July started on a low note as the kids and I arrived home from school at the start of the 5 wee
ks holiday and wondered how we would pass the time. The afternoon was spent with lots of reminiscing about glorious Donegal, somehow forgetting the rain, wind and cold!! Now at the end of the hols we can look back over 5 busy and eventful weeks. 1st priority was to buy long awaited bikes. We left the house at 3, walked to the shop, and FIVE hours later returned home. Oh, how many cups of tea can a person drink while looking at kid’s bikes and negotiating a “very good price”.
We took a trip to Tansen, and stayed at the guest house, beside the UMN Mission hospital. We met many other mission families there, and in particular the Chadwells, working in Kathmandu with BMS. They have 2 kids and we enjoyed their company. Steve celebrated another birthday while there and the kids had got him a t-shirt with superman logo on front and, “Super Daddy” on back, he wears it well.
July has brought some heavy monsoon rains, although apparently not enough. On the days it does rain heavily, the streets can get slippery and some hapless foreigners need help from caring locals to stay upright. ( see photo) While this may have saved me breaking a hip, the lady’s grip was so firm, I wasn’t sure my arm was going to come off so well.
We also has a few health issues, I got a chest infection, but no need to see a GP here, just go to the pharmacy, and self diagnose and medicate! ( Drs please look away), and Steve broke a tooth. Fortunately we were already planning a trip to KTM, so he got his dental treatment, and we finished our vaccinations. Children were VERY happy. I had hoped to meet some Nepali SLTs but couldn’t get in touch with them, so another time. The heavy rain also caused problems in KTM where there has been a rubbish collection strike. The rubbish was literally floating down the roads! The way to deal with this? Cover it all in lime ????, totally disgusting. However, we also met up with the Chadwell family who entertained us at the British Embassy, where the kids played in a park straight out of England and we enjoyed roast dinner!
Despite being monsoon, we awoke one morning to glorious views of the Himalayas. The photos were taken from our roof and if they don’t do justice, you’ll just have to come and see for yourself. For me they really do testify to God’s greatness.
We had our first house guests, Catherine Hutchinson from Coleraine, and Samantha, a Malaysian girl studying at Queens in Belfast. Both were out through IS Ireland to work at a school in KTM and Catherine was also involved in training teachers. We really enjoyed having them, it was very encouraging, good to chat colloquial and always good to get a few goodies from home.
Harry Potter fever has also not escaped us, Patrick has spent all summer reading the books and we’ve seen the latest film.
Work at the government hospital is going well, the team are all so welcoming and tolerant of my very basic Nepali. The tea break banter often reminds me of home. My efforts are the butt of many friendly jokes and they have all taken it upon themselves to be my “teacher.” Steve has also been kept busy on a wheelchair project.
Thanks to all who keep in touch and read our blog, it really encourages us. Please continue to pray for our work, relationships, language learning and daily living here. Remember particularly travel on the roads during monsoon, it can be pretty hairy at times!
ks holiday and wondered how we would pass the time. The afternoon was spent with lots of reminiscing about glorious Donegal, somehow forgetting the rain, wind and cold!! Now at the end of the hols we can look back over 5 busy and eventful weeks. 1st priority was to buy long awaited bikes. We left the house at 3, walked to the shop, and FIVE hours later returned home. Oh, how many cups of tea can a person drink while looking at kid’s bikes and negotiating a “very good price”.
We took a trip to Tansen, and stayed at the guest house, beside the UMN Mission hospital. We met many other mission families there, and in particular the Chadwells, working in Kathmandu with BMS. They have 2 kids and we enjoyed their company. Steve celebrated another birthday while there and the kids had got him a t-shirt with superman logo on front and, “Super Daddy” on back, he wears it well.
July has brought some heavy monsoon rains, although apparently not enough. On the days it does rain heavily, the streets can get slippery and some hapless foreigners need help from caring locals to stay upright. ( see photo) While this may have saved me breaking a hip, the lady’s grip was so firm, I wasn’t sure my arm was going to come off so well.
We also has a few health issues, I got a chest infection, but no need to see a GP here, just go to the pharmacy, and self diagnose and medicate! ( Drs please look away), and Steve broke a tooth. Fortunately we were already planning a trip to KTM, so he got his dental treatment, and we finished our vaccinations. Children were VERY happy. I had hoped to meet some Nepali SLTs but couldn’t get in touch with them, so another time. The heavy rain also caused problems in KTM where there has been a rubbish collection strike. The rubbish was literally floating down the roads! The way to deal with this? Cover it all in lime ????, totally disgusting. However, we also met up with the Chadwell family who entertained us at the British Embassy, where the kids played in a park straight out of England and we enjoyed roast dinner!
Despite being monsoon, we awoke one morning to glorious views of the Himalayas. The photos were taken from our roof and if they don’t do justice, you’ll just have to come and see for yourself. For me they really do testify to God’s greatness.
We had our first house guests, Catherine Hutchinson from Coleraine, and Samantha, a Malaysian girl studying at Queens in Belfast. Both were out through IS Ireland to work at a school in KTM and Catherine was also involved in training teachers. We really enjoyed having them, it was very encouraging, good to chat colloquial and always good to get a few goodies from home.
Harry Potter fever has also not escaped us, Patrick has spent all summer reading the books and we’ve seen the latest film.
Work at the government hospital is going well, the team are all so welcoming and tolerant of my very basic Nepali. The tea break banter often reminds me of home. My efforts are the butt of many friendly jokes and they have all taken it upon themselves to be my “teacher.” Steve has also been kept busy on a wheelchair project.
Thanks to all who keep in touch and read our blog, it really encourages us. Please continue to pray for our work, relationships, language learning and daily living here. Remember particularly travel on the roads during monsoon, it can be pretty hairy at times!
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