View from our hotel window

Different angle

Ilya getting ready for a big day

First time I come across this billboard. White Mischief!

I really wonder what it was all about. Note that all women wear same red sari.

If you like this sort of stuff, Kathmandu is for you

First of many - guy carrying stuff on his back. This seems to be the largest industry in Nepal - hauling shit.

I'm the manager here

Obey your thirst!

Local atelie

Places to go, people to see

A running theme in Nepal - six-pointed stars on every corner. There is another symbol that's very popular, guess what it is.

This is called a Stupah. Most buddhist temples have it.

What's interesting is how this temple is surrounded by regular houses. It's basically someone's "dvor"

Ilya got tagged

Collision avoided

Very interesting medieval painting of teeth pulled. Is it supposed to say how much more advanced (100 yrs?) this clinic is?

Take your pick

Scary mishka

The dentist

Local bodega

Literally - a hole in the wall

I wish I tried these

TV store

I'm getting a sim card. Because of the Diwali holiday the telecom is running a special - can get the card for almost nothing compared to 500 rupees normal cost.

On account of my touristiness I was given preferrential treatment

That's my application. Had to have a photo.

Meanwhile papa and Ilya waiting for me outside

Bookstore

U-turn

What I found amazing is how produce sellers in poor countries specialize in one fruit or vegetable. This guy sells peppers

Colors galore. These street sellers of spices are a gem for photographers.

Scales just like in the USSR

Most important part of the day - guy running his PnL

Another spice seller

Bored boy

Barber shop

Bakery. Love the numbers - don't have to explain which croissant you want

This is the god of dental work. I'm serious

It's hard pass up a spice seller

I was not kidding - Tothache Relief God - explanation

Fixing roof

Hauling #6

Hauling #7

Busy intersection