Esther's photos

Under the watchful eye of a stone lion guardian, two dogs rest at Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple, located on a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex consisting of a stupa, a number of shrines and temples and a Tibetan monastery, museum and library. ODT: Still AIMG_0329

The view from Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple located on a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex consisting of a stupa, a number of shrines and temples and a Tibetan monastery, museum and library. ODT: In the distance AIMG_0313

Rhesus monkey at Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple located on a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex consisting of a stupa, a number of shrines and temples and a Tibetan monastery, museum and library. AIMG_0316

Krishna Mandir Temple, constructed around 1637 is located in Durbar Square in Patan, Nepal. Durbar Square in Patan, Nepal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing many palaces, temples and monuments, some of which are still standing from the 12th Century AIMG_0285

Beads for sale in Durbar Square. Durbar Square in Patan, Nepal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing many palaces, temples and monuments, some of which are still standing from the 12th Century. AIMG_0268

Durbar Square in Patan, Nepal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing many palaces, temples and monuments, some of which are still standing from the 12th Century. ODT: Begins with N (Nepal) AIMG_0272

Durbar Square in Patan, Nepal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing many palaces, temples and monuments, some of which are still standing from the 12th Century. The building in the foreground to the left is the Krishna Mandir Temple which was built around 1637. AIMG_0281

Lion at Bhairab gateway to Mul Chowk. Durbar Square in Patan, Nepal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing many palaces, temples and monuments, some of which are still standing from the 12th Century. AIMG_0260

We take running water for granted, but in many parts of the world, obtaining fresh water is a time consuming process. In this ancient city in a large metropolitan area of Nepal, women line up to fill their water containers at the Manga Hiti. Durbar Square in Patan, Nepal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing many palaces, temples and monuments, some of which are still standing from the 12th Century. AIMG_0250