CHUNGKI CHIN - Hong Kong
July - 2006
2 Weeks in Nepal

I would like to say a big thank you to all of you for helping to make my trip to Nepal an eye opening experience. If I came purely as a tourist, would never have learnt so much about Nepali language, culture and the people. I loved learning Nepali with Krishna and Bicky and felt great satisfaction when I could communicate with the kids at the orphanage as well as haggling to for lower prices with shop keepers and taxis. "Mahango Bhayo" is one of my most commonly used phrases!

My placement at the orphanage was a good chance for me to remind myself how lucky I am. The children had a lot less than me, but were still smiling and happy. I really enjoyed my home-stay in Dhilikel because I got to experience life in a normal Nepali family in the village. My family treated me like part of the family and the kids called me "Rangi Changi" as it sounds similar to my name.

After talking with Asim about INFO and his work, I could sense his passion for his work and that he really wants to do something good for his country. Of the many male tourist scammers as well as hearing about people who open orphanages and take the donation money for themselves, I think Asim is one of the few god men in Nepal!

Asim and Namratta, "Mero Bizaar maa, tapaai haru pariwaar ekdam raamro chha!"

Namratta, you have been very kind to us and have taken care of us very well. Ma tapaai gamjin chu!

Asim, I hope that continue the good work. Thank you for responding to our many requests and planning such a great trip for us.

Bicky, thanks for the language lessons and all the logistics with the placement

Krishna, thank you for your language lessons, I really learnt a lot. You are a great teacher!