The really big adventure begins now. In less than six hours I'll be on my way to Nepal, where I'll be spending three months. The precise details of what I'll be doing there are yet to be set. I'll be living with a couple called Sapna and Rabi. She runs a Montessori nursery school and is in the process of opening another school for older students. My main job, I believe, will be helping her out with that. Rabi runs a trekking company so I also hope to do a good deal of that. On top of that, I'll spend some time helping out in a leprosy colony; Maggie, the woman who runs the charity that supports it, is a family friend and that's how I'm ending up in Nepal in the first place. Other than that, who knows.
Needless to say, I'm incredibly excited, with a little bit of apprehension thrown in for good measure. It's by far the longest I've spent traveling in one go (six weeks was my previous maximum). Moreover, it's my first time in a third world country. I'd been worried about internet access, but apparently I'm getting ahead of myself - even electricity will be a problem. I'll keep this blog as up-to-date as I can.
Right, I guess I'm off then.
have the best time girl! it's going to be AWESOME* <3 your photos, and all of your stories xxkly
ReplyDeleteYay, I'm so looking forward to reading your posts and seeing pictures! I was in Nepal for about an hour, but there was a Maoist strike on and I couldn't get into Kathmandu.
ReplyDeleteBut I met some Israelis who told me a story about their friends, who were trekking in Nepal, and ran into Maoists carrying rifles, trying to rob them. Anyone else would have just given them money, but the Israelis started to bargain, and only gave them a fraction of what they asked for. It was awesome. Have a great time!
Thanks Kelly - yes, so far, so awesome.
ReplyDeleteGreat anecdote about the Israelis in Nepal - a perfect way of tying the two cultures together!