A lazy day in Kathmandu started with a great hot shower. Kathmandu is still very much in the grip of power sharing. Locals have access to a sophisticated schedule on their phones when the power will be on in their area. The little man working the switches must be very busy. I’m told that in a few days there will be more power, which means a couple more hours per day for everyone. It’s still cold here although I’m told it’s getting warmer. I don’t feel it.
Talked to Raju about doing an 8-day trek to Annapurna Base camp. Sounds good and I will aim to do that from Pokora. Found a nice place for lunch at a community-conscious restaurant where some of the profits go to community causes. Even the monks go there.
For dinner the team gets together one last time. Chloe flys home tomorrow. Jayde, Madeline, Jess and Bek stay in Kathmandu for a few more days before heading to Pokora. I might even catch up with them there. Jayde, Madeoline and Jess are school teachers, who have taught at yarrabah near cairns. Their help with Batase school was amazing. They created many resources for the school and introduced a phonics program that will be idiot all classes. The also introduced a behavior management program that the teachers can use to manage the students. Bek is a professional photographer and videographer. She put together a fantastic short video to help promote the scheme that organises volunteers to come to Batase.
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loving the updates Angus!! are you going to catch up with Declan?
Will try. Not sure if he is here at the moment. Raju will know. Raju says he is doing great things here.