March 29, 2006

Annapurna Sanctuary: Mountain Dudes

I’m back! I’ve trekked. I am unhurt, also unshaven. I couldn’t be bothered to shave, frankly, way up there in the mountains. Thus: I have a beard! My good friend and trekking companion Rachel confirmed this every day, just for...

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Posted by Conor on March 29, 2006 11:54 AM
Category: Nepal 2006

March 09, 2006

Nepal: Wee Little Tales

It is an important week here at the orphanage – the kids are taking their final exams. They go to school, take one exam, come home, study. That’s the regiment. Sunday is their last exam, then they have thirty five...

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Posted by Conor on March 9, 2006 10:07 AM
Category: Nepal 2006

March 07, 2006

Kathmandu: Spidermen (w/ photos)

Sunday is normally a working day in Nepal – businesses are open, kids go to school. Two weeks ago was an exception – it was the Queen’s birthday. The King, to his credit, understood that it would be difficult to...

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Posted by Conor on March 7, 2006 01:10 AM
Category: Nepal 2006

March 01, 2006

Children's Paradise School: Show and Tell

Last Friday was a very special day, for two reasons. First of all, it was the day that Farid and I went to school with the kids. We were all excited about that – the kids were dying to show...

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Posted by Conor on March 1, 2006 11:46 AM
Category: Nepal 2006

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