Monthly Archives: May 2008

Pokhara, Nepal

Posted on Wednesday, 28 May 2008 by robjkentjr

After the lowland heat, we wanted some Himalayan cold. Unfortunately, the monsoon weather followed us but there was no shortage of cheap hotels with A/C and toilet paper to ease our discomfort. Although the 8-hour bus ride to Pokhara was … finish reading Pokhara, Nepal

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The SONO Water Filter for removing arsenic

Posted on Monday, 26 May 2008 by robjkentjr

Arsenic contamination of ground water is a serious health problem throughout the Himalayan foothills of Nepal down to Bangladesh. Fortunately, Filters for Families (FFF) is installing a cost effective filter that uses a Composite Iron Matrix (CIM) to remove arsenic … finish reading The SONO Water Filter for removing arsenic

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Parasi of Terai

Posted on Sunday, 25 May 2008 by robjkentjr

Our biggest surprise about Nepal was how hot it is, especially in the lowlands of Terai. We spent two nights there visiting Filters for Families water projects and the people they are helping. Even though the food was excellent, Rasa … finish reading Parasi of Terai

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Boudha and Patan

Posted on Sunday, 18 May 2008 by robjkentjr

I was going to do only one post for Kathmandu but there are just too many good photos. I had to add this extra post for the Buddhist stupa of Boudhanath and Durbar Square of Patan. This is the Boudhanath … finish reading Boudha and Patan

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Kathmandu, Nepal

Posted on Saturday, 17 May 2008 by robjkentjr

After three weeks of playing tour guide in the Middle East, Rasa and I needed a place to recover. Thank you to our good friend Linda who let us hideout in her house while visiting Kathmandu. We arrived in Nepal … finish reading Kathmandu, Nepal

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Monthly Archives: May 2008

Pokhara, Nepal

The SONO Water Filter for removing arsenic

Parasi of Terai

Boudha and Patan

Kathmandu, Nepal

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