1. Glimpses of Assemblies in Nepal, caught by Aldo Benini

12. In the order of appearance: Ladies with rhododendron bouquet Waiting at the bus stop Students exchanging happy confidences From hill top down to Mountain Top Hotel Boys bartering It was here that the bus fell into the gorge Laundry in a rapid river Working in the winter wheat He summoned his entire family for the photo Blessings at departure

13. I took these images during a trip through the western districts of Kailali, Dadeldhura and Doti, accompanied and much helped by workers of the Lutheran World Federation Nepal and by members of several federations of freed bonded laborers, in February – March 2008.