C.U.2

I'm still ticking over in Kathmandu. On Monday afternoon I have to give the first of my English lessons at NMV, followed by more on Wednesday and Friday. I'm reasonably happy with my plans for these but it is just slightly daunting that my students are more or less all teachers (from NMV and two other schools) and high amongst their stated aims in attending is "to learn some new teaching methods". What do I know?
After her Annapurna trek, Jan has been back in Kathmandu these last few days, but she left today for South Africa. Thank you for your company and your teaching advice Jan , and best of luck on the next leg of your world tour!
Chuda came by the hotel today with his family (Purna and sons Abbal and Aviral). We discussed the computer etc. options for the school and will be at the shops again tomorrow looking at refining the shortlist. Very many thanks again to all those who have generously contributed. We have exceeded my initial expectations on this. I have to confess that it will always seem that there is more to be done, but I guess that is just the nature of these things.
The high altitude cricket expedition appears to have been a big success, after the early bureaucratic difficulties, and has received some front page coverage in the local newspapers. An excellent bit of (English) eccentricity, which has raised a lot of money for some good causes as well as achieving what will have to be a very long-lasting record!
My plans for moving on to Tibet are beginning to fall into place, despite a few obstacles. More on this next time I think.
Today's picture is of Abbal and Aviral with their new C.U.J. hats. I knew they would come in handy sometime!