What I love about Nepal The People As always, when you engage and get to know the people around you, you find them amazing and wonderful. The kindness and generosity of those who surround me is a sign of God’s love and care. One day on my way home from school, I was walking towardsContinue reading “Great things happening in Nepal”
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Staff Picnic Day
A Nepali Picnic on the hill overlooking the mountains. A beautiful view. Although pictures on a phone camera never quite capture what you are seeing and experiencing. We went out of the city to a hill top. It was beautiful, even hot at times. There was plenty of space for games. A child from theContinue reading “Staff Picnic Day”
Godawari Botanical Gardens
On Wednesday I got to travel to another part of Kathmandu Valley to see the Botanical Gardens, or at least part of it. As rainy, Monsoon season has ended and the dryer season has begun it was a good time to go. I went with three friends from KISC. Enjoy the pictures.
Deep
5-minute writing prompt with Kate Motaung Its been a while since I wrote on a Friday prompt. Well I guess I am deep into a new school year and a new country. I moved to Nepal in July and started teaching Psychology and helping ELL students in KISC, a school for foreign students, in Kathmandu.Continue reading “Deep”
Holidays in Nepal
DASHAIN FESTIVAL 2019 This is the most important Hindu holiday in Nepal. The festival lasts 15 days with several main days that have special significance, the days most businesses will be closed. Families often travel to their home towns to worship the goddess Durga. It started on September 30 this year and is completed onContinue reading “Holidays in Nepal”
Early Morning on the Roof
The birds awaken and soar, Higher and higher they go. Flapping their wings quickly They fly past me, so close, I stretch out my hand, but I cannot reach them. Beautiful birds, black and white, seen from a distance. I ask, “Why do they soar so early in the morning? Do birds ever fly forContinue reading “Early Morning on the Roof”
Things in Nepal that may seem strange
Wild dogs roam the streets, in the daytime they are passive, friendly, quiet. During the night they come alive, in packs like wolves, howling, barking, running. (unfortunately, video cannot be uploaded) One morning I was getting ready to leave the house and what did I find at the bottom of the steps (inside) by myContinue reading “Things in Nepal that may seem strange”
Mountain View
Unbelievable, three times this week in the early morning the Himalayas mountain range was revealed. What a glorious sight, so much better in real life than in a picture. After a heavy rain, the sky becomes clearer and the mountain peaks can be seen. The peaks could be seen from the guest house roof topContinue reading “Mountain View”
New Life in Nepal
Just over a week since I landed in Nepal. It has been exciting, challenging and at times overwhelming. I arrived at the airport in Kathmandu at 6am on July 19, after about 18 hours of travel. It was a smooth landing and I was pleasantly surprised by the small airport. It was quick to obtainContinue reading “New Life in Nepal”
An Adventurous Life 