AnikaMikkelson

Nana Namaste

Nana Namaste

Walking the gravel roads of Lumbini, Nepal, two young girls approached me with a sing-song 'Namaste' and continued with questions, curious as to what I was doin...
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Walking the gravel roads of Lumbini, Nepal, two young girls approached me with a sing-song 'Namaste' and continued with questions, curious as to what I was doing in their town. After introductions and smiles, they brought me to meet this woman whom I believe is their Grandmother. She spoke no English but took my hand as she said "Namaste" in the same sing-song tone. A town's true kindness reflected through the ages.
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

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Aperture f/4 ISO 160 Shutter 1/40 Focal Length 2981/500

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Jul, 2015

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