Swayambhu

Yesterday we visited Swayambhu (or monkey temple for those who cannot pronounce it correctly).  This is a Buddhist Stupa overlooking Kathmandu inhabited by Maquac Monkeys.  We climbed up the stairs to see the Monks, Monkeys, the eyes of Buddha, many dogs, and a view of Kathmandu.  The monkeys were pretty cool and well behaved, I must say.  There were tons of them.  We also saw the Buddhist Monks chanting, walking clockwise around the Stupa. Smriti rode on Daddy's back most of the time.  She did not like the monkeys or the dogs.  It was a very peaceful place with the chanting in the background.

Smriti is coming out of her shell.  We are definitely seeing two-year old behavior.  She is still not thrilled about the bath, but loves baby spa time where she gets all lotioned up.  Overall it is going very well.  She had her TB skin test on Tues. and we go to have it read today (Thurs).  She also gets a general medical exam. 

Happy Birthday to Riley today!  Wish we could be with him on his birthday.  We miss our 11 year old!  (We also miss the 13 year old!)
Namaste.

Monkey business



Daddy and Smriti



Pretty Smriti

monkey view of Kathmandu