Consonant Aspirations

This past week I've been in London and a friend of mine, Premila, invited me to join her at the annual Gurkha Cup day celebrations out ...

It's been a few weeks since I was actually there, but thought I'd post some pretty pictures from my short visit to Pokhora. One th...

I'm used to certain labels like 'Asian', 'East Asian' or even 'Oriental' (when I'm in the UK) in contrast to...

As I mentioned in my last post, I've noticed a proliferation of Chinese signs in Nepal since my last visit here 2 years ago. I've ...

It's been 2 years, but I'm back in Nepal! It also means I'm back to updating the blog. This time I'm back at the height of...

I'm coming out of hiatus to blog about something that involves the Language Development Centre in Kathmandu. As some of you know, I vis...

After 6 wonderful weeks here in Nepal, thanks to Lauren and Sara, and especially to our Nepali friends L. and S., it's time to say good...

Yesterday was Bhai Tika day, the last day of Tihar,when each bhai 'younger brother' receives tika from their sister(s). I was give...

Here are some pretty examples of rangoli spotted outside shops here in Kathmandu. Note the trail of toilet paper inside the shop. Mu...

So two days ago, right after Kukur Puja (where the dogs were dressed with  mallas around their necks and had tika placed on their forehead...

So while the brochures talk about musk deer, himalayan tahrs, wild yaks and the elusive snow leopard, the reality is that the most wildlife ...

Before I keep posting about my recent trip to Solukhumbu to see Mt Everest, I should say that we're into the 3rd / 4th day of Tihar here...

From Phakding, my porter Pemba and I climbed up to Namche Bazaar, where I spent the night to recover and acclimatise. I was half expecting t...

After landing in Lukla, it then took me three days to get to Khumjung, the village where Sara was doing her PhD fieldwork. Even though I la...