Its been a good few days in Kathmandu. Spending time with the other volunteers, exploiting all the western comforts in touristy Thamel district, eating more falafel than is good for me, and drinking lots of juice. I even went for a run this morning, which felt amazing! It's been a nice break after so many weeks in a dung house.
AND I just ate a bowl of chocolate cereal with dairy-free milk...why do I ever need to come home?!
Yesterday I spent the day volunteer with the young babies at Bal Mandir orphanage. It turns out that this Bal Mandir is the same Bal Mandir that is Central Office for the home in Charikot! The babies were so cute, but of course it is really sad to see the condition they are in. There are never enough diapers, there are no toys, they are rarely clean, and they have rashes that would make you cringe. The Didis (staff) are sweet and they try their best, but it is a hard life. Many of my brothers grew up at Central Office before being moved to Charikot, and it is amazing to imagine them in the same place as the babies I was helping with.
Today I went into town to renew my visa. It was quite a long experience because the motorbike (I LOVE riding motorbikes now, by the way) blew a tire and we had to get it fixed. I only needed an extra 7 days, but the man gave me 15 for the same price. I wish I could stay that long! I cant believe I leave in only 10 days.
And the next week is going to fly by because...
IM GOING TO CHARIKOT TOMORROW! I cant wait to see all of my brothers.
Be on the lookout for updates from Charikot. If I dont post any, dont worry! I'll be back to the states to tell you about it in person very soon!
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