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We left Chiang Mai to have island fun in Phuket and some of the other islands. We went to a private beach named Freedom Beach. Owned and operated by a family that passed the property down through the generations. We met the owner and he promised that they would never build the … [Read more...] about Phuket

Here is the main reason we came to Chiang Mai - to see the elephants at Elephant Nature Park. It's an experience I'll remember for a long time. There were so many different day trip excursions to choose from. I finally chose the Pamper a Pachyderm experience. We walked the … [Read more...] about Elephant Nature Park, Chiang Mai

Lots of temples to see the last few days in Kathmandu. Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Nepal and is dedicated to Shiva. Last rite ceremonies are performed here. Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world. Swayambhu, revered by both … [Read more...] about Kathmandu Sightseeing

Walked back up the hill to Taksindu for the dedication ceremony of the new dormitory for the monks and the first day of Medical Camp.  Most everyone from the village got dressed up and walked up to the monastery in their finest Sherpa gear. Youngdi and Lecki  were especially … [Read more...] about Road Back to Taksindu

Kat's craft/cultural exchange project for Bridges Between this year was to teach the kids about kites. She brought kites, kite making supplies and a lot of enthusiasm on a cruddy day for kite flying in the mountains. There was no wind. The kids seemed to have had a great time … [Read more...] about Go Fly a Kite – Cchulemu, Nepal, October 21, 2016