Comments from the blog

As comments are not posting onto the blog, I have chosen a couple to upload:

From Christian:
Stunning photos already. and again smiling kids that warm your hearts. Amazing what I can sense from here, New Zealand, what you achieve just being there. Who had the great idea of the mural! leaves an unforgettable painting in everyones heart. I assume you are now on the trek returning with a bunch of more pics. Can't wait to see them. Have you a come across John Woods life work called a "book to read" which became famous as John was a previous top Microsoft executive who on a trip in Nepal realized his real life mission: Building libraries and schools in Nepal using his global network and the ones his friends had. Nepal before him had many schools with not one book!
Lena knows me a poet so here is one for you called
What is more beautiful?

I looked into those eyes
saw her smile
heard the giggle
the enjoyment of life
I couldn't help myself
smiling back
giggle myself
enjoying life

I have seen the gigantic mountains
evidence that God exists
I have heard the roaring thunder
and seen the big white clouds
covering the land

I have met him shortly
trusted him on the spot
fell in love with him without a condition
felt a life long bond
he is 8 and I'm 45
and I can't resist to connect

I have seen the eagles
their effortless flights
their beauty and pride
I have felt the wind and the nature
impressing me greatly
and I wondered do I ever return home

But there is no question in my mind
since I opened my eyes
The most beautiful is the
incredible smile

Written just for you
Christian

From Emandee (about us staying in traditional Nepalese accommodation with low ceilings!)
Some thoughts for the tall people who have to bend-
A man never stands as tall as when he kneels to help a child.
If you aren't in over your head you don't know how tall you are.
Tall people have a good view even when they stand at the back.
Best wishes to all
Emandee