I arrived in Nepal last Thursday. I have travelled to developing countries before so the whole primative airport experience didn't surprise me. A representative from the volunteer program greeted me right at the exit, along with 10 other Nepali boys, eager to assist me with my bags. Apparently they bombard every tourist in hopes of some tips. I was warned about this and was forced to waive them off. It was a very interesting ride from the airport to the hotel in the heart of Kathmandu. There are no side walks. All cars, tuk tuks, mopedes, micro-buses, rickshaws, people and cows must share the same road. All you hear are constant horns amongst the clouds of dirt. The program coordinator greeted me at the hotel and gave me and the another new volunteer a tour of
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