BirGorkha -- my first look. Pix.

Bill Martino

Bill Martino

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This was my first good look at BirGorkha. The second floor was just going up. By the time I left three walls were up.

The construction is being done by several bricklayers and their wives. The wives haul in bricks in dokas on thier backs. The husband mix mortar and lay the bricks.

BirGorkha does not look like much by US standards but in Nepal it's a top drawer facility, electricity and all.

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Blessings from the computer shack in Reno.

Uncle Bill
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[This message has been edited by Bill Martino (edited 02-27-2000).]
 
Uncle, how cold do the winters get around there? This doesn't look at all like snow-country architecture...not just BirGhorka, the rest of the town as well.

Jim
 
Considering the picture was taken if early Feb. and looking at the color of the fields gives you some idea. No freezing nights, generally bright, sunny 70 degree days. Not bad that time of year. Summers are a killer though, rains everyday, 95 degrees with 99% humidity.



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Blessings from the computer shack in Reno.

Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
Khukuri FAQ
 
That basket is supported by a tumpline, isn't it -- a strap across her forehead instead of shoulder straps? It's interesting how the same idea crops up in places thousands of miles away....

-Cougar :{)
 
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