Before I came to Kathmandu it was my goal to find an NGO to do some volunteer work. The lady form my guest house helped me with my search. We took some time to find the right Chinese tends but we were successful: I will support a group by taking care of 11 orphans. Briefing…
Category: general
Evening / mystic atmosphere
This is what I saw yesterday evening on my way back to the guest house. I remember this atmosphere from my first trip to the city. Everyday I buy 5 lights that cost 50 Nepales Rupees = 0,43€. Few from the restaurant with very good wifi. I bought a beer and shared it…
Big Deal / some more Irkutsk impressions (04.05)
Keeping up with all the staff I did and the things I saw is keeping me busy. Trip-blog-stress…. Hmmmmmm Well this is the reason why I am posting about Siberia, the train ride or my 5 days Beijing now being here in Kathmandu 🙂 Internet works, it just takes sometimes a long time to upload…
Ulan Bator – impactful day / slightly hangover
I arrived early in the morning. Slept well which was to be expected after our “border action”. A smiling Oggi was already waiting for me. Our first stop was seeing a Buddha which took us approx. 20 min including the journey. Once that was done part of the agenda as to ensure I get breakfast….
Tents / Everywhere in the City
You see them everywhere: official places where NGOs and government organization provide tends, water and food, but also in back yards or any other “suitable” space. There is no restriction, people can put them up if they feel it’s a safe place. I saw people setting them up yesterday so it looks like they are…
9 am – 11 am / Earthquake warning
Someone knocking at my door: “Good morning, its better you leave the house. We are all outside.” An hour ago I could feel my bed shaking.
“Time to let go.” /Ready for Heaven
Today we went to Pashupatinath. The good news: It is hardly effected by the earthquakes. As this is the most famous place you can imagine how busy it is, especially a few weeks ago … The atmosphere is peaceful and calm. People watch the ceremonies and some had something like a little pick nick. I…
14.05 / helicopter noise
Saw a lot today 😦 I learned that since the second big earthquake people are more scared again. Before that, normality sneaked in for a bit, but now no more. Schools are closed since 22 day and now most shops are as well again. 60% of the citizens left the valley and 90% of the…
Happiness Guest House / Shops are closed / ” Are you part of the relief team?”
I took it easy yesterday and spend the extra of the day close to the guest house which is located in historic neighborhood of Boudhanath and moments a away from the great Stupa. Buildings are not greatly effected here. You can find some people staying in tends but this is more – so I have…
Hello Kathmandu / Meeting Arjun / 28 years ago
Getting my visa and entering the country was super easy. Apparently no one over here heard about an entry restriction. ” May I help you, please come to this terminal to scan your passport and for us to take a picture….. Do you like your picture?” 🙂 “Yes.” “Your first time here?” “No, 28 years…
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