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The smiles on the kids faces as we danced will never leave my brain, the kids were all amazing to talk to. -Charlotte (Kanxi) Learning the dances with the girls and just all the happy energy I felt while dancing (the peanut butter was wicked good) – Erin (Ritu) Every time I’d pass Chhyamba on…
After two whole weeks of learning, growing, and helping, it’s time to wave goodbye to Nepal. We have learned so much here, from the tenants of ethical leadership, to how to do traditional Nepali dances. While here, I have formed many strong friendships with other ethical leaders which I believe will endure long past the…
The following poem is a collection of small writing pieces created along our 3 day trek through the Himalayas. The orange clay like earth beneath my feet feels nice. It’s as if the soil moves according to you, its confidence determined by the rain. My skin is cool and damp, easily noticed as it sticks…
1. Even the tallest mountain in the world looks small from afar. This statement offers a lesson in perspective, a careful element to be considered when regarding the beliefs and practices of yourself and others, as well as re-evaluating the likes of both (particularly the former). 2. Attitude is everything. Although external factors can certainly influence your…
Today was our second day trekking in Nepal. It was the hardest day because of all the uphills but also the most rewarding. As all of us pushed ourselves on and on as the trail winded through the trees, you could still hear the heavy breathing amongst us. The Everest view point was the only thing…
Today was our last day at Arhaus Children’s Home. When we came downstairs to leave all the kids were waiting to say goodbye and give us hugs. It was a bitter sweet goodbye, I was excited to start our trek & begin a new journey but I didn’t want to leave my new friends. In…
This was our last day at the Arhaus Children’s Home. I suppose all things must come to an end. We’re all sad to have to go, but excited to see where the rest of this trip takes us. I think that we all have a lot of reflecting to do about our time here. I…
Namaste from Salleri at the Arhaus Children’s Home! As our group stood upon a viewpoint of Everest after a peaceful uphill hike yesterday morning, we practiced mindfulness, a concept that much of our journey has been focused around. In front of the snow-capped peaks, we did yoga and captured photos before the fog rolled in….
Monsoon season cries Through a curtain gauze of fog Wire breath displays Curdles window sills, feathering Caress cracking fingers Cooling impressions Moon song crying and leather Strokes for deeper love
Today was a continued day of work, but we finally began to see the fruits of our labor. After two days of hauling sand up to fix the roof, we’ve seen the pile gradually shrink until finally, there was only one pile left. One Small Pile And it was done, we had carried out a…
Yesterday after lunch, everyone went inside instead of continuing to work because it began to rain. Our friends Sonam (co-founder of Arhaus Children’s Home), Tirsana, and Sukurani all took time out of their days to teach us a little bit of Nepalese. We learned basic phrases such as “thank you”, “my name is _____”, and…
During today’s work hauling bags of sand to the roof, the team experienced the slow grind of commitment. At the end of the day we discussed the feelings we experienced during our work. We described a mutual feeling of something pushing us to continue despite urges to quit. Reflecting on the day helped me realize…
Dancing with the ladies of the house, the sound of rain and laughter mixing together, I felt a sense of joy and belonging that I hadn’t felt anywhere else. I wasn’t feeling great during our day in the monkey temple and going around the city, but my spirits and health really lifted during dinner,…
The idea that comes to mind when i think of today is, it’s not about the destination, it is about the journey. The drive to the Arhaus Children’s Home from Kathmandu was very long but the views the whole drive were amazing! There were so many bridges from one side of the river to the…
Kathmandu, Nepal Today was our group’s first day in Nepal. We were all pretty jet lagged, but we did visit Boudhanath Stupa. We also went over some norms for our group. First impression of Nepal is that it’s really rich with culture—a culture that’s a lot different than what we’re used to. The main religions…
The crew is working their way through customs to an awaiting Sonam. What a treat! Time for breakfast!
The Nepal 2022 crew (minus one who will be arriving tomorrow) has made it to New York and begun their course orientation. They will be spending tomorrow getting to know each other before flying out Tuesday evening for Nepal.
The travel journal will be the place for students to share their experiences while traveling. Once the students are on-site, they are asked to post reflections, observations, pictures, stories, poems, and more. Our whole community appreciates the opportunity to be part of the group’s adventure, and as the course comes to an end, each group…