Soldiers.
Nepal without a king has become a police state. There is an ongoing strike or baandh against fuel hike. Everyone’s Continue reading
Police state.
The police. Young boys with exotic features. They are everywhere. A typical feature of Nepal without a King. Their excuse: Continue reading
Where are the customers?
This scenery is usual for Nepal these days, with strikes every now and then. With politicians politicking instead of looking Continue reading
Tourist or NGO worker?
During a typical baandh day- where everyone’s on strike, this time for fuel hike. There is an order for no Continue reading
Barber.
No business today, I guess. Because the baandh is on.
A typical baandh* day
Shops are close. People hang around waiting. Waiting for what? Or who?
Baandh*
Baandh – when public transport is banned. Nepalis walk to work.
Umbrellas.
One for a rainy day? There are one too many these days. Today, I visited Tamel, Kathmandu’s popular market area. Continue reading
Nepal Without A King 