Hello Everyone,
I’ve spent two months in Nepal and my time here is almost up. I didn’t imagine I’d find leaving so hard. I’ve never imagined Nepal would get to me so deeply.
It’s been almost a perfect volunteer travel for me. It started when I choose to inquire with Global Crossroad. They immediately called me in London from US and explained the whole thing to me over the phone. From then on, I had no doubt who I was choosing to volunteer with.
In Nepal, a Global Crossroad representative was waiting for me at the airport. We chatted all the way up to the hostel. In there, the country representative explained about the program very nicely. Initially in the hostel, I missed the food from back home. But I was with a group of other volunteers from US and being able to participate on a cultural immersion program together was an incredible experience. I enjoy the village stay where I learn to cook Nepalese food and trekked around to nearby villages. I encountered incredible sceneries and the warm sun seemed to never leave us, that was specially nice.
I taught English for 6 weeks in a government school and stayed in a teacher’s house. What warm and friendly people. My stay with the host family is probably the most memorable part of the tour. With them, I went on a picnic, toured different villages and enjoy great Nepalese meals (I almost forgot about those lovely hot meals I enjoyed in London). The students in the school were ever eager, always wanting to talk to me in English. I didn’t realize English was such an absolute necessity in Nepal. I was glad I was able to train the teachers also.
The Global Crossroad staff visited me once every week, for about 10 minutes, and inquired about my well being. That was enough for me. Once, when they couldn’t make it, they called. So they cared and I was comfortable in knowing I was in good hands. In the hostel, I met two volunteers from US and they were very satisfied with their programs also. I’ll ask them to validate my article.
So in all, it’s been one of the best trips of my life. I recommend Global Crossroad to all and next time I travel elsewhere I know I’ll knock on Global Crossroad’s door first.
Cheers
Program:
Volunteer Abroad
Location:
Nepal
Posted:
Mar 2, 2009
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