Namaste. That is the Nepalese way of saying hello, usually with two hands together in a prayer-like position. Despite strikes, terrible roads, flight delays, daily power outages, mediocre food, upset stomachs, and a cold, I have really enjoyed my time in Nepal. After a few weeks of traveling alone, it was nice to be with people again. I stayed with a great host family in Kathmandu. I also met with my Polish friend Chopin, Kinga’s partner, and another Polish woman, Inez, who is making a film about Kinga (my friend who died while traveling in Africa a few years ago). She interviewed me for the film, and we traveled together for a few days, with another Polish girl, Ania. It was nice to see old friends, and meet new ones. The experience with the host
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