Had a wonderful opportunity to tour the historic sites around Kathmandu today. So much was destroyed by the earthquake and the funding for restoration is, at best, only trickling in. What remains are some exquisite architectural sites as well as many of the most fantastic examples of craftsmanship ever assembled. There are a few examples shown here.

Below is craftsmanship, however applied in a very different way. I have been assured that my migraines will be cured by placing this brass bowl on my head, banging the bowl with a stick, and letting the vibrations carry the pain away. It sounds (and looks) crazy, but it is actually oddly soothing.