Nepal in Photos Part III - Thanka Painting School

Nepal in Photos Part II - People of Nepal

I found the people of Nepal to be simply charming.

They have warm, welcoming personalities. 

They are easy to smile and laugh and exude a love for life. 

Even those we saw that were working hard, back breaking jobs give off a feeling of peace with each step.

Yes, this woman did ask for money after taking her photo. She was so sweet that it didn't even bother me.

Laughing and spinning.....

Makes me thankful for the invention of an automatic washer

Friendly afternoon card game

The children are the most precious of all. They were eager to have their photos taken so they could see the image. Again, I wished for the old fashion Polaroid that would spit out the photo immediately.

This little boy kept yelling, "Hallo" out the window and then ducking back in. It took me multiple times to actually catch him.

It is not an easy life so the quick afternoon nap is appreciated.

The mother and daughter above were my favorite of all. We met them on our trek in the countryside. They were so joyful and happy.

Nepal in Photos Part I - Everest Flight

The alarm went off at 5 am, left hotel 530, 

arrived airport 600, 

on the little tiny plane by 630.

Thanks to Buddha Air for the amazing Everest flight. 

An experience of a lifetime.

 Mount Everest is the sharp peak in center. 

It looks as if there is a cloud just off the peak. 

That is actually continually blowing snow.

 

We did it!! 

Sunrise from Tiger Hill

Sunday morning we woke very, very early and drove up, up, up to the top of Tiger Hill in Darjeeling to see the sunrise over Kangchenjunga in the Himalayan range. It is the third highest mountain in the world. I guess that makes up for the 400 am wake up call. As much as I don't like early mornings, it was 100% worth it! The three previous days had been somewhat overcast. Sunday morning was clear with a beautiful full moon.

The girls wrapped up and waited inside the observation tower until the sun started to peek over the range.

Rachel and her friend blended right in with their Nepali hats and cookies for breakfast.

The sun comes up opposite from Kangchenjunga and lights up the area.

As the sun rises, the color of Kangchenjunga changes ever so slowly from blue.....

....to pink....

....then, the sun pops up opposite the range and.....

....the snow white of the mountain shines.....