#weareone.

Nameste and blessings from beautiful Nepal. We did many, many amazing things today. First, we made the 188 step journey to the top of Swayambhu Temple (the Monkey Temple), which I should preface by saying 188 Nepalese steps (and yes it makes a difference... ). The view overlooking the city was indescribable and we learned very quickly how much monkeys adore shiny objects. We then hiked through Bungmati village, a traditional farming community on the outskirts of Kathmandu. This was incredible to witness the day to day life outside of the hustle and bustle of the inner city. We observed women making wool yarn, men farming and school children laughing traveling home on a their break during lunch. Breathtaking. After our break from lunch, our work began again at Chundevi School. We brought the children lunches from a local restaurant thanks to donations, and then the real fun began. We came to the school with 150 donated backpacks filled with school supplies, toys and candy, as well as other donated games including soccer (which, surprise, none of us are that great at). We worked together as a team to handout handmade cards (courtesy of two of our team members), and sat down with the principal and the other 9 teachers to determine future needs including clean water, uniforms, WiFi and health care. Even a couple patients from our previous medical camps stopped in. The experiences was overwhelming, heartwarming and overall life changing. We came into this journey as 14 strangers but left Chundevi school as a team, as one. We are so excited to begin this partnership with not only Nepal, but also with its people. Tomorrow we head on a long journey to Chitwan National Park to get out of the city and experience the beauty the countryside of Nepal has to offer. Can't wait! Blessings, Team Nepal