I was so relieved yesterday walking out of the airport to see a smiling face holding a sign with my name on it. I was terrified that I'd step into this strange land left to fend for myself. New friend Raj brought me back to the Kathmandu Peace Guest House where I will be staying for a week while the volunteers get language and culture training. Check out the view from the plane ride over and my modest digs.
my trusty Toms accompanying me on this journey. Check out the website, for every shoe you buy they give a free pair to children who are in need!
I met Bijen, who I've been communicating with before arriving. He and his brother started Hope & Home after being involved in several other not-for-profits like this and have since done an amazing job of integrating international volunteers into the Nepalese culture. He also designs websites for local businesses and is doing his MBA at Pokarah University in the evenings. What? Now that's responsibility
I have had so much milk chai i think im 30% made of the stuff. I slept all day yesterday. And continued to sleep all night last night. Woke up this morning feeling trigger happy and went outside with my camera in hand. and just walked. for 3 hours!
Here's some of the pictures.
ok lets just stop for a minute here. is this kid even 5?!?!?!?
Lolz almost forgot, I participated in an interesting exchange earlier. I went to buy soap at this little stand and gave the guy 15 rupees for a bar that cost 13. He rummaged around for change and then handed me two coughdrops saying, "I dont have two rupees, here, have some Halls. Good for you!"
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1) Namaste to you too =)
ReplyDelete2) I'm glad you arrived safely.
3) I'm jealous of the weather!
4) Bijen sounds like he could be my new best friend.
5) Your diggs are illy.
6) Have you learnt any Nepali yet??
7) MILK CHAI IS MY FAVOURITE BEVERAGE. When you visit the Singh residence, you will also be made of 30% chai.
More later! Whohoo.
lol raj i was hoping noone would catch my typo on namaste the first time around. i camae back to change it but you had beat me to it! in your sly little way. lol
ReplyDeletei love milk chai. although in nepal is chia.
we just had first nepali lessons today! will blog on that later..
i cannot wait to piss milk chai at the singh residence.
lol
what did all these people say as you were taking photos of them? Not as all confused by the asian tourist I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteSounds lovely, I'm really happy to hear someone was at the airport and you didnt have to turn around and come home (cough, cough). Love you. I shall likely make some response to most of these posts.