Nepal

Earthquake in Nepal

By The Salem Explorers | April 25, 2015 |

A 7.9 earthquake hit around noon time today in between the cities of Kathmandu and Pokhara, Nepal. Over 1,000 are reported dead already and the death toll climbing by the minute. Avalanches at Everest have already killed 8 at Base Camp. We are huddled around our TV watching the horrible damage in the cities we were…

The Living Goddess

By The Salem Explorers | April 24, 2015 |

(Halle) As we wandered through Kathmandu we found ourselves in Durbar Square in a small palace courtyard. I admired the hand carved lattice windows and dark wooden doors. Built in 1757 AD, this temple is home to the Living Goddess, named The Royal Kumari of Kathmandu. Without warning, she appeared in the window. She stared…