weekly photo challenge

Railway Relics

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My contribution for this week’s photograph challenge “Relic” is about Janakpur train station, in Southern Nepal, which is very close to the Indian border. Its the main stop of what was the only train line in Nepal and is now, unfortunately, closed. Relics of the carriages still remain, some only mere frames and other still full of broken seats and traces of animal life. Its very spooky…and sad too. Hopefully, they will reopen it some day and connect the line with India, creating a much needed rail transportation system. For now it just sits there.

For more pictures of busier times at the station and other railway relics that remain today see: Janakpur No Blast From the Past.

 

 

Mr. Momo

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The A Word A Week Photo Challenge this week is “Kitsch” and there’s no end of it here – at least by Western tastes.  Let’s start with Mr Momo, a steamed dumpling with legs! The animated personification of Nepal’s favourite snack!

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But why stop there?!  Bhatbhetini Department Store is a treasure trove of perfect gifts for that persons that likes to make a statement.  Classy, tacky, kitsch?  You decide:

 

Weekly Photo Challenge: Extra, Extra

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A farmers wife heads home at the end of the day. Her cow’s red tika matching her dress. Unbelievably a seagull swooped down and arrived in my shot with perfect timing.  (Seagull? In Nepal? Well, maybe not, but do you know what it is?)

A beautiful pastoral Nepalese scene. For the full story see ‘Til the Cow’s Come Home.

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Spring

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I was having problems with this challenge as its been a long, long time since I’ve experienced (or photographed) anything that is remotely “spring” from my personal definition and memories.  No daffodils, tulips, or melting snow. So I decided to pick a nostalgic route using my most favourite memories of spring: Easter in Greece when my son was little. Spring was Easter egg hunts, wild daisies on the mountainsides, fantastic flower displays in the garden and hikes before it got too hot. I miss much!

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Easter egg hunt with Susie and Stephanos

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Oh the Spring flowers and clear blues skies!

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A Word a Week Photo Challenge: Watch

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Kathmandu school kids watch a concert by an American eco-rock band….but the party really gets started when they play a few Nepalese folk songs. Then the audience gets up to dance and we are watching them…great fun! For the full story see Power of the Sun.

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A Word a Week Photo Challenge: Water

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Lining up at the community water fountain, in the shade of Patan Royal Palace, Patan Dhurba Square, Kathmandu

Patan Dhurba Square has some of the most stunning architectural in Nepal.  From Patan museum’s bell tower, looking down from intricate  handcarved wooden windows,  you don’t just see preserved heritage, but also everyday life.  Most people don’t have running water and lining up at the water fountain in a daily routine. Don’t forget to fill them all the way up!

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