Ryan on the Moor
This is my great-nephew: on a hike, and getting his first haircut. The photos were taken by his grandmother, who also happens to be my baby sister and, though I hesitate to admit it, one of the cleverest people you’ll ever meet.
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Cheryl Eating Roti
Cheryl said you can buy all sorts of roti in Nepal. The kind she was eating last night during our Skype conversation looked tasty. She said it wasn’t. As a fan of fried things, I hope to research the matter in the spring.
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Dog Tihar in Nepal
I’d been looking forward to being in Kathmandu for Tihar. Since I couldn’t, Cheryl sent me pictures of the celebration. People adorn their dogs with marigold garlands and a red tika on the forehead. Cheryl got adorned too.
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The Anti-Kukur Tihar
Meanwhile, Cheryl has been encountering the city’s suffering, starving dogs. Kathmandu Animal Treatment Centre (KAT), run by a friend of hers, does a lot to help. I’m asking US friends if they know vets who have supplies to donate that maybe I could bring over. [Photo by KAT]
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Dog Tihar in Albany
Stella, while not Nepali, appreciates the cultural traditions of others. The first picture shows her in observation of the festival. The second is after she shook.
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New Motorcycle Helmet
Bul bought me a helmet so we can go on a bike ride. Last time my helmet was so loose it kept thwonking his head every time he braked.
Bul: Can I ride with a cast, or do I have to wait?