Greetings from Nepal!
I hope everyone is doing well back in the States. We have finally established a successful internet connection.
Things have been going smoothly up here on the mountain. We have just begun our fourth week of instruction at Janata. As expected there have been some communication challenges. However, we have built a good rapport with our students and our curriculum and methods have been evolving rapidly. Although it rained for our first week in Nepal, the weather has been much more favorable recently. Last week, the clouds parted one afternoon and we realized we could see Annapurna from Megh's yard. Quite an impressive sight! We have a relatively stable routine and have a much greater awareness of the surrounding area.
We were able to obtain CIPRO shortly before our journey, though we have encountered no gastrointestinal problems so far. I have actually grown quite fond of Nepali cuisine.
Although the political situation is tumultuous right now, we have had no problems here.
Last week the Janata teachers had a "picinic program" which we celebrated with fresh goat, singing, and dancing all night long. Dashain fast approaches, and we recently found out that there is an additional two weeks of vacation following the festival. This means we will not be teaching for an entire month, not including any time off for the October educational tour or the Novemeber elections (if they occur). We have been planning our cl
asses accordingly and are going to instruct the teachers about computer usage over the vacation.
I look forward to Dashain, as Sudip will be returning to Sarkuwa. Besides, it is not everyday that one gets to celebrate Durgas' triumphant slaying of the demons. Vive Nepal! Megh and his wife have been most gracious and welcoming hosts; we are deeply indebted. Anyway, I must go now as I still have homework tonight.
Sabai thik, Zack
I hope everyone is doing well back in the States. We have finally established a successful internet connection.
Things have been going smoothly up here on the mountain. We have just begun our fourth week of instruction at Janata. As expected there have been some communication challenges. However, we have built a good rapport with our students and our curriculum and methods have been evolving rapidly. Although it rained for our first week in Nepal, the weather has been much more favorable recently. Last week, the clouds parted one afternoon and we realized we could see Annapurna from Megh's yard. Quite an impressive sight! We have a relatively stable routine and have a much greater awareness of the surrounding area.
We were able to obtain CIPRO shortly before our journey, though we have encountered no gastrointestinal problems so far. I have actually grown quite fond of Nepali cuisine.
Although the political situation is tumultuous right now, we have had no problems here.
Last week the Janata teachers had a "picinic program" which we celebrated with fresh goat, singing, and dancing all night long. Dashain fast approaches, and we recently found out that there is an additional two weeks of vacation following the festival. This means we will not be teaching for an entire month, not including any time off for the October educational tour or the Novemeber elections (if they occur). We have been planning our cl
asses accordingly and are going to instruct the teachers about computer usage over the vacation.I look forward to Dashain, as Sudip will be returning to Sarkuwa. Besides, it is not everyday that one gets to celebrate Durgas' triumphant slaying of the demons. Vive Nepal! Megh and his wife have been most gracious and welcoming hosts; we are deeply indebted. Anyway, I must go now as I still have homework tonight.
Sabai thik, Zack
1 comment:
Hey Zach and David!!
Glad to hear everything is running smoothly! I am jealous of you both. I would kill to see the Hymalayas from my front yard and have monkeys roaming about. You will have to share your pictures when you return. What are the insects like there? How has the teaching been going??
Texas has been interesting thus far. I learned to shoot a rifle and I bought myself a cowgirl hat! HAhaha. I can't wait to see you two over the holidays. I miss you!
Muitos beijos pra voces,
~erica
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