MY REASON FOR THE TRIP

I have been thinking of something good to do for people in need, for somebody who is less fortunate than us Western creatures who live in total luxury. After reading an article about The Highlander Orphanage in Kathmandu, I picked that to be my project. I am going to raise money for the kids in an orphanage in Nepal. Now the challenge comes. HOW? ? First I am going to give them some of my time. I have decided to volunteer at the orphanage for 2 months to make it more real for me, to go out of my own comfort zone to see what life is really like there and not as a tourist. By doing that I hope others will contribute in different ways. My goal is to raise as much as possible to make a better life for kids who would live in total poverty if not for the help from others.


Friday, March 19, 2010

Love to hear from you as well !!!!!

Hey to all!!!
Thanks to all who are posting comments to me!! it is great for me to hear from you as well, so please write me as much as possible and do put your names, since it doesn't always show who it is from.
 I feel like I am in a different world, no, more like on a different planet,  away from everybody and everything I know.... a strange feeling but I am enjoying everything despite what things are like here and have no problem living like this so far, I am already getting used to everything,  very surreal though, today after I followed the kids to school, I had to cross a big road which is not that easy without any traffic lights, so in the middle of the busy intersection was a cow walking around, and nobody was bothered about it, I figure that must be normal to the rest of them.
The way things are here keeps you a little more humble and appreciative of life as we live it in other parts of the world. This morning we got drinking water at 3:00am so Karna had to get up to start a pump to fill up 2 big containers we have for that and if there is extra, then all the kids will wash their hair and clothes in that as well because our washing water is not really that clean, so all got up at 5:00 to enjoy the water for an hour before it is shot off again, that is all going on outside in the yard and the kids are all happy to be able to do that no mater what time a day, today we had power at that time so he didn't have to wake us all up at 3:00am to the sound of the generator. I sleep surprisingly well considering all the constant barking of all the street dogs, they are starting to annoy me though, in the day they will all be sleeping along the streets, on top of garbage heaps or elsewhere, I am sure to save energy for the nights barking, I feel like waking them all up:-) Walking to Kaji's house in the dark was not that great, with no electricity everything is black and we always have to walk on narrow streets, so with cars and motorcycles and pedestrians it was not the most comfortable thing to do, even though I had my little flashlight, thanks Deb!  Dinner was good, we sat on the floor to eat. On the way back his brother drove me home on his motorcycle, no helmet, which I will tell you is a very interesting law, I suppose it makes sense to them, you can ride as many people as you want on a bike, any age too, in the morning when I walk people drive their kids to school and sometimes have even babies on the bike too, now the interesting part, you are only allowed one helmet per bike, the reason I was given was if they get in an accident, they will take off their helmets and start a fight so 4 or more helmets are too much, I know that sounds  far out, but they must have stats that helmet bashing is more dangerous than the accident it self:-) , if you were here you would probably believe it too, anything is possible. Well I am off to my Garden of Eden for some sanity and peace. I miss everybody a lot so please write me!!! Inger

12 comments:

  1. Hey Inger
    Weather is awsome here at home right now - totally unusual for the time of year. The snow "mountain"on Miner Crt is gone as it is here on Stiver, tulips are coming up and there is just "that feeling" in the air - however we are going back to more normal temps next week :-( It is the last day of March break - kids have had a good time, with a combination of camp down at Club Markham, Zoo trip, BBsitter course (Kirsten), birthday party, shopping, lunches and dinners outside the house...tonight I have bookclub so this will be my night out by myself this week! We enjoy reading your blog - sounds like amazing all the stuff you experience! All is good on Miner, talked to Dennis and Wendy who were there on Monday when I dropped by to check on the house- Dennis is growing his hair - looks very cool! I hardly recognised him! This is it for now - all is well here - we miss you and we look forward to your return in now 2.5 months......

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  2. Dear Inger, thank you for letting us all enjoy your travels so far. We are enjoying March break with skating camp and lots of shopping. I am really looking forward to going back to a normal week soon. Tonight, as Helene is enjoying her nigh out, I am babysitting the Olsen kids, as Jens and Per will make Unionville Main Street a little less safe ;-)
    Take good care and can't wait to follow you life in Nepal.
    Hugs from Lea

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  3. Dear Inger,

    It is for sure a big contrast to your life in Unionville. I went to see a movie with my daughter on Thursday The ghost writer by Roman Polansky. Played tennis this morning with Deb, Barbara and Joan. We all miss you, so take care and see you soon.

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  4. Hej Inger, det er så spændende at læse om din hverdag i det fremmede. Sikken en omvæltning det må være.
    Apropos børnehjem så arbejder vi nogle dage om måneden på LEGO, hvor vi pakker for Charity,så jeg ved ikke om det har interesse på børnehjemmet hvor du arbejder. Vi kan forhøre om det er muligt at sende et par kasser ned til jer. Vi skal arbejde der på torsdag så jeg vil orientere dig senere på ugen.
    Ellers er foråret ved at komme til Danmark, hvilket er dejligt efter sådan en lang vinter, tidsmæssigt var det dejligt med 5 uger i Florida.
    Vi har lige babysittet Gustav 3 år i 1 uge, så det har vi nydt.
    Vi vil gerne ønske dig HJERTELIG TILLYKKE med fødselsdagen på tirsdag, håber det bliver fejret en lille smule.
    Mange knus fra Povl Arne og Jytte

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  5. Hi Inger!
    It's Elyse:)
    Wow, it sounds so crazy out there, as you said it is a completely different planet. I think that it is so cool that you are experiencing this and helping out. It's such an amazing experience, I love reading your blog, you're such a cool mom Haha. I think one day you should wake up the dogs in the street and see how they feel:) Haha I'm so glad loving your time over there, it's so worth it even though it is a huge adjustment but your attitude about it is so wonderful, it's inspiring:) The weather's been nice here, except it got a bit chilly all of a sudden, we even had a few snowflakes. I think it'll be back and forth like that until April, but it's going to be a beautiful summer!
    Keep writing, it's so good to hear. All the best in the next of couple of weeks:)
    Elyse!

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  6. HAPPY BIRTHDAY on Tuesday, Inger! Light some incense, cound your blessings, experience awe and be YOU! Here is a birthday cupcake for you to blow out!

    ~-{{{{

    Love Vivian

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  7. Happy birthday to you.
    Happy birthday to you.
    Happy birthday dear Inger,
    happy birthday to you!

    Lots of hugs from Lea

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  8. HI Inger - I had a few minutes on my way to tennis - (our last practice and game this week at Blackmore) so thought I'd check your blog - Oh my - I have not read anything since you left - I have a lot to catch up on!!
    Nets are up at UTC!! - I hit with Gisela on Friday evening - it was so warm.. I know - it's not really the official date yet, but Zac and a few volunteers got the nets out on Friday morning.. hard to believe.... take care - see you soon, Sandra

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  9. Hi Inger it's Dianne wishing you a Very Happy Birthday on Tuesday - when you get back we will go out and celebrate! Some of what you are describing reminds me so much of Kingston, Jamaica. I was speaking to my friend last night in Kingston and he said that they only turn on the water twice a week now because there is quite a drought - I am so glad I live in Canada :) When you come back you will see things in such a different light what an experience you are having. I am enjoying reading your blog. Hurry up and figure out the picture thing :) - I am dying to see some pictures. Take care.....

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  10. Inger !! As mentioned previously , IM SOOOO proud of you . You are a living example of what the best of us hope to reach one day. When my sons are your sons ages and I have a bit more time and they can shoulder a bit more responsibility, I hope to do exactly what you are doing. Maybe by then you might be ready for a second "go around" :)

    Good goood gooooood luck to your future travels an very big congrats on your amazing life incredible adventure so far - words cannot describe how proud I am that someone I know has done something so brave... Looking forward to seeing you again sincerely Trish - a neighbour on Trumpour. Living in a house that is still standing thanks to your adorable hard working sons - who fixed it. Hooray :)

    PS today there are 6 trucks and a dumpster on my street ripping out my backyard. There is a 1/3 acre back there so its alot of work. I REALLY hope to host you and our common friends (ie Helena, Sandra , other tennis etc etc) asap as soon as you return an all is back to normal and perfect, ta from Trish !

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  11. Heyyyyy Inger! Wow...what an amazing start to your adventure. Okay...I would have been done after one lizard...lol!
    Thanks for humbling me, and reminding me how fortunate I am.
    Keep on trucking, Inger and belated birthday hugs to you!
    Look forward to reading your next blog!

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  12. yo dawg, missing you and having such fun reading about your adventures! you are awsome. when i grow up i want to be just like you. what are the kids like? are you bringing any home? trish

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