Many nations have their beauty queens. In Nepal, the Kumari — or “Living Goddess” — takes female perfection to the highest level: worship. There are several Kumaris in Nepal who are worshiped by Hindu and Buddhist followers. These young women, chosen at ages ranging from four years old to seven, spend their youth adored as…
Author: Barefoot Blogger
Traveling wasn't enough for this free spirited female. I needed to live abroad. Now I am happily living in Uzes, France. My blogs are about my adventures as a post-career, solo woman making her way through everyday life in France and traveling as much and as often as I can. I hope you enjoy my adventures, photography and the people and places I run into along the way.
Nepal: The Adventure Begins
Normally I like to travel solo. But there are some parts of the world where I’m not comfortable going alone. I could get irretrievably lost. Before I ever dreamed of living in France I planned a tour to Kathmandu and Nepal. It was something I’d wanted to do since I was in college. Back then I…