Photos: Anna, Theo, Katherine & Rory; Good wine .... Aaaahhh!!; My little car
I have never known time to go soooo quickly - can't wait to get to Nepal and for things to slow down.
Most things are coming together. Been busy trying to get the house rented - no luck as yet but I am keeping my fingers crossed. Well, it only takes one person and I hope they arrive before I go. Also got to get rid of my car - I love my little car and she has been very good to me so I am hoping for a nice new home for her but again time is running out.
Sorting out finances is ongoing and not helped by call centre staff that don't know what they are talking about. Also doesn't help when people don't read the information you have given them. I am sitting waiting for responses from people only to find out they have decided to write to me in Nepal! WHY?????
Sorting out finances is ongoing and not helped by call centre staff that don't know what they are talking about. Also doesn't help when people don't read the information you have given them. I am sitting waiting for responses from people only to find out they have decided to write to me in Nepal! WHY?????
Have been having a great time catching up with old friends though and enjoying the fine food and wine that I may miss when I am away (of course good friends could always send a case or 2!). A good old roast dinner is always top of the list and Anna and Theo rustled up a great one with all the trimmings and great wine - still digesting almost a week later! Also had a visit to Madame Tussaud's with some friends from my old work. Had dinner with George Clooney but have to say he was not exactly stimulating company.
Got an email or 2 this week from volunteers who are already settled in Nepal (working for VSO). It was great to have contact, have a few questions answered and know that they are planning for my arrival. Kathmandu is currently 28 degrees with 46% humidity. The list of things to take includes strange things like pan scourers (apparently you can't get good ones in Nepal!) and things I had already planned like an iPod for the long dark evenings.
Had contact from people off my courses that have already gone abroad, some are encouraging, some are worrying and some people are just plain spoiled. Mark sounds like he in settling in well in Indonesia - living with a host family at the moment and learning the language. Tom and Julie have just arrived at their concrete shack minus electricity and with the hope of water. Charlotte sends reports of her nice house, with gate boy and house maid!! Wonder what my accomodation will be like???????
Hi Debs, you'll be there before you know it and suddenly minor things like cars, wine (and cheese if Nepal is anything like Indonesia) will all be distant memories ! Make the most of the last 11 days of luxury !
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