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Today I would like to tell you about the new friend I met, Anita, when I was on my way to Sgt. Khadka's home in the village of Panauti.
On the way, I stopped at several places, but one of the most special to me was the temple Namobuddha, and this carving showing Buddha offering his body to a hungry tiger mother. This is a special place to anyone who wants to visit.
The temple is located on top of a mountain, a
45 minute hike from the trailhead. There's several shops to visit, a gift shop, restaurants and a Rakshi shop where the women make a homemade drink for sale. This picture is a typical outdoor Rakshi shop. #001,003 and 005
When I finished my cup of tea, I noticed a little girl standing outside the restaurant, looking at me like she knew me. I felt like I knew her, too.
She approached me, took my hand and asked me if I needed a guide to show me the way to the top of the mountain. She was friendly and had the biggest smile that showed her loving nature. "I can help you," she said softly.
I asked her name and she said, "Anita Tamang." She explained that she shows visitors the way to the mountain top on weekends, when she is out of school, in order to "make a little bit for school expenses."
Anita is 11 years old and studying three grade. Her father is a cook at the resort and her mother takes care of the farm and the kids. She said that she had very happy, loving parents. #007
After we visited the temple, on the walk back to the trailhead, Anita kept holding my hand, as if to protect me from falling. It was difficult to tell her goodbye when we reached the end of the trail and were back at the base.
Before we parted company,I asked her what she would like to be when she grows up. She answered, with her face glowing in anticipation, "A doctor." Maybe I found another medical student, like Sgt.Khadka's son, Ram.
I will never forget my little friend, Anita, and will visit her whenever I return to Nepal.
Yangdu and Sanu
On the way, I stopped at several places, but one of the most special to me was the temple Namobuddha, and this carving showing Buddha offering his body to a hungry tiger mother. This is a special place to anyone who wants to visit.
The temple is located on top of a mountain, a
45 minute hike from the trailhead. There's several shops to visit, a gift shop, restaurants and a Rakshi shop where the women make a homemade drink for sale. This picture is a typical outdoor Rakshi shop. #001,003 and 005
When I finished my cup of tea, I noticed a little girl standing outside the restaurant, looking at me like she knew me. I felt like I knew her, too.
She approached me, took my hand and asked me if I needed a guide to show me the way to the top of the mountain. She was friendly and had the biggest smile that showed her loving nature. "I can help you," she said softly.
I asked her name and she said, "Anita Tamang." She explained that she shows visitors the way to the mountain top on weekends, when she is out of school, in order to "make a little bit for school expenses."
Anita is 11 years old and studying three grade. Her father is a cook at the resort and her mother takes care of the farm and the kids. She said that she had very happy, loving parents. #007
After we visited the temple, on the walk back to the trailhead, Anita kept holding my hand, as if to protect me from falling. It was difficult to tell her goodbye when we reached the end of the trail and were back at the base.
Before we parted company,I asked her what she would like to be when she grows up. She answered, with her face glowing in anticipation, "A doctor." Maybe I found another medical student, like Sgt.Khadka's son, Ram.
I will never forget my little friend, Anita, and will visit her whenever I return to Nepal.
Yangdu and Sanu
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