Kevin Rohan Foundation
Although we were not able to work as much with Medic Mobile as we had planned, we have worked with several other organizations. Most recently, we volunteered at the Kevin Rohan Memorial Eco Foundation. We started working last Thursday and have been there since. The foundation is based around eco-friendly and cost-effective building techniques as well […]
Local temples
A few days ago Adam and I visited Durbar square, a local temple which was converted into a palace for the Kathmandu royal family. As we toured the palace and surrounding temples, I was shocked by how devastating the earthquake had been. We had seen many collapsed houses and modern buildings, but to also see […]
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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