tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post2835050464659727460..comments2024-03-14T14:19:38.391+11:00Comments on the indolent cook: astam, the beautiful nepali villageleaf (the indolent cook)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-8395625541087378072014-05-24T18:30:21.248+10:002014-05-24T18:30:21.248+10:00Thanks so much for coming by and sharing your thou...Thanks so much for coming by and sharing your thoughts, Mark! I had such a wonderful time in Astam and I can only hope this blog post does it justice, so I really appreciate your kind words. :)leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-7187899007289594562014-05-24T17:20:56.837+10:002014-05-24T17:20:56.837+10:00I have spent 6+ months in Astam doing development ...I have spent 6+ months in Astam doing development projects and I was thrilled to see your blog. It captures the essence of Astam, the wonderful food, and just how fantastic the eco-village actually is. Downside: still haven't shed the pounds - I blame Goma!Mark Pinolihttp://www.loggedon.org.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-66355361588804617362014-05-21T21:46:18.645+10:002014-05-21T21:46:18.645+10:00Thanks for the lovely comment! It was truly a wond...Thanks for the lovely comment! It was truly a wonderful experience. I don't know if I am cut out for living in a village long-term, but I always love visiting such places. The nature and the tranquility can be so joyful and calming.leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-35568289671667874042014-05-21T13:53:00.530+10:002014-05-21T13:53:00.530+10:00Oh wow. You just transported me there on a beautif...Oh wow. You just transported me there on a beautiful journey. This sounds like a wonderful stay, how beautiful to make friends with the villagers, and see where your food came from. lucent imageryhttp://www.lucentimagery.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-501713679357758102014-05-19T20:00:16.092+10:002014-05-19T20:00:16.092+10:00Thank you, it's definitely a favourite of mine...Thank you, it's definitely a favourite of mine too! I thought it would make the perfect ending for my blog post. xleaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-9570492983370687892014-05-19T19:58:01.447+10:002014-05-19T19:58:01.447+10:00Thank you for sharing your dream, it sounds wonder...Thank you for sharing your dream, it sounds wonderful! If you make it happen, I would love to visit. :)leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-48940206564544045522014-05-19T19:55:14.897+10:002014-05-19T19:55:14.897+10:00I hope to always remember it. xI hope to always remember it. xleaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-58195812955492262812014-05-19T12:27:16.744+10:002014-05-19T12:27:16.744+10:00I loved this post! The delicious looking (and sou...I loved this post! The delicious looking (and sounding) food, that magical place, it was a lovely start to a Monday to read :)<br /><br />Oh and all your photos are beautiful but that last photo is my favourite.Emmahttp://asplashofvanilla.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-11512350036062010702014-05-18T16:19:35.666+10:002014-05-18T16:19:35.666+10:00I have enjoyed your pictures and story intensely; ...I have enjoyed your pictures and story intensely; one of my cousins who is an intrepid traveler visited Nepal and Bhutan recently, but I had never seen imags of her trips. The place sounds heavenly, and brings forth my own dream of creating a similar retreat in the Chouf Mountains in our (huge) family home surrounded by garden and orchards. A few hurdles have to be overcome first; who knows, we may meet here in the future, inshallah! :)Taste of Beiruthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857631795009227778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-40092109245550181922014-05-18T12:49:20.931+10:002014-05-18T12:49:20.931+10:00What an amazing array of dishes, and an amazing ex...What an amazing array of dishes, and an amazing experience more generally. I imagine the memories will stay vivid for a long time.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887621874869110597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-91527158875063441552014-05-17T14:48:51.135+10:002014-05-17T14:48:51.135+10:00It was. So beautiful.It was. So beautiful.leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-17727909281071819222014-05-17T13:38:54.294+10:002014-05-17T13:38:54.294+10:00What a beautiful, beautiful experience ...What a beautiful, beautiful experience ...Kerenhttp://summampartium.comnoreply@blogger.com