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Arrived in Nepal
I woke up to the upbeat vocal melodies of Billy Joel’s classic song, “Uptown girl.” The tune put me in a good mood to start the day. Well, to start the next part of our 30 hours of travel time to get to Nepal. I slept briefly, as the sun’s journey east combined with our […]
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First Aid Preparation
Last week Adam and I took a wilderness first-aid class to learn about backcountry medicine and further prepare for what we might face in Nepal. It was a great experience to understand what to do in different medical emergencies as well as how to remain calm in stressful situations. The course consisted of 16 hours […]
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Preparing for Our Trip
Time is getting shorter by the day. Last week we bought our plane tickets, a $4,000 investment to which we are committed. So it’s final: we are going to Nepal. This week has involved a lot of preparation. Our friend Tony helped us to re-purpose our blog so that it includes posts from both the […]
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Introduction to Our Trip to Nepal
Hi! Welcome to our blog! My friend Dawson and I (Adam) will be volunteering for five weeks in Nepal this summer. Our departure is fast approaching; we leave on June 26 and return August 3. Dawson and I share a passion for travel, adventure, and community service. With this trip, we are combining those interests. […]
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