Patan -- historic city

Visited the very old town of Patan considered the artistic city. In the 3rd century it was the cultural and artistic capital of Nepal, if not the entire Himalayan region. We visited the Patan Museum which has many artifacts from earlier centures and explains the development of Buddhism. We came across a worship service taking place in the square with many Newars taking part in the service - singing and dancing.
Tomorrow our friend Betty is taking us to Bhaktapur considered the most immaculately preserved of the valley's ancient cities.


Stone tablets dating from the 7th century.

Of course we had to stop for refreshments - for me, a cold Diet coke! and for Matt and Becky a hot ginger, lemon, honey tea.

The temples and many of the buildings are very old - 16th century. Pictured are two elephants guarding one of the temples.

Sister LaDonna Olson, M.A.
Deaconess Community of the ELCA