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10 April, Flight to Bhaktapur
John J. and Gabrielle
Today was a very big day for each of us. We woke up at around 6.30am,
got packed, ate breakfast, and left the hotel for the airport. Many of us were
amazed that a small town like Lumbini had an airport. Finally, at around 9.30am
we boarded a very small plane. We were all super excited about the flight; the
plane was so small that our group took up the entire plane, except for two
other passengers. During the flight we were able to see the entire Annapurna
mountain range. The view was so beautiful, magical, and wonderful. Once in
Kathmandu, we went to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which is one of the oldest
areas in the country. There are many ancient temples and buildings around. We
visited a famous paper factory where all the paper is handmade. We also visited
the Pottery Square, and had a chance to walk around the old, narrow streets
for souvenir shopping. We bought all types of goods, such as Tanka paintings,
scarves, and singing bowls.
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11 April, Service Day in Shivapuri
Rachel, Nancy, and Evelyn
We went to a local school today, the Adarsha Secondary
School, for a day of service work. Some of us painted
classroom walls and cleaned the classrooms, while some
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