Despite the stresses of our current situation, there is always something new to learn. Today my lesson was that all fish have teeth.
I will never see fish in the same light. Or swim again.
Now just calm down and enjoy the view.
xoxoxo
You and I will meet again, when we’re least expecting it, One day in some far off place, I will recognize your face, I won’t say goodbye my friend, for you and I will meet again.
~~ Tom Petty Quotes
After a long week of work in a place far away, it’s always good to find a place to meet up with friends. I hope you enjoy.
Places other people meet.
It dawned on me the other day that nearly all of the photos I have been showing have been covered in dirt and dust and I’m probably painting a very grimy picture of Kathmandu. In all honesty, dirt and dust is just about all I’ve seen since I’ve been here.
HOWEVER, this past weekend I went up to a great little cottage in Shivapuri which is only about a 20-30 minute escape from the dust of the city. Nepal is now in the season of celebration and blessings are given for everything. Dogs were blessed on one day, cows on another, men, women, and children on others. It’s really amazing to be in an area where virtually EVERYTHING and everyone is given a special blessed day. People celebrate here like they do everywhere, eating and drinking and enjoying each other’s company. Bamboo swings set up throughout the city, dancers and musicians young and old celebrate this time of year.
It’s a delicate balance of happiness and celebrating life as it is handed to you mixed with extreme poverty and a daily standard of living that encompasses very hard work and sometimes barely scraping by.
Along with the the standard holiday festivities I was able to fit in some hiking and just a beautiful relaxing 2 days in a very cool location.
Look Outside…
It’s so pleasant!
Sun Smiling For you…
Trees Dancing for you…
Birds singing for you…
Because I requested them All to wish You. HAPPY DASHAIN
Well, It is the only quote I could find and understand for this 15 day festival in Nepal called Dashain. Dashain (Nepali: दशैं) Dashain is celebrated for approximately 15 days and involves prayers (pujas), food offerings, holy bathing, blessings through coconut oil and the sacrifice of thousands of animals including several hundred thousand goats, chickens, buffaloes, ducks and pigeons by almost every Hindu household in order to appease the goddess and hope it will bring good luck and festivity.
There is a movement towards ending the sacrifice of animals for this festival and the numbers have actually dropped over the past few years. However, it is a cultural event that still continues and I was able to attend one such happening at the start of this festival. This particular sacrifice was a puja for automobiles and safe driving.
It was an interesting experience. I was not bothered so much by the slaughter of the goats because after the puja the goats were used to actually feed families. Nothing went to waste and people felt safer driving.
Along with the puja I was able to walk through the city which was nearly empty according to the locals. Apparently during the festival most people travel back to their local villages to visit their families. At the time I walked through the city over 2 million people had already headed home. I am including some photos from the day from sacrifices to parades I hope you enjoy.
Well, I have had no Internet or computer and have been busy transitioning out of Venezuela. Now with only an iPhone and Instagram I present to you Christmas in Spokane.
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