gretchens4Jul 14, 20191 minGoodbye to PokharaThursday night was filled with more ceremonial goodbyes at Annapurna Activities. First, we were treated to a dance lesson by Babek, who...
gretchens4Jul 14, 20191 minProject Completed!Thursday was our last day making improvements to the school in Pokhara. In all, we cleaned, repaired walls with “pudding” (spackle), and...
lorettastantonJul 10, 20192 minPame and SasaneMonday morning we made posters for the classrooms we have been working on and we visited the village of Pame where the 2017 group did...
gretchens4Jul 9, 20191 minWeekend Sightseeing - SundayWe enjoyed another leisurely morning before heading off to the International Mountain Museum. When we arrived, I was quite surprised at...
gretchens4Jul 9, 20192 minWeekend Sightseeing - SaturdaySaturday brought a change of pace as we took a weekend break from our volunteer project. We began our sightseeing adventures with a trip...
lorettastantonJul 6, 20191 minFriday night fun in Pokhara I overheard some of the kids saying that their water bottles smelled funny. So I did a mass washing. 18 in all. Before After
lorettastantonJul 6, 20191 minEnd of first week of project We have finished the first four days of project. Loads of cleaning, sanding, spackling (they call spackle pudding here) more sanding and...
gretchens4Jul 3, 20192 minWork Time!We arrived back from our trek early enough on Monday to have a quick rest and shower before heading out for a bite to eat for lunch and...
lorettastantonJul 3, 20191 minTrek Days 3 and 4Day 3 started rainy but it didn't last long. We trekked from Tolka to Pothana. In Pothana we had lunch. Along the way we meet many...
gretchens4Jul 2, 20190 minA note from Zoe (or Schmoe as she is affectionately referred to now)....Saturday, 6/29
lorettastantonJul 1, 20191 minRice NoodlesI was fortunate enough to see 3 generations of females making rice noodles. They graciously allowed me to photograph them. Turning the...
lorettastantonJul 1, 20191 minTrek day 2We woke early to get our bags ready for the porters and have breakfast. There are 5 porters and 4 guides on our trek. We don't see the...
lorettastantonJul 1, 20191 minBack From the Trek! And day 1We are back in Pokhara after successfully completely and enjoying our four day trek! This was the second time I did this trek so didn't...
gretchens4Jun 27, 20191 minReminder! Trek starts tomorrow! It was clear from our lead guide, Ishwar, that we will be in great hands for our trek. Looking forward to challenging ourselves and...
gretchens4Jun 27, 20191 minNew Friends!Last night we met up with another group of teens who are traveling with GVI from Dubai. We spent a few hours eating together, talking,...
lorettastantonJun 27, 20191 minPhotos EssayHere are some photos I took of the group when we went to the island temple and later at sunset. Hayden, Kareese and Marlie Sunset over...
gretchens4Jun 26, 20191 minEverything is dheri ramro! Last night’s dinner by candlelight and thunderstorm at Annapurna Activities was filled with wonderful food, laughter, and hospitality on...