This time the Himalayans were visible from 32k feet, the view would have been better from a window seat... at least we were on the 'viewing' side of the plane. We landed in Kathmandu, from Delhi, for the 2nd time in two weeks. We were greeted at the airport by a local man holding a sign bearing the names. "Aaron/Jacquelyn Studdlefield". Oct/Nov is peak season in Nepal... monsoons have passed and the weather is ideal for trekking so we sat outside our guesthose with a pot of Nepali milk tea and met our friend, Samuel, for dinner.
Our bus for the village of Trishuli departs in the morning. for 12 days Jacque and I will be working at a school for 90 kids of various ages all under 8 years old... some are orphans. We will play games with the children, teach English in the classrooms and meet with the teachers in the evening to assist them with their conversational english speaking skills. Basically, we will ask them a bunch of questions about themselves and help them through their responses in English, when necessary. I think we'll stick to the traditional, orthodox style of teaching English to kids... hangman, nursery rhymes and bingo. We have no expectations going in, only the reality of entering into a culture and way of life that is completely unfamiliar to ours and our daily habits back at home.
Also cold showers and no internet in Trishuli... and our guesthouse is $4/night.
about Delhi briefly... we wrapped up our stay with a visit to the Taj Mahal, the structure is mind-blowing and we will post pics asap. I need to let Jac will blog about her experience since she was the celebrity. Trip would have been paid for if I would have charged 30rs per pic with her. Not stretching the truth, old, young, men, women, children all wanted a pic with her... they were literally lining up at one point. I had to be rude on her behalf, it was too much towards the end. I was invisible but happily endured the neglect. With her it's inevitable though, I have a beautiful wife.
We love you guys and miss everyone.
Aaron
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Wow, Studdlefields, continues to sound amazing! Can't wait for the pics.
ReplyDeleteHi you two!!! It is soooo fun reading about all your adventures. Your trip sounds truly amazing. I can't wait for each new post. We're thinking of you and praying for your journey. Love you both!
ReplyDeleteNamaste- it wounds like you too are having an amazing time. I am really glad that you are getting to experience all that india has to offer. it is so fun to read your pictures and follow your story. thinking and praying for you both. Ps. Jacque was right monkeys are gross.
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