I celebrated with my orientation “pledge class” last night before everyone heads out to their postings. I’m looking forward to being in one place for the next four weeks after so much movingRead more
I celebrated with my orientation “pledge class” last night before everyone heads out to their postings. I’m looking forward to being in one place for the next four weeks after so much movingRead more
Yesterday my life as a volunteer shifted into high gear. I was picked up at my hotel and brought to the headquarters of VIN - Volunteers Initiative Nepal. I’m going through 2 1/2 days of orientationRead more
Today is a Holiday in Nepal, celebrating the Hindu festival of Teej. I heard it was a special women’s festival, and thought that was progressive and empowering, but then I learned it was a day whenRead more
After my unplanned deep dive into Kathmandu, I returned to the hotel for a quick rest, then rejoined my new friend, Rakesh, to travel cross town to see the massive Boundhanath Stupa and accept anRead more
Following a great hotel breakfast, I set out to explore the Thamel district of Katmandu on my first full day in Nepal. As I wandered I was approached by several people who wanted to steer me towardRead more
Excited and exhausted, I have finally reached Kathmandu, Nepal, the city I will call home for the next four weeks.
I love the book, Thinking Fast and Slow, which gets into the brain science andRead more
My circadian rhythm’s been turned upside down. Noon is now midnight. After a day recovering from 30 hours of traveling, I’m out exploring Delhi.
For my outing today I eschewed hiring a driver toRead more
I’m on the first, and longest, of two layovers on my 30 hour trip to Delhi, where I’ll acclimate for a few days before heading to Kathmandu.
I feel overmatched in trying to describe my trip atRead more
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So inspiring. Enjoy!
Traveler Can’t wait to hear more!