I spent an hour today at an idyllic little spot in the hamlet of Chobhar, 8km to the south west of Kathmandu. Chobhar is set on top of a hill commanding fantastic views over Kathmandu and being there one feels far removed from the pollution and bustle down below. Although it consists of only a few houses it is home to a Hindu temple, a Buddhist monastery and a delightful restaurant/hotel called "The Village Resort". In spite of this establishment being owned by Frenchman Theo, the restaurant food is rather disappointing, unless like me you always elect for the safest of bets, dahl bhat (rice and lentils); that was excellent and I took great pleasure watching the chef collect the ingredients from the garden beforehand. 
The purpose of the visit was to have a look at the collection of garden sculpture that enthusiast Theo has assembled quite recently. This is certainly well worth a look and the rather bizarre collection of modern works well within the resort's pretty garden. It is like nothing that you'll see anywhere else in Nepal. See adjacent pictures and the resort's website at:
We have now reached our appeal target of £30,000 for our two three month long art workshops for child trafficking victims, the first of which started in Kathmandu on the 18th September. We are actually starting to plan for a third follow on workshop to begin next May. In December we will be joined by UK volunteer sculptor Rebecca Hawkins (http://www.rebeccahawkinssculpture.co.uk/) to teach our girls totally new skills. I wonder if at least one of their works will find their way to Chobhar?
