Maybe a prayer for a Better Life

Outside the Golden Temple in Patan, an old lady (maybe only my age) throws a sweetmeat of prasad, consecrated food, into her mouth, to enjoy a moment of sweetness in the sunshine.

There seems to be endless poverty and hardship here yet people do not beg or hassle you. Self respect emmanates from those conducting even the tiniest business.

Tonight we are going to see a huge contrast when we go to the 5 star Yak and Yeti Hotel for a final evening meal. The hotel is owned by one of our ex-pupil's family and we have not seen him for about 12 years!