Chronicles of Nepal!
Namaste! Tapai lai swagatam cha Nepal ma! Hello and welcome to Nepal!
Though it's just two days, we're having so much fun, much more than YOU! The view here is amazing and the culture is very unique and cheerful!
After breakfast, we hiked down hill for 30 minutes soaking in the picturesque scenery of The Himalayas. It was not as easy as it seem and many of us literally tumbled our way down. As we went down, we witnessed 3 men carrying 20 litres of milk each in metal containers, walking uphill with ease. The guide told us that the milk is for people living on top of the hill. To think the great lengths that people have to go to for something as simple as milk! This humbled us, as at home, milk is very convenient for us. Whenever we run out of milk, we can just head to the nearest supermarket to purchase a carton.
We reached the school after the seemingly long hike. The school was very simple and basic, but nonetheless, cosy. Today, we helped the school Janakyklyan construct viewing platforms for them to watch the volleyball matches. We had to literally carve terraces out of a slope to create the platforms. We also taught the children basic English and Maths, and we also taught them how to dance!
The children there are really athletic! Whenever the ball falls out of the court, they would display immense courage to pursue the ball 200 metres down the hill, just for us! We played different ball games with the children during their breaks. We had a really fun time interacting with the pupils and they showed genuine warmth and hospitality towards us.
Their learning attitudes rocked, and they were receptive to everything we had to say and teach. We felt very motivated by their appreciation and understanding even as we fumbled with the words. We could not help but reflect on our own attitudes towards learning back home. Though the children have very little things, they are still contented and happy with what they have. This shows how spoilt we are in Singapore. We complain about the littlest things and sulk at every opportunity. We want to make the most of life and to be content with all the material possessions we have.
At the end of the CIP period, it was time to say goodbye to our Nepali children, but it was a worthwhile and meaningful experience. The cute rosy cheeks of the children brightened our day and cleared the mist that cast a shadow at the start of the day. Then, we began our journey up the 350 metres of hill, or 80 storeys. Again, we saw the local Nepali folk climbing up the mountain, this time, a family of 3 who were lugging up a basket of clothes. They impressed us with their strength. Most of us had to take many breaks while the elderly woman overtook us with supreme ease. We were told that some of the country folk had to travel thousands of metres often over rugged terrain just for water. This taught us the principle of perserverance.
We are tired so we gotta go! See ya!
Suba Raatri
Though it's just two days, we're having so much fun, much more than YOU! The view here is amazing and the culture is very unique and cheerful!
After breakfast, we hiked down hill for 30 minutes soaking in the picturesque scenery of The Himalayas. It was not as easy as it seem and many of us literally tumbled our way down. As we went down, we witnessed 3 men carrying 20 litres of milk each in metal containers, walking uphill with ease. The guide told us that the milk is for people living on top of the hill. To think the great lengths that people have to go to for something as simple as milk! This humbled us, as at home, milk is very convenient for us. Whenever we run out of milk, we can just head to the nearest supermarket to purchase a carton.
We reached the school after the seemingly long hike. The school was very simple and basic, but nonetheless, cosy. Today, we helped the school Janakyklyan construct viewing platforms for them to watch the volleyball matches. We had to literally carve terraces out of a slope to create the platforms. We also taught the children basic English and Maths, and we also taught them how to dance!
The children there are really athletic! Whenever the ball falls out of the court, they would display immense courage to pursue the ball 200 metres down the hill, just for us! We played different ball games with the children during their breaks. We had a really fun time interacting with the pupils and they showed genuine warmth and hospitality towards us.
Their learning attitudes rocked, and they were receptive to everything we had to say and teach. We felt very motivated by their appreciation and understanding even as we fumbled with the words. We could not help but reflect on our own attitudes towards learning back home. Though the children have very little things, they are still contented and happy with what they have. This shows how spoilt we are in Singapore. We complain about the littlest things and sulk at every opportunity. We want to make the most of life and to be content with all the material possessions we have.
At the end of the CIP period, it was time to say goodbye to our Nepali children, but it was a worthwhile and meaningful experience. The cute rosy cheeks of the children brightened our day and cleared the mist that cast a shadow at the start of the day. Then, we began our journey up the 350 metres of hill, or 80 storeys. Again, we saw the local Nepali folk climbing up the mountain, this time, a family of 3 who were lugging up a basket of clothes. They impressed us with their strength. Most of us had to take many breaks while the elderly woman overtook us with supreme ease. We were told that some of the country folk had to travel thousands of metres often over rugged terrain just for water. This taught us the principle of perserverance.
We are tired so we gotta go! See ya!
Suba Raatri
posted by Minimi Nepal at
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