amlauA 20-minute helicopter ride to the Langtang Village.There is a stark contrast in temperatures with the mildly-thick atmosphere of the Kathmandu Valley. Although we came prepared with winter…Sep 14, 2018Sep 14, 2018
amlauMorning routeWalking through the streets of Kathmandu is always an adventure. All your senses are engaged. The conglomeration of smells was something I…Nov 21, 2016Nov 21, 2016
amlauMunch TimeThe start of another work week — I’m slowly getting adjusted to living here. My gauge is when I finally bring myself to buy produce from…Nov 20, 2016Nov 20, 2016
amlauLime workshopSo the lime workshop continues! This time we’re shifting to a farm out in Dhulikhel — a little more than an hour drive east of Kathmandu. I…Nov 14, 2016Nov 14, 2016
amlauAh, the skies are finally clearing up and you can start to see the snow-capped mountains behind the…It’s a Wednesday, but a national holiday was declared recently because the Prime minister of India was visiting. We go out to the lunch…Nov 14, 2016Nov 14, 2016
amlauTiharI walk out from my place behind the zoo and am greeted by a peaceful main road . ‘Peaceful’ is uncommon for this part of Kathmandu. It is…Nov 14, 2016Nov 14, 2016
amlauPashupatinath TempleHoards of people crowd the street vendors adjacent to the bus park. I stand on the edge of the small pastry inlet and strain my eyes to…Nov 14, 2016Nov 14, 2016
amlauBhaktapurThe sidewalk rails overflow with marigold garlands and crowds of people as we make our way to Lagankhel bus station. It is the second day…Nov 10, 2016Nov 10, 2016
amlauOnce again, this is the week before the start of another holiday.The week is a bit slow — I run some simple soil tests for the site out in Methankot. We’re working with a sandy soil that is completely…Nov 2, 2016Nov 2, 2016
amlauTreat Yo Self SundayI wake up feeling sore and it feels kind of nice. I wash my hiking pants and shirt from yesterday. There was a moment I remember stepping…Nov 2, 2016Nov 2, 2016