My welcome gift to all of them were 2 books created for us all to remember and embrace: Nepal part 1 -when we met during earthquake time and Nepal part 2 / relocation and new home. The kids loved the book especially to see themselves in it. It was great to see that they remembered…
Tag: kathmandu
Touch Down
We decided to do a visa at arrival which is actually pretty simple. You line up at a touchscreen kiosk (3 were working) to type in your data or print the visa application at home which requires you to bring a passport picture. 14 days 25 USD or 24€ or any other currency or credit…
We are Family / Embrace !
We moved in November. It was amazing what we achieved in 10 days. 73 people from around the world: friends, friends of friends, family and co-workers! supported my idea. We collected almost 7000 USD! I was very flattered and touched to see how many people joined the same wish to help create a better life…
Holi Festival / Beginning of Spring
22 of March Hindus in India and Nepal celebrate the most important festival: Holi. The festival marks the start of spring and the triumph of good will. I was very happy to receive pictures on the 23 showing how the kids were having fun in the new place. I have never experienced the festival but…
Pashupatinath – 6 Month later … same same but different…
Literally translated it means Master of Life… Or Master of all Living…. This temple is located along the holy river Bagmati. On the left side the place is for lower cast and called Surya Ghast. The right hand side – Arya Ghats – is for the higher cast. I have been told, that people travel…
The Real Deal / Wittness / Fingerprint Proof
3 days ago we went to sign the lease agreement for the orphanage. I decided to take the oldest child with us. We walked from the old place to the new one exploring the new neighbourhood. We saw many nice fields, growing vegetables, a fish farm and heard children’s laughter. The new place is walking…
Today’s News / My last day in Kathmandu
Today is the day. Today is the day to move to the new home. We are eagerly waiting for the new flooring, the plumber to ensure the washing machine is installed properly, the new beds arrive and all the cloth and staff will be delivered to the new home. Last action will be to buy…
Shop till you drop: Black Friday in Kathmandu / good Karma
We finally found a great place. 3 rooms, big kitchen and 2 bathrooms: one for the girls and one for the boys is what the children said. Ok so shall it be. The landlord and his family are very kind and supportive and doesn’t mind 12 children and one baby. As a matter of fact…
Help funding – 4 more days
I still need money for a washing machine and kitchen staff. https://www.leetchi.com/c/soziales-von-women-and-children-service-center-nepal
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