I have never done so much talking to so many people in a few days anywhere during my travels, even less in half a day. Friendly is a word often used to describe the Nepalese It is 100% accurate. Of course many of them are very friendly because they have a product or service to sell. But many simply say ‘Namaste’ as you walk by. And there are wonderful people like the older man walking near me who asked where I come from and we walked together for a good 15-20 minutes. Kathmandu is chaotic but blame that on traffic. Cars, [View Full Entry]

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TODAY is THE LONG AWAITED DAY. True to myself , I kept too much for last minute before I leave for the airport around 13h15. One challenge has been trying to fit some donations for kids in my limited luggage space. After repacking 4 times and it’s a very tight squeeze for 40 tiny teddy bears. I have been unexpectedly calm the past couple of weeks. Instead of worrying, there is a feeling of confidence. With little information about the location where my volunteering will take place, only a few days ago I learnt that Jitpur, located about 11 kilometers [View Full Entry]

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