After a fabulous trip in Kathmandu, I am back in beautiful
Manpur, Dang. There was news of great
floods in the area, wiping out homes, crops, livestock, and unfortunately lives
as well. I was expecting a swimming pool
around my home when I got back, but luckily everything seemed safe and sound,
just greener and more fireflies present at nighttime. Please pray for all the homes and lives that
were affected by the floods that have injured numerous families, to whichever
god, goddess, or gods that may be.
It’s been a while since I last posted due to traveling and
trainings and birthday celebrations, but here are a few updates on my village
life:
1.
The
moringa tree I planted at home is growing! YES!!!!
2.
However, the area around the moringa tree is
infested with “goat lice” as said by my bhaauju (sister-in-law).
3.
I wiped a two year old’s butt with my hand after
she went dookie in our backyard area. J
4.
Today we celebrated teej! I fasted with the ladies until the evening,
danced (Nepali style), wore my loud, green sari with rangichangi bangles to go
with, and ate bananas, doi (it’s yogurt-esk), and sabdaanaa (some flour milky
porridge thang). Today was a good day,
overall.
In a couple of days I will reach my ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of
living in Nepal. AMAZING. It’s said by
many a PCV (Peace Corps Volunteer), but the days are long and the weeks/months
go by fast. I can’t believe I’ve made it
this far (thank you Jesus- definitely couldn’t have made it without you). Looking ahead, I’m excited to meet the new
groups, the first landing in KTM around September 6th (I think) and
the next coming in March of 2015. WOO,
more English-speaking satiharu (friends)!
I believe it is also a proper time to reflect on the many nice moments
I’ve had in Nepal thus far:
1.
Learning to play guitar by candlelight after a
long day.
2.
Brushing my teeth outside overlooking hundreds
of fireflies nearby and in the distance.
3.
Riding my bike until I find a shady spot to read
a good book (I READ!).
4.
Orange is the New Black! I’m not good at
following shows, so it’s been nice to have the opportunity to commit to
following one (and a very interesting one at that).
Now what’s a good list without its counterpart- some of the
not-as-nice stuff that’s happened in Nepal:
1.
Moldy vole poop under my bed.
2.
Mold.
3.
Giardia.
4.
Hairy armpits.
Friends and family, you are all still welcome to visit
Nepal. I’ve got 1.25 years to go! Love
you all- sending big kisses and hugs. Don’t get married without me! J
Love,
Bora
