the children were crying because they had to get a bath (sound familiar). Of course, they were bathing in cold water.
At the te
mple the men were using fire and water and giving food and flowers to the Shiva. All the people were walking around the temple and using a stick to stir the fire. You always walk in a clockwise circel.
were woodcarvers. The women were weaving sheep’s wool into thread. There were sheep, goats, and a lot of ducks.It was the day for washing clothes and taking baths. Many of the women were topless bathing in the street and the children were crying because they had to get a bath (sound familiar). Of course, they were bathing in cold water.
At the te
mple the men were using fire and water and giving food and flowers to the Shiva. All the people were walking around the temple and using a stick to stir the fire. You always walk in a clockwise circel.Although the people live in poverty in our standards, they seemed very happy and enjoying life. It again makes you aware that material things aren’t what make you happy.
I was supposed to go with Joyti to the movies but she had school work; she is getting her master’s degree. So it was a very quiet evening with a bottle of wine, a good book, and candlelight. It is my fifth book… would love to watch my TV programs.
Namaste
I was supposed to go with Joyti to the movies but she had school work; she is getting her master’s degree. So it was a very quiet evening with a bottle of wine, a good book, and candlelight. It is my fifth book… would love to watch my TV programs.
Namaste
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