COUNTRY: Nepal
PROGRAM: UniBreak Groups
PROJECT: Education
WRITTEN BY: Heidi Stokes, Flinders University
The Tibetans are very generous people and incredibly hospitable. In the Tashi Ling Settlement there are many family members amongst our host families. This has allowed us to meet brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and grandparents, all of whom make us feel at home.
Over the weekend we went to Chitwan which is 5 hours south of Pokhara, which is towards the border of India. We were lucky enough to see some traditional cultural dancing and some of us even ended up on stage for the last dance. We also experienced a dug out canoe ride and a jungle walk which left us briefly running from a Rhino haha...but seriously :)
We saw many animals on our jeep safari including Rhino's, Crocs, Jackel, wild boars, deer, a python, monkeys and we were even lucky enough to see a Bengal Tiger, which is apparently quite rare.
On our last day we were given a shower by an elephant and then we helped to bathe the elephant. Afterwards we went on an elephant ride through the jungle and made time to appreciate these magnificent creatures.
Back in Tashi Ling now and ready to make the most out of our last week with our families, the group and also at our schools. Saying goodbye is going to be tough :(
Thought of the day- Tea, tea, tea and more tea. If you don't like tea then you would struggle in Nepal :)
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