Me again.. I managed to get back in the good books with my tour pals and did help with the painting of the Mural of Hope. So I might not get nudged off the mountain by disgruntled painters. The day at the Destitute Children's home was fantastic. There are 20 children living there and 6 of them painted the paintings on the wall. It was very hot but it certainly didn't stop everyone joining in. Those children not engaged in the painting spent the day reading and learning new card games. I really need to brush up on the rules for Fish as I have a feeling I have started a new trend in Nepal with incorrect rules.. oops.. There are some pictures of the mural and the activities - hope you enjoy them. Well it might be the only proof we have that we did it because not an hour after we completed the mural and bid farewell to our Rotoract friends and the Children an almighty rain storm came through. I'm not sure I really want to know what happened to the wall - prefer to believe it survived and will remain a monument to our perseverance! We are having our last dinner before the trek and everyone is a bit nervous but very excited. Cant wait to see the mountains close up... So we will be off the air for 4 days - no WiFi on the mountain... seriously! I mean talk about having to slum it. Someone would make a fortune if they opened a Bar with Wi Fi and Chardy about half way up... note to self (see about opening an Irish Bar on the himalyas) And speaking of Irish Bars - will be visiting Paddy Foley's bar in Katmandu on our last night (more of that later)..... So wish us luck and say one for me ( I think I'll need help from the almighty to get through this - and if Bishnu and Buddha want to kick in I'm not opposed to additional help.... See you in 4 days.. Sue
