An Emotional Journey

This morning I left the family of Indra Rijal. In just three nights I became very close with his wife and children. I taught them to play hangman during load shedding, went to play badminton, ate traditional Nepali food, and went to two dance classes. Indra told me that in Nepal "Guests are  God." I have felt that this saying is true in each home I have been in. When I left this morning I was given an entire traditional Chhetri outfit and might have to wear it on my first day back to school!

At our final Rotary club meeting this morning we all shared our most memorable experiences while in Nepal. During this time, I think we all realized how important this trip has been for us as professionals, Americans, and human beings. I know that I will return to my community and school with a broadened perspective of the world. This will probably be my last post while in Nepal (because I need some shopping time!) so I want to say thank you to everyone who played a role in this experience. It is definitely unforgettable!

Namaste - Becky