Caption: Date: 1974-10
Location: Namche Bazaar, Solukhumbu
Description: Traditional Sherpa home. The family living space is one large room. A set of stairs from the animal area on the ground floor fits in one corner. The kitchen pictured here is in another corner. From left to right in this photo are Ang Lhakpa, sons Lhakpa and Tshering, Kanchha (standing), daughter Dawa Yandu and Peter von Mertens. Note traditional wooden tea cups with silver lids in foreground and brass plates in background. Keywords: Families, Family, Nepal Photo History Project, PC volunteer, Peace Corp Photo History, People, Peter Von Mertens, home life, house interior, kitchen, named person
