As I write I am back in the cyber cafe of Kathmandu with horns blaring on the streets and vendors hawkng their wares. It is a culture shock after being in the more rural areas of the Terai. Linda has started her trek and Walt is making his way home.
Yesterday afternoon and this morning, Pam, and Alice and I visited several villages with completed latrine and drinking water projects. The villagers are eager to report how much better their lives are after learning about sanitation, receiving the materials for a latrine and assisting with the building of their latrine and then the water supply. There is still much to be done in these villages. Their schools are in need of more rooms and more teachers. Several communityand school leaders spoke of the need for libraries and books.
After spending three days with the Womens Development Service Center in Janakpur, I feel privileged to know them and have great respect for the work that they do. They are a good connection for Pangea.
I need to go now to get ready for our last dinner with Dibya,LEIprogram director Nepal. He is incredibly wise, talented, and generous. He has a daughter that is studying in Seattle and living with Pam. I am hoping that he will be able to join us for an education session in the next year or two.
Take care,
Sydney
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