Thoughts of Nepal
I visited Nepal for a month in 2010. It is stunningly beautiful and one of those places you cherish in your heart and hope to return to. Kathmandu had an ageless charm and the villages, lost in the steep terraced hillsides radiated peace and friendliness. I realised that change would come to this tiny Asian kingdom as it started to modernise, but in my wildest nightmare I had not envisaged the stark brutality of an earthquake. It is difficult to think of the loss of people, their homes and their culture. Here are a few photos of the Nepal I saw in 2010 which lie in stark contrast to the destruction now pictured on the television. I hope these will show some aspects of the people and the culture which will need rebuilding. Please help these people. Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world. You can donate following this link http://www.dec.org.uk/appeals/nepal-earthquake-appeal I apologise for showing off my pictures in this blog, it seems inappropriate but it i...