NEPAL
I travelled to Nepal in the 90's where I shot this program for the Off the Map television series.

​​Leslie White treks in Nepal among the most spectacular mountains on earth.  Share her journey through the temples of Kathmandu and join locals on a village trek congregating in a weekend of celebration and traditional dancing.

​The original music is not used here due to copyright reasons. Portions of the narration entwined with the original music is also omitted.​​​​​

Leslie White treks in Nepal among the most spectacular mountains on earth.  Share her journey through the temples of Kathmandu and join locals on a village trek congregating in a weekend of celebration and traditional dancing.

She learns about the basic moves of a traditional dance.

She meets and speaks with two young boys.
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Leslie faces the challenge of an outdoor toilet.
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She visits a monastery.

Leslie arrives in Katmandu finding it more hectic than expected.


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Leslie sets off on a lengthy trek.
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She speaks with young women using ancient sowing machines.​

She comes across a sacred chorten. 

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Leslie joins the celebrations in a small village.
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Her guide teaches her about the basic principles of Buddhism.


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She refuses to cross a dangerous bridge.
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​She discusses the issue of multiple wives with her guides.

Leslie arrives at another village for an overnight stay.
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She reflects on her trip to Nepal.