Day 3 visit and Bhaktapur City

The 55 Window Palace built 5 centuries ago

Today was our third visit with Sweetie.  She was withdrawn at first but came around quickly playing with legos.  While we were there the 2 Dutch families were preparing to take their little ones.  We got a quick photo with these families.  Both of these little boys were in the original photos we received of Sweetie so it was nice to see them with their families.  After they left we were able to see where the children slept, and then we went to the top terrace to get a view of the new well they were building.  The other children were up there having a snack so we were able to meet some of Sweetie's friends.  We ended up spending some time playing with Sweetie and 3 of the children who share the same Didi Nanny with Sweetie.  They about knocked each other out trying to pop the bubbles I was blowing.  We played with bubbles, legos, balloons and even a football.  Sweetie would play for a while and then go sit on Mike’s lap.  It was nice seeing her in her environment with the other children- she can certainly fend for herself in the playroom.  When it was time for the kiddos to take their nap, we headed out.  It was hard to leave her, but we were told that the next day we would be able to take her to our hotel.



Notice the exquisite wood carvings behind the lovely couple,



The children’s home is in Bhaktapur so our driver suggested we see Bhaktapur City.  The city dates back to the 7^th century AD and is a combination of Hindu and Buddhist temples, shrines and architecture.  It was amazing.  We had a tour guide who told us about each building, which god the building honors and other tidbits of information.  Inside the city is also a clay pot making community.  Here are some pics of Bhaktapur City.

The five-storied Siddhi Laxmi Temple with political rally out front