Kapilavastu, Nepal, early Dec 2000
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Kapilavastu, Nepal, is where the Buddha lived his early life.
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sign describing Kapilavastu
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assorted ruins here
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a flower placed here by a pilgrim
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and more ruins...
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Sign describes the West Gate of the palace.
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the West Gate ruins
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close up picture of the West Gate
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A sign describing the East Gate of the palace
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East Gate ruins
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more East Gate ruins
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Further along, about 1/2 mile from palace ruins,
we came upon an ancient stupa, about 1500 yrs old,
and some new friends, who invited us home. .
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We became instant celebrities, and everyone
turns out for pictures.
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Even the grandfather of the family.
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their land behind the house
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Another shot of palace ruins on the way back.
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