Month: June 2018

A Cultural Experience – Nepal Stupas

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International travel has many benefits.  One of which is learning about new cultures.  Our recent trip to Nepal gave us the opportunity to learn about the Buddhist religion and the Nepalese culture by visiting a stupa or two or three. Religion in Nepal While visiting Nepal, we discovered that religion occupies an integral position in … [Read more…]

Take Some Time To “Do Some Time”

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Sometimes you don’t have to travel far to find a place that is very interesting.  Such was the case for us,  recently.  We traveled to Jefferson City, Missouri, which is only 30 miles from our home, to visit the historic Missouri State Penitentiary.  I have lived in Missouri practically all my life, but when we … [Read more…]