~ Trouble in Paradise ~
It’s hard to believe, but terrorists live in and among the Himalayan mountains of Nepal. The Communist-fronted Maoists, terrorize peaceful villagers daily. Since 1992 they have been “taxing” the locals in order to build finances to help fund their revolution against the Democratic Monarchy of Nepal. My friend, Krishna Pun is a school teacher, a husband, a father of two and until recently, a lifelong resident of Peudwar, a beautiful village just up the mountain from this photograph. Krishna was forced to leave his village to make a new life for his family in the city of Kathmandu. The Maoists had constantly harrassed him for financial support, and more often than not threatened his family too. He began growing more concerned their health as the Maoists were becoming more aggressive. Being an active member of his community, Krishna found himself a prime target. When we first crossed paths with Krishna workng in a bar in Kathmandu, he spoke of these things. He said he would be returning to Peudwar the following week to gather his family and their most personal possessions. All they could take back down the mountain with them were their most personal belongings. You see, it is a day and a half walk up the mountain to Peudwar, and three days return. There are no roads in, sadly, only well trodden paths out; a mountain range webbed.

~ Trouble in Paradise ~
It’s hard to believe, but terrorists live in and among the Himalayan mountains of Nepal. The Communist-fronted Maoists, terrorize peaceful villagers daily. Since 1992 they have been “taxing” the locals in order to build finances to help fund their revolution against the Democratic Monarchy of Nepal. My friend, Krishna Pun is a school teacher, a husband, a father of two and until recently, a lifelong resident of Peudwar, a beautiful village just up the mountain from this photograph. Krishna was forced to leave his village to make a new life for his family in the city of Kathmandu. The Maoists had constantly harrassed him for financial support, and more often than not threatened his family too. He began growing more concerned their health as the Maoists were becoming more aggressive. Being an active member of his community, Krishna found himself a prime target. When we first crossed paths with Krishna workng in a bar in Kathmandu, he spoke of these things. He said he would be returning to Peudwar the following week to gather his family and their most personal possessions. All they could take back down the mountain with them were their most personal belongings. You see, it is a day and a half walk up the mountain to Peudwar, and three days return. There are no roads in, sadly, only well trodden paths out; a mountain range webbed.
Camera: Olympus Optical Co.,ltd (C750uz) |
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