| 1. | massiv | |
Bigger than a crew, this is the collective noun for a large gang, which usually has a large amount of 'turf' to cover. | ||
This is my last day in Kathmandu for a month or so then. I don't have much to add, I've been completely flaunting my -I'm allowed to eat non vegan food in a foreign country because of language barriers etc- by eating insane amounts of chocolate and cakes. I think it's why I feel a little bit sick all the time... No more cakes Mary!
I visited the children's home yesterday - I have been told off twice by the lady that started the place for calling it an orphanage - she said she would be very upset if I said that again... But I've got such a bad memory!!! It was a wonderful place - to be honest I was expecting a lot worse - especially when she said I couldn't live there cos it wasn't finished and the food wouldn't be satisfactory. So I had a look, the food I get the impression will be very basic - I had lunch of channa curry and rice pops...? It was nice though. The accommodation is basic, but it's probably better than where I was living in the village in terms of facilities - it has proper toilets and showers!!!
I love the idea of helping out with chores, teaching extra English and playing games and drawing all day. I've bought some paper and pencils to donate, as well as some sweets cos they went crazy for sweets yesterday. I think it will be a little bit like the time I volunteered in Scotland for Edinburgh Cyrenians (http://www.cyrenians.org.uk/) A lot of work and a little emotionally draining, but a great experience too - I'd recommend cyrenians to anyone who has any sort of social conscience and an ambition to help the homeless.
I expect I'll be in touch in a month or so - just before I go off travelling for fun! Then Kolcatta. It's all so exciting!
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