From the moment when I first arrived in Kathmandu I fully believe that I was adopted into the VCD Nepal family. This sense of sibling love and community was definitely prevalent for the entirety of the trip but was strongest in Torikhet, Chitwan. Working with the children in the library and then living in the…
I’m really sad to be leaving tomorrow but after staying nearly a month extra it is time to get a move on to India. I have got to feel so at home here, mainly due to my lovely new family! All you boys at the Lighthouse are the best, you have made my stay so…
To new volunteers, If you have just arrived I expect you will already be part of the family and have also been told off by Bishal for saying thank you. If you have any niggling worries then relax – you have arrived in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. In my three…
Being here was an experience like no other. I didn’t know what to expect but any expectations I did have were exceeded. This became my home and you all my family within the first day. This house is nothing but full of love and everything that comes with it will change you for the better.…
Nepal is honestly the most beautiful and captivating country I have ever been to. I cannot begin to describe the warmth and friendliness of the Nepalese people and your amazing culture. Bicky, you have a huge heart and your passion for what you do is inspiring to say the least. Thank you for your hospitality…
I could write several pages about all the great experiences I’ve had here in Nepal during the last two months. What an amazing country! The first five weeks in Torikhet were a great experience with all the nice children at the library and Amaa’s daal bhat. One thing I learnt was that children – and…
It’s really strange to be sitting back in Canada and writing this, because it feels like yesterday that I was browsing these blog posts and trying to picture what exactly Nepal might feel like for myself. However, it does make me happy that someday someone else might read this and that it may…
Having read many of the previous fare well letters I can only agree with the sentiments stated. However after my 3 weeks visit to Nepal, I am far too chilled on to compete with so many heartfelt super superlatives! Biki’s halo shines brightly enough (luckily not his ego) that he is the lighthouse himself. A…
Upon my arrival in Kathmandu, I was told, ‘don’t worry about a thing, we are family now’… At the time I didn’t realise how true this would turn out to be, but after spending two and a half months with VCD, as I stand in the airport security line with tears soaking my cheeks, it feels more…
At least ten arms reach towards me, pressing the wet tika onto my forehead while murmuring soft words of blessings and good will. My folded hands attempt to catch the red rice and curd mixture as it drips from their hands onto my lap and the carpeted floor we sit on. There must be as…
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