Nepal — Day 1 and 2

We arrived in Bangkok after 17 hours, had a 3 hour break and then flew to Kathmandu (another 3 hours).  From Los Angeles airport door to Kathmandu airport door, it was just under 25 hours. Today is Monday, I think. Carla and I are staying in the apartment, while the rest of the group is in the hotel. Yesterday, we had a welcoming ceremony with the kids. Today we went on a 4-5 mile hike into the hills to see the location for the new home (still under construction) and a temple.

No hot water, intermittent electricity, mosquito nets, hot and humid — BUT there are no complaints. The kids are wonderful, the country is beautiful, and the group is wonderful.

Day 2 (or 3) or whatever it is — Tuesday evening — Went into town, on vans that would accommodate 9 people max in US but take 24+ in Nepal.  Squeezed, hot — and understatement.  Tried to exchange some money. Saw a bit of the temple.  Went to a grocery story.  Walked a lot. Had more wonderful meals with rice, lentils, spicy sauces, etc.  So far so good!