COUNTRY: Nepal - Pokhara
PROGRAM: UniBreak
PROJECT: Education
WRITTEN BY: Alyse Kendall
Some of the group spent the weekend relaxing in lakeside and making lamingtons (with Nutella) to celebrate Australia Day with their home stay families. They found it interesting visiting each others placements and explored the Nepali culture by trying out local restaurants, with some retail therapy in between.
Others endured the multitude of steps up to the amazing sights of Poon Hill. Day one of the trek included many steps and uphill slopes. Day two also included many steps but we managed to head down a few times after slipping on the ice and snow covered path. With an early rise on the third day, we trekked up to Poon Hill to watch sunrise. We felt like we were an arms reach away from some of Nepals' highest mountains and although we thought our fingers might fall off from the freezing cold, we managed to take many beautiful photos and a cup of hot chocolate didn't go astray.
With placements wrapping up, there have been a few emotional farewells. Some have experienced tear jerking performances by the kids and been entertained by traditional Nepalese dances. We are all sad to be leaving our placements, but have enjoyed and our time and are grateful for the experiences and opportunities we have had.
Hannah and Sarah are already on their way back to Kathmandu and home. Alyse and Hannah are off on another trek to Panchase for the weekend, and Clare, Heather and Jess are going to tackle the slippery slopes of the Poon Hill trek.
It has been lovely getting to know the group and Kalden and I'm sure we will all keep in contact and cross paths on future travels now we have all caught the travel bug!
Thank you for everything! Speak to you later.
Cheers
Alyse
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