Bhaktapur Saturday, 18th March 2012
The Shangri-La Hotel garden . . .
is full of pots holding a variety of blooms . . .
and planted borders
The front of the hotel isn't quite as colourful . . .
but has its own guard at the entrance
Bhaktapur Durbar Square houses master pieces of stone sculpture . . .
a variety of buildings . . .
in different styles . . .
and guarded by . . .
large stone sculptures
The Golden Gate dates to 1754 A.D.
There are many buildings to look at . . .
including one that is built entirely of stone
After exploring . . .
around the square . . .
we head off up some side streets . . .
before returning for lunch
Pottery Square where pots are laid out to dry . . .
before being made ready . . .
for placing in the kiln
At the opposite end of the square . . .
a large wheel is being used . . .
to turn a pot - but how does he keep it turning fast enough?
Al tries out a local mask but I'm afraid it won't fit in his suitcase!
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