Some Tidbits From Around the Country

After I left my village I had a little time to travel around the country. We went to Pokhara and Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, and I had the chance to see some awesome temples in Kathmandu. Before that, however, was a visit to a cave.

This stone marks the exact birthplace of Buddha.

At Lumbini several countries have monastaries such as these two.

This is the pool where Buddha's mother bathed before giving birth to him.

Boudanath Temple in Kathmandu

A wonderful Buddhist location.

This is at a Hindu temple in Kathmandu, it is a place where bodies are burned and the ashes are placed in a river that flows into the Ganges, a holy river in the Hindu religion.

There are also monkeys everywhere

On our way to Pokhara we rode on top of the bus for most of the four hours. It is an enjoyment I wish everyone could experience.




Fewa Lake in Pokhara
Aaaaaaah

Last Days in Nepal and a Bit From Before

These are some Photos from my last days in my village. I am quite computer illiterate, so these are in reverse chronological order. Basically they depict some photos from my school, a bit from our last day in which we were covered in tika, and some random shots from around the village.

My little friends from the Chiya shop

One last photo with my beloved deaf students


Us with all of the teachers

One of my favorite things about Nepal is the tika (the red stuff). And when people go away we are entitled to tons of it.

The beginning of our goodbye ceremony

All assmbly-type events were held outside.

NAMASTE!

Just hanging out in the ol' schoolyard

I used to kid this little fella that his tooth was eaten by a mouse.

The beautiful family portrait.

Aama cookin up some grub

There is nothing on this planet like a big mouthful of daal bhat

My buddy's bedroom

Holding the little God-boy

Little Andy got a little gift from America

Aama and Bua striking a pose.

Studying hard at school

The last month or two of my time our tap didn't really have water very often, so we would gather it from this little spot from a stream.

Once the monsoon season began, these tin roofs at the school didnt really last long.

Parents and teachers gathering for a meeting.

Pusha (worship)

This is a wedding from before I went trekking. A long walk with dancing to awesome horns the entire time.

These are some pictures from a Women's Day rally. We walked in front of the government buildings reminding them that women too have a voice.

Hanging out a really cute student's house