Kathmandu Valley Girls

We've been getting around the valley a little bit over the last few weeks and just generally having a lot of fun with the Momo. First we went to the Valley's southern hills to a place called Haatiban (Elephant Forest). Then we went to ancient Bhaktapur, "The City of Devotees," with some friends. Check out what we've been up, on the road and around the house!

Not sure which peak it is, but who cares? It's the Himalayas! Even better, I can see them. Great views from Haatiban Resort.

Talk about 3-D. In the foreground is Kathmandu (with its persistent smog). Then come the valley's northern hills. In the distance are the Himalayas which form Nepal's northern border with Tibet (China).

Elyse and RyRy (with her patented "Momohawk") taking a walk in the Elephant Forest, prayer flags flapping in the breeze.

My new "friend". I got up early for the clearer vistas and met...this guy. In between cigarettes and a 40 oz. beer at 7:00 a.m. he asked me to take his picture. This was the pose he struck, musing over the big questions, peering into the middle distance.

Babes in temple land.

Elyse, RyRy, Katie, Bhairav and Big Lion.

Saturday is apparently  bath day in Bhaktapur. Some even bathe on the roof. This poor kid was bawling his head off, until he saw us down below. He then paused, gave us a peaceful "Namaste", a wave, and a smile...then resumed crying.

Ummm, ancient Newari art? No wonder there are so many kids here.

African cats like The Bus know it is wise to stay under the mosquito net, even when conquering the world. Or the changing table.

Oatmeal day! She got some in her mouth...I think.

Mom and MoMo sanitize the bottles for Baby's First Brew.

Dad and MoMo transfer beer to the bottling bucket. Glad we are teaching her about the important things in life early.