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Travelogue: One Week in Nepal

Arrival

Grounds

Cave House

Sun House

Village

Kathmandu

Part 4: Sun House

Not far from the cave house, a walkway leads around the corner, into the sunshine, and up to another building, called the "sun house". In stark contrast to the cave house, the sun house sports a translucent roof, which allows ample sunlight to penetrate inside. This house quickly heats up, absorbing the sun's heat, which is held in by thick walls, so that the nights are not too cool.

The interior is quite simple, with a few beds, a small loft, and a place to eat a meal. The bathroom is hidden away in the back of this photo.

The roof is partially covered with a latticework. In the summertime it supports climbing plants, in order to shade the house and prevent overheating.

Continue to Part 5: Village . . .

All words and photos copyright (c) 2001 by Keith Jenkins
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	Part 4: Sun House
	Not far from the cave house, a walkway leads around the corner, into the sunshine, and up to another building, called the "sun house". In stark contrast to the cave house, the sun house sports a translucent roof, which allows ample sunlight to penetrate inside. This house quickly heats up, absorbing the sun's heat, which is held in by thick walls, so that the nights are not too cool.
	The interior is quite simple, with a few beds, a small loft, and a place to eat a meal. The bathroom is hidden away in the back of this photo.
	The roof is partially covered with a latticework. In the summertime it supports climbing plants, in order to shade the house and prevent overheating.