Loved crossing paths with each of these folks, while exploring, shopping, and adventuring in Pokhara.

3 generations – a student, shopkeeper, and tailor.

Halil, father of one-year-old Sofa (pictured below – proudly sharing Sofa’s beauty with us via his cell) and selling stunning pashminas.

2 hospitable, kind, smiling sistas at the front desk of our hotel.

A shopkeeper at the World Peace Stupa – she loved hearing stories about life America.

This businessman walked all over Pokhara, his wares strapped to his bike.  And, flashed this beautiful smile for the pic. :}

This love is a shopkeeper at a sunrise market in Pokhara – intelligent, savvy, and hilarious.

“What price would make you happy?

I’m happy and I want you happy.

If you buy here, then we are happy.

Let’s all be happy.”

[We happily bought several yak wool blankets from her. :}]

 Weaver with loom set up in a sunrise shop in Pokhara.

Love her smile, spirit, warmth.

Colorful Nepali currency.