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EUGINIE - France
This
month has been full of emotion for all the new volunteers
and for myself. I am amazed to
see how much has happened within my village and the whole
info family constantly growing!!! The best part of the month
for me was my birthday, an amazing, unforgettable experience
here in Nepal. My 21st was part of my adventure here. I was
expecting a normal simple birthday in my village but it
ended up being another unreal story in my Nepali memory. All
the volunteers organized everything and they joined together
to arrange a big party. It all started with amazing Belgium cooking, with a fresh chicken from Margot’s house!!! The preparations were all made in Ganganagar and then the whole troupe went to the jungle where we all planned to celebrate my birthday: spending the night in Sitamai and sleeping there. We got there and the party started: drinks, nice food, great atmosphere and amazing people, everything was perfect for me. I still can't believe how those people that I had only known for a small period time made this night crazy and unreal. I don’t think that a party back home would have been as good! It is funny how in a short period of time all the volunteers and INFO have created this sort of family environment. Everyone gets on well, we are all here for the same reason and we can all understand each other laugh about each others’ stories in the village and our own experiences. Here we all learned how to appreciate simple things and enjoy life in a non-materialistic way!!! For example, you cannot imagine how excited we all were with this European-style chicken; for you it’s just a chicken but for us…We are all really different in character and lifestyle in our own countries, but here we create an international family that is enjoying its Nepali adventure!!! And thanks to all of them for showing me that on my birthday…And cheers for the bottle of French red wine. That was a wicked idea and all the other unexpected presents were great also. Snapshots of memories: Me swimming in the river at the stage where I could hardly put one foot in front of the other. Asim rapping and singing, Jeroen falling off this sort of sand dune………..each of us made our unique mark on that night and I’ll keep in mind each of them. Once more, thanks to all of them. Now the good times keep on going. After a great time with my village students we are off to trek the treasure of Nepal: the Himalayas
EUGINIE - France Two years ago when I was in Nepal Time where memories will stay. I was going to turn 21 and I was in Nepal. I thought of this great time not long ago as I turned 23. Time of compassion and sharing, was there between this amazing group of volunteers. We were going through the same patterns the same amazing experience and I knew we would keep a strong memory of those days there. Then the day of my birthday, a strong day for me as I was away from people I knew, from my family and my own country, I realize that day that I had a new family with friends and people around that were caring for me and took care of that day to make sure that I wouldn't forget my 21st . I remember it like it was yesterday when Belgium prepared the chicken with mango....yeah at that time we all had a Nepali name and nickname. They all prepared an amazing surprise for me going to the jungle at night celebrating with a beautiful meal drinks and party and you know what in those days we didn't need much just be there together no need to justify anything just be there the joy of my students and their memories that i kept inside are still pushing me forward and the time there has make me appreciate what I have and I don't have my Pramila didi this absolutely gorgeous and full of innocence woman and her beautiful songs that comfort my thoughts the spectacular view that you have every morning when you wake up and even if some days might be harder than others cause the difference you learn how to appreciate them and those guys the group we had; gee that was fun!!! we talked ,we sang, we trek together ;shared our thoughts of cultures envy of food now I am still a travel bugger!!!!!!and I have to say each place and each stay has brought me to understand and see life a more magic way it was 2years ago and still feel like yesterday
FLORENCE TOUUY- France This is the time when, looking back, I realize how much has happened in such a short time. It’s been hard and good, sad and happy, just like this country, full of contrasts.People here are amazing and I truly admire their strength of character as there is so much hardship to face on a daily basis. I have seen so much and will always remember my experience here. Thanks to Asim for being patient and to all the team for their hard work and dedication
GINEY- France Well 5 months is a long time to spend in Nepal, but to say the truth I could spend so much more. I volunteered in the library in Ganganager. Life there is great. Chitwan is a wonderful area, the kids are lovely and host family the best in the world. I made a lot of friends, learnt a lot about myself and about Nepali culture and habits. I loved it so much that I will definitely be coming back, but maybe for a longer period and not as a volunteer. For those going to Chitwan, beware of the mice attacks (they always manage to slip inside you mosquito net), monsoon season is worth seeing, mosquitoes didn't really bug me, loads of elephant rides, jungle walks, festivals and weddings. I think I will be remembered for my Taekundo classes with the students (If they haven't learnt much English they certainly know how to defend themselves). Thanks INFO for making this happen. |
