Spring is here and we fully took advantage of it this past weekend. On Saturday we stopped by the city center to observe the International Women's Day Parade. It was wonderful to see so many women and children marching through the streets for the empowerment cause. Afterwards, our Nepali friends took us on motorcycles up in the hills to Godawari for a traditional Newari lunch. We also sampled the local brew "chang," which tastes a bit like lemon rice water. Newari food is very spicy and includes around 100 dishes using buffalo. It is so yummy! We love to ride on the back of motorcycles around here, especially in the mountains- it is an escape from the polluted and crowded city. Helmets aren't required for passengers, so the feeling of freedom is really heightened.
That same evening we trekked to the other side of the hills to a birthday party for a friend from the US Embassy. It was on top of a very steep hill at a beautiful lodge. It was really nice to chat with some Americans around the bonfire. It felt like camping with old friends from home. Later that evening my friend let me drive his SUV in Kathmandu. The stick shift and steering wheel were on the left, so it felt a little strange, but was a thrill. I think Erin had a heart attack in the back seat.
The next day we had a few friends over for lunch at our place. The boys from Amsterdam made a killer pasta and then we enjoyed watching the sunset from our rooftop. It was nice to cap off the weekend with stimulating conversation and wonderful food.
7 comments:
Love the pics! Sounds like a wonderful weekend.
Who are the boys from Amsterdam? Sounds like a great time! Love the pictures.
Sounds like a go time. I have traveled to 3nd world places and seen people in need. Always help when I can. Sometime just the little things like buying baby formula for a young mother on the steet.
Very proud of what your doing.That its something that will improve someones live long term.
Uncle Kerry
What a great weekend. Seems like a care free life.
I wish I could be there with you. What a rewarding experience. Like Brianna, Who are these guys from Amsterdam?
The guys from Amsterdam are our lovely new friends. They are here together working at the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory.
I'm so glad that you have great people to hang out with. Your latest posts make me extremely concerned. It seems like so much of the world is spiraling down into violence these days. Take care!
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