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Where I’ve been
My travel blog
- Asia and the Middle East
- Europe
  - Northern Europe
  - Russia
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Krishna Mandir Tag

Patan and the history of the Kathmandu Valley

A guided tour of Patan Durbar Square taught me a lot more about religion in Nepal.

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