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Kathmandu Valley

Part 2

Each small image is linked to a larger, higher resolution photo. Date links are to journal entries.
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Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur, which is about a 45 minute taxi ride outside of Kathmandu, has a very large and ancient Durbar Square, with numerous impressive temples. (10/28/94)

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Street in Bhaktapur
This is a street in Bhaktapur, showing some of the typical architecture. Political signs for the upcoming elections may also be seen. (10/28/94)

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Patan Durbar Square
Patan, across the river from Kathmandu, has the area's densest concentration of temples. (11/18/94)

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Temples in Patan
Many temples can be seen from a rooftop restaurant on the edge of Patan's Durbar Square. (11/18/94)

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Communist victory parade
A Communist victory parade passes through Patan two days after the November elections. (11/18/94)

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Communist flag in Patan
A Communist flag flies over a street in Patan as the Communist party celebrates its recent victory in the November elections. The swastika is an ancient, auspicious symbol in the Himalayas. (11/18/94)

All photographs copyright © Scott Yost, 1994



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