Today is the first day I am actually really frustrated with this country. There is a transportation strike because of high gas prices. The govn't, won't pay for oil/gas to be shipped to Nepal because its so expensive. So there are no taxis, or buses and you have to walk or bike everywhere if you don't have a car or motorcycle.
I heard someone talking about it say, "After all, this is Nepal."
Tibet Protester
A man is taken away by Nepali police during a Tibetan protest outside of the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu.
World Peace Pagoda
This is a holy site for Buddhists on top of a hillside over looking the Pokhara Valley, about seven hours west of Kathmandu. It is believed Buddha came to this hilltop to find enlightenment,
Tibetan Flags
Rows of the flags waved over the film festival on the June 6th. Almost everyday in Kathmandu, Tibetan protesters are arrested outside of the China Embassy.
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