The road to Shechen . . .

... is being paved! Not with concrete, but still, it's a great improvement over the rubble. Thus far the work is taking place on the small stretch that begins at the fork where the road to the left leads to Shechen, the road to the right to the White Gompa.

These photos were taken while walking from Shechen toward the stupa.




Just before the turn-off, right in front of the tank where the women do their laundry, there is still a large hole from the water work that started and was completed back in November. You may remember it looked like this. Now it looks like this:



That building housing the restaurant was completely demolished to carry out the water work.

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