Greetings friends and family:) I am back in Washington and it all happened in a whirlwind. Unfortunately there were problems with my visa. One can only stay in Nepal on a tourist visa for 5 months in a calendar year and my 5 months were up. However..the company that the family worked for was trying to get me an official visa so I wouldn't have to leave Nepal. They started this process as soon as I got to Nepal but Immigration wasn't ready to give me the visa. I trust that the Lord had this in his hands even though I was very sad to leave. I got to experience Nepal in a way I will never forget....Please pray with me about this season of my life as I am also seeking God's direction in the next step I should take. I am ready to go back overseas!
For your viewing...
Men sitting in temple area Patan Dubar Square, Lalitpur
The following pictures are from a field visit to remote Bajhang district, far west Nepal
My good friend Sunita and I in Chainpur...Bajhang's district headquarters.
Notice the women carrying the huge load in the photo above...
My room in Dadeldhura
Bumika and the new bakery sign
My homeowner, her daughter and her mother in law. This is the kitchen where I ate many meals.
Where I dried my clothes.
This is where I bathed...
Outside of the toilet
and the inside...
Panta family and company...my Nepali family
Sundari Auntie and Taradutt Uncle...my Nepali parents and mentors...
Last night in Dhangadi with Meena Didi and Kaisa
Enjoying last Nepali kana(food) in Dhangadi
So that's what happened! I'm sorry to hear that, my friend. I wish I could see you! We are still in Portland (for one more week...). So close, yet so far! You must be wondering what you'll be doing next! Are you looking for something overseas or stateside?
ReplyDeleteCome to New Zealand! It's so easy to get a Working Holiday Visa here and it will last for 12 months. . . if you're looking to come overseas again.
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