Can't do anything about it now. It just comes with the territory. Give me a few days to get acclimated. I really have no words to describe what is going on. It is hard to paint a picture of all that is happening. Don't get me wrong, this is a fantastic environment. The best example of a family environment that is not really a family (if that makes sense). I mean I am used to the fire service comparison of "brotherhood" and "family", but no offense, this is way more unique. All we have done is hangout together being people. People from different countries with different languages, but we are people, you know the same. I even made friends with Jimmy, the house dog, she is cool, everyone loves a chill dog. In this house we are brothers and sisters. Some of us are volunteering in specific areas while others are here to support the volunteers, they are from Nepal.
I pretty much took it easy here at home tonight. I am not really tired from the traveling, but it was just more fun getting to know the people in the house. I unpacked (yes my stuff made it here with me, don't ask me how)and went over some minor details about the stay, like the phone digits, locations, and schedules (aka nepali time). So this home is in Maharajgunj (the hospital is in Chabahil) and it is so cool. Plenty of room, and a sweet garden area. What I have to get use to is there being no heat in the house. It is quite chilly in here this evening (I think Kathmandu temperature averages right now are 70 highs 40 lows). Imagine a two-story brick home with doors and windows open...pretty cool inside at night huh? I think so. Our electricity is scheduled to go away at some point everyday and that is how it is in this city. *I will reference this in a minute
There is internet, but it is slow, so all this writing takes a little time. There is a way to wash your clothes and there is hot water (kind of), it is just different than in America.
After getting settled in and meeting 15 or so people who are in and out during the day (there are 6 of us who actually "live" here) I headed outside and...get ready for it....ready...its a shocker (not really)
Bibu 1 Trevor 0 : /
I got beat by this kid like Real got beat by Barca. He is 12, and moves like a tiger. I know Kotiba would have been disappointed. But Bibu said he is going to work on some moves with me. After football, it was dinner time and it was a spectacular traditional Nepali dinner. After dinner the power went out. So, oh no what do you do? No internet, no TV, no life! Whatever, go do something. Let's see I got beat by Bibu's sister Kritan in rock, paper, scissors. I suck at life...well not really...here is another shocker, it was kind of fun hanging out with these kids, maybe I am just in open-minded mode, but they are just from a different culture where playing is how you interact. People being people. They taught games and we taught games, plus they quickly learned that I am like a ninja cat (again) in hide and go seek. Good times.
Well I am going to quit writing for now. I may see if I and get some pictures on here. I should probably rest. Tomorrow I am really getting acclimated to the city, moving about and checking out some places like Swayambhunath. Should be even more eye opening. The eyes can't get any wider, but the brain can...Have a good one knuckleheads
I pretty much took it easy here at home tonight. I am not really tired from the traveling, but it was just more fun getting to know the people in the house. I unpacked (yes my stuff made it here with me, don't ask me how)and went over some minor details about the stay, like the phone digits, locations, and schedules (aka nepali time). So this home is in Maharajgunj (the hospital is in Chabahil) and it is so cool. Plenty of room, and a sweet garden area. What I have to get use to is there being no heat in the house. It is quite chilly in here this evening (I think Kathmandu temperature averages right now are 70 highs 40 lows). Imagine a two-story brick home with doors and windows open...pretty cool inside at night huh? I think so. Our electricity is scheduled to go away at some point everyday and that is how it is in this city. *I will reference this in a minute
There is internet, but it is slow, so all this writing takes a little time. There is a way to wash your clothes and there is hot water (kind of), it is just different than in America.
After getting settled in and meeting 15 or so people who are in and out during the day (there are 6 of us who actually "live" here) I headed outside and...get ready for it....ready...its a shocker (not really)
Bibu 1 Trevor 0 : /
I got beat by this kid like Real got beat by Barca. He is 12, and moves like a tiger. I know Kotiba would have been disappointed. But Bibu said he is going to work on some moves with me. After football, it was dinner time and it was a spectacular traditional Nepali dinner. After dinner the power went out. So, oh no what do you do? No internet, no TV, no life! Whatever, go do something. Let's see I got beat by Bibu's sister Kritan in rock, paper, scissors. I suck at life...well not really...here is another shocker, it was kind of fun hanging out with these kids, maybe I am just in open-minded mode, but they are just from a different culture where playing is how you interact. People being people. They taught games and we taught games, plus they quickly learned that I am like a ninja cat (again) in hide and go seek. Good times.
Well I am going to quit writing for now. I may see if I and get some pictures on here. I should probably rest. Tomorrow I am really getting acclimated to the city, moving about and checking out some places like Swayambhunath. Should be even more eye opening. The eyes can't get any wider, but the brain can...Have a good one knuckleheads
wow sounds just amazing and right up your alley... so glad you are finding so much peace and happiness... you are one cool Knucklehead... love you
ReplyDeleteDude sounds amazing. It's great when you are out of your element and you are forced to try and do so many new things. I'm excited to keep reading about all of your adventures...
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