From the field
on Adventures in Nepal (Nepal), 20/Aug/2010 12:35, 34 days ago
_uacct = "UA-3483228-1";urchinTracker();Came home today to do some planning work for a leadership training and to start writing two grants - work I can only do at a computer. And to also have a short break from all the walking and the heat in the middle of our field work. I head back out to Hatiya VDC (Village Development Community) tomorrow, however...A couple of pictures to share (above).And a couple of words that sum up a bit of the experience:Corn. Everywhere.Rice paddies. Everywhere.Fresh guava.Rain storms at any time. Hide under your backpack -or on whoever's front porch you happen to be near when the rain comes. There is a strong possibility that - not only will they share their porch and home and water with you - but also tea, snacks. And will offer a meal and a place to stay for the night if you need one.People working. Hard. So hard that they really don't have more than a couple of moments to share with us. Everyone. This is the season to plant, plow, grow, prepare...Our work is not easy. Lots of walking. The sun is hot. Our workload is high and time is short.But the people I am getting to meet, what I am learning, the amazing land and views, the opportunity to be outside all day instead of in the office....I couldn't be happier.More when I return for good.