At the mid-point of every course we set aside an intentional time to reflect on all that we have learned and experienced so far and all that is to come. As part of a reflection activity, we had students write down their thoughts on what Nepal has......Read More
Smells reminiscent of moments Memories of which I feel the scent Stunning aromas A sweet scent can become bitter, remembrance Flashback, smell of greenery First feeling of freedom, a little clean air From Chisopani to Nagarko I walk along two paths......Read More
I come up the the roof most days, playing sarangi until the sun goes down. Watching the peaks of the Himalayas turn pink as the sun sets over Patan is the most serene experience. I’m leaving Patan and this is something I will miss the most.
Golden hour fades away as the sun melts into dusk. A vibrant orange glow permeates through the sky as I sit in awe, admiring Boudha Stupa. Om mani padme hum. Om mani padme hum. The prayer wheels spin. Akasha, vayu, agni, jal, prithvi.......Read More
Today we had the pleasure of learning more about what the students have been upto making and learning every afternoon of our time in Patan at their Independent Study Project sites. Spoiler alert: We were totally blown away! During our time in Patan,......Read More
We’re leaving Patan in two days. This chapter of our Nepal trip is closing and a new one is opening. This moment for me is characterized by a mixture of emotions. I’m sad to be leaving my family and the comfortable routine I’ve......Read More
Dark blue and gold, beautiful in its form and more meaningful to my family as their eyes lit up in joy. I was wearing their traditional attire for a wedding, but the clothes that I had on, the clothes that I had just purchased, were not mine at all.......Read More
may all beings find happiness may all beings find love may all beings be free of suffering shanti shanti shanti OM...Read More
In an article titled, “Why We Travel” by Pico Iyer, he refers to travel as, “a heightened sense of awareness in which we are mindful, receptive, undimmed by familiarity, and ready to be transformed”. I’m fond of this......Read More
One of our students mentioned at check-in one morning that “routine has begun to set in”. The Urban Homestay portion of our semester can feel a bit tedious at times, it is one of our longest stays (~3 weeks!) in one place after all.......Read More
They told me: “Don’t have a cow about it! It’s only the monkey temple”. That really got my goat, but with a frog in my throat and my feet barking like dogs, I made my way up the monstrous hill to where the monkeys lived. I......Read More
Last week I learned how to use the buses. The group was returning from Bouhda Stupa and I ended up with another passenger between me and the rest of the group. I didn’t notice when the rest of the group got off to transfer. I looked up......Read More
I found a cafe that has cats. I obviously get milk tea there. I enjoy the sun, admire the plants all around and the cute cats i’m very tempted to pet…i’m also taking cooking as my ISP so when I get home I’ve planned to feed......Read More
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