Posts by RuthRice

Originally from Vancouver, WA. Currently living out an adventure, as a school RN and chemistry teacher in Murree Pakistan, located in the foothills of the Himalayas.

Delicate Balance – Murree, Pakistan – Daily Photo

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These women stopped us on the road home, asking for money. They carried what looked like pretty good size loads, delicately balanced, on their heads.

Local Flair – Murree, Pakistan – Daily Photo

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A sunny day in Murree, Pakistan where you’ll find tourists wandering the various shopping stalls and locals going about their business.

A Tasty Snack – Murree, Pakistan – Daily Photo

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A popular snack, roasted corn on the cob. This gentleman was nice enough to let me take his photo with his wares.

Everybody Loves Bubbles – Murree, Pakistan – Daily Photo

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This man was demonstrating his bubble wands and solution. You can purchase a set for just under 50 cents. For more travel photos check out Photo Friday.

Making Parathas – Murree, Pakistan – Daily Photo

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Parathas are fried roti, a type of bread, and when served with an egg omelet are a very popular Pakistani breakfast.

Baubles and Bling – Murree, Pakistan – Daily Photo

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Murree is a tourist town and many of shops have brought in more merchandise for the summer visitors. This jewelry shop was overflowing with baubles and bling.

Spice Vendor Stand at Kashmiri Bazaar – Lahore, Pakistan – Daily Photo

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This vendor at the Kashmiri Bazaar is a great place to find all those spices you might need, like whole anise, dried red peppers, and cardamon.

Shawl Shop in Kashmiri Bazaar – Lahore, Pakistan – Daily Photo

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This store owner in Kashmiri Bazaar in Lahore, Pakistan  was all too happy to pose for a photo with some of his wares.

Silver Bazaar Shopkeeper – Lahore, Pakistan – Daily Photo

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Silver bazaar shopkeeper Kashmiri Bazaar Lahore, Pakistan: The silver bazaar is not about purchasing sterling silver or silver jewelry. Instead it is a bazaar dedicated to stainless steel cookware and tableware. If [...]

Lahore Fort – Lahore, Pakistan – Daily Photo

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This is the ancient fort of Lahore which housed the great Mughal emperors from the mid 1500′s to the mid 1700′s. It was built primarily by Shah Jahan who is more widely [...]