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
Places We've Been
Road Back to Taksindu
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
Go Fly a Kite – Cchulemu, Nepal, October 21, 2016
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
Knitting Classes – Cchulemu October 20-21, 2016
I taught a knitting class two nights in a row to the women in Cchulemu. I brought 88 skeins of yarn, 32 sets of knitting needles, and 15 crochet hooks to Nepal and distributed them between the two villages that we ended up teaching in. With all that, I wish we had more … [Read more...] about Knitting Classes – Cchulemu October 20-21, 2016
The Road to Cchulemu
So the main purpose of this whole trip to Nepal was to travel to a couple of villages in the Solukhumbu District of Nepal to help with the development of women's education in the area for Bridges Between. Another emphasis was cultural exchange. I got a lot of that. Tried to … [Read more...] about The Road to Cchulemu