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These photos are supplemental to the ones found in my book Himalayan Pilgrim: One Man’s Treks Through Nepal’s Langtang and Helambu Regions.

A big ol' pig resting by the river after eating whatever garbage it finds in the river.

A big ol’ pig resting after eating whatever garbage it could find in the Bishnumati River.

Walking toward the Monkey Temple.

Walking toward the Monkey Temple.

The steps that lead up to the Monkey Temple.

The steps that lead up to the Monkey Temple.

The main stupa of Swayambhunath (aka the Monkey Temple).

The beautiful main stupa of Swayambhunath (aka the Monkey Temple).

It's not called the Monkey Temple for nothing.

It’s not called the Monkey Temple for nothing.

Part of the Swayambhunath temple complex.

Part of the Swayambhunath temple complex.

Looking out over the Kathmandu Valley.

Looking out over the Kathmandu Valley.

Up close and personal with a monkey.

Up close and personal with a monkey.

Nepali soldiers doing drills.

Nepali soldiers doing drills.