It was 2016 when I was in Nepal and had the most amazing experience with Sanju, Maud and INSPIREnepal. We started off with a couple of stays in the Chitwan National Park before we went on a fantastic 4 days hiking tour. We did the Poonhill trek with Sanju and Razu. I started to become ill and Sanju was just great. He helped me to find medication, always looked out for me and carried my backpack. I felt absolutely safe! This trip was just incredible and words can’t describe this adventure. Back in Katmandu Sanju took mea on trips around the city with his scooter, showed me around some fantastic temples, we ate Nepali food and I still appreciate that thanks to him I was able to not just see, but feel Nepali culture.
We started a project for his home village Chovar. We renovated the community house and were able, with a lot of help and support from family and friends from home, to build a whole library for the children there. This feeling of being able to help and support with little effort was a life changing experience.
The days before I left I was invited to Maud and Sanjus home. We cooked Nepali dinner at home and went to the market. Still, when I feel I‘m missing abroad too much, I cook this dishes and feel back in Nepal. I‘m so greatful that they both let me in and made me feel welcome all the way. I experienced the „normal“ Nepali life which is truly amazing.