Hey everyone,
We're just wrapping up a very entertaining, tiring, educational twelve hours. The day started peacefully, with clouds of mist obscuring the mountains behind the dew-frosted windows. Breakfast was, of course, lovely, and provided some good energy for the long trek down the path to the school.
Upon arrival at the schoolhouse, we found an adorable welcome ceremony waiting; roughly sixty children were lined up according to age and grade. They said hello and welcome in chorus, then proceeded to sing their national anthem with much vim and vigor. The teachers passed out small bouquets and marked our foreheads with reddish dyes, thanking us for coming to teach the students. All in all, quite a humbling experience.
The lessons, for the most part, went better than was expected for the first day. Introductions were made, games were played, and students of all grades and nationalities had a great time. After the classes were over, the walk back up to the farmhouse began, and what a walk it was. Going up, needless to say, is far more difficult than going down, so everyone was panting after the 45 minute journey back.
More singing and dancing ensued both before and after dinner, which was more delicious Nepali food. Having learned from the successes and trials of the day, we refined the lesson plans and objectives, with much help from our incredibly patient teachers/chaperones (thanks again you guys!).
Namaste
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