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The air up there: An introduction | Of Yaks and Yetis

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Of Yaks and Yetis. Nepal through Western eyes. The air up there: An introduction. Posted on May 7, 2011. Hiking into the thin-air mountain tops of Upper Mustang, or the former Kingdom of Lo. After a month-long hiatus from blogging, I’ve got a lot to share. But I’ll admit it’s mostly about Upper Mustang, a remote northern area in the Nepali Himalayan range where I spent two weeks in April. So why all the hubbub over this bit of northern Nepal? Why all the regulations and why were we so determined to go?

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Holy Holi! | Of Yaks and Yetis

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Of Yaks and Yetis. Nepal through Western eyes. Posted on March 21, 2011. Humanity in general loves spring. We like the flowers that bloom, the return of the daylight hours, and the warmth in the air. Around the world, religious celebrations and the changing seasons seem to go hand-in-hand in the states we have Easter, Passover, and the Spring Equinox, all marking the coming of new life. In Nepal, they have something similar, though decidedly more rambunctious. They have Holi. For my first Holi, my friend...

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The air up there: Inside Upper Mustang | Of Yaks and Yetis

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Of Yaks and Yetis. Nepal through Western eyes. The air up there: Inside Upper Mustang. Posted on May 19, 2011. So there I am in Kagbeni, the southern-most town of the District of Upper Mustang, about to cross the border with my two friends into the “restricted” area of northern Nepal, and I’m wondering, “What the heck will I find in this desolate land? Sign marking the beginning of the restricted area. Tiny pony in a tiny pen. (Chusang). Man making the wrapper dough for momos. (Chusang). 8221; And then, ...

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Poor Nina's Almanac | Rocking those limited means. | Page 2

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Poor Nina's Almanac. Rocking those limited means. ”. Newer posts ›. June 18, 2010. If time is money, I’m way poorer than I think I am. The latest Mad Men me. Here’s a glimpse into my new life as a work-from-home freelancer. 9:00 am The BF gets up for work. I decide to keep sleeping. 10:07 am Doodle on Facebook, Reddit, Google Maps. Attempt gchat session with the BF who is busy at work. 11:52 am Set up computer, glass of water, and mug of hot, fresh coffee on porch. Ok, ready for work now. How to Stop Pro...

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Tibetan Uprising Day | Of Yaks and Yetis

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Of Yaks and Yetis. Nepal through Western eyes. Posted on March 10, 2011. March 10 is a historical day for Tibetans: In 1959, Tibetans in the capital city of Lhasa surrounded Potala Palace. To protect the Dalai Lama and fight back against the People’s Republic of China. Today March 10 is observed as “ Tibetan Uprising Day. 8221; to commemorate the continuing struggle of Tibetans to free their country from Chinese occupation. Boudha stupa on a normal, quiet morning. (Photo by Nina Wegner). A woman tries to...

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Japan, Nepal, and the energy question | Of Yaks and Yetis

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Of Yaks and Yetis. Nepal through Western eyes. Japan, Nepal, and the energy question. Posted on March 14, 2011. An aerial view of the nuclear power plant in Fukushima. Courtesy of National Land Image Information (Color Aerial Photographs), Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. This is harrowing and sad. Can such toxins be released into the atmosphere without its having any negative effects? About two weeks ago, I wrote about the system of rolling blackouts. Japan, on the other hand, is...