From the Hyatt to the Hill-top Monastery

Rachel and I started the day at the Hyatt. Which sounds kindof random (and it is) but is has a great view of Bouddha, and very fancy architecture. It comes complete with a western pool and western prices. From there we walked over to Bouddha, which I had already visited once, but it is definitely a must-see for any tourist coming to Kathmandu, so I was happy to go again with Rachel. From there we headed to Kopan Monastery. Kopan Monastery is one of only hundreds of monasteries laying about, but I think we picked a good one because it is particularly big with beautiful architecture and artwork, and offers many meditation courses and the like.

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View of Bouddha and Kathmandu from the Hyatt...note the huge fancy pool.


Rachel and I are posing on the roof I discovered the first time I went to Bouddha. This time there was actually a big scary monkey with two different colored eyes that almost attacked my camera. Which is why Rachel and I are exhiled to the corner of the roof.


On our walk to Kopan Monastery (which was a bit longer than we expected) we hung out with these two Nuns who showed us the way to the Monastery, our conversations included a lot of pantomiming.


I liked the sidewalk sign at the Monastery which says, 'Welcome Home'.


That is one big buddha.


I guess a monastery is as good a place as any for Rachel to meditate... Ooooooooohm...


The only other tourists around are checking out the beautiful statues/relics.


My favorite Monk... don't forget, NO KILLING ALLOWED!