We have a brief teaching at the school before going for a walk up to a monastery. It’s about a 40 minute hike up some steep stairs. Monasteries always seem to locate themselves in places with amazing views. The monastery has been badly damaged by the earthquake, and now considered dangerous. We sneak inside for a quick look. The artwork and timber decorations are typically special. There are Buddhist icons still inside. The monks now live in timber and corrugated constructions beside the old monastery. There is a lady washing her baby just outside of her house. She’s surrounded by family and it makes for some beautiful photos. She doesn’t mind.
Around 3pm we go back to the school to present to the teachers. Jade, Madeline and Jess prepared a lot of resources for the school and now they demonstrate to the teachers how to use them. I give a brief view of my observations. The teachers are so appreciative.
Rest of the afternoon is given to packing and preparing to leave tomorrow. Bek finishes the video she has been working on for FHC. We gather everyone after dinner and have a showing. Bek is so modest and nervous in showing her production after such a rushed preparation. It’s beautiful and emotive. She’s done a fantastic job. Not sure if I’ve explained in previous blogs, Bek was the photographer at Sals wedding. We have met before, now meet again in the far reaches of nepal. How small is this world.
We also catch the end of Avatar that the blackout robbed us of a few nights ago.
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