Joking at the tailor shop
Balaju bypass, Kathmandu, Friday, October 16th, 2015
Protahn, Sangita, Buhlie, Noym, and Nabil at a tailor shop near Sona’s house.
I got into a joking match with Protahn which ended with him curling up and hiding beneath his counter giggling. Sweet, sweet people.
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Sarada and Nirmala
Niharika Shishu Kunja High School, Balaju Bypass, Kathmandu, Tuesday, September 29th, 2015
Sarada teaches the Nursury class at Niharika, while Nirmala moves from class to class as needed. I was talking to them about taking their photo together, but they needed a little convincing.
I really like the smiles in the candid "convincing" shot that I got (above).
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Sarada and Nirmala
Yusen
Balaju Bypass, Kathmandu, Sunday, September 20th, 2015
Yusen is seven years old.
His mother sells clothes near Balaju Bypass.
He likes to sing.
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★ Congratulations Nepal on your new constitution — Happy Constitution Day 2072!
Three friends
Balaju Bypass, Kathmandu 2002
Jyoti, Anu, and another friend take a rest on a pile of bricks.
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Anu and Jyoti
Kathmandu 2003
I was buying a bag of fresh popcorn from a man's cart when Jyoti (on the right in the photo) said hello. She introduced me to her family and soon I was stopping by almost daily to play games of Ludo, Snakes and Ladders, and Fish.
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Shanta laughing
Balaju Bypass, Kathmandu, 2011
Shanta’s classroom is a simple rectangle of concrete, with two open-air windows facing the courtyard, and a door made of sheet metal.
But even on the coldest days, there is the warmth;
of Shanta bahini standing, with her smile, at the front of her class.
Ready to give all of her energy to those children.
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(You can see a photo of Shanta's classroom by scrolling down the page of a previous post)