“There are no strange lands, just strangers.”
The past day has been extremely intense. I flew from Israel
to Istanbul, from Istanbul to Delhi, and Delhi to Kathmandu!
** Many people are confused if they need a transit visa in
India. I did NOT. I explained when I got my boarding pass that I would not be
leaving the airport in Delhi and showed them my email itinerary and that was
it. When I landed in Delhi there was a man who worked at the airport who took
all the people from my flight who were going to Kathmandu as well and we went
to an area where he wrote down our names, passport information, and baggage
ticket number. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR BAGGAGE SLIP! Once he did that I got my
boarding pass printed and went to my gate. Very easy! **
By the time I arrived in Nepal I was so dehydrated and
exhausted I was shaking when I got off the plane. I literally had to sit down
while filling out my customs forms! I was so tired I lost my jacket….BUT
everyone who worked there helped me and I found it! The minute I stepped out of
the baggage area it was amazing. The people here are so wonderful; friendly and
kind with eyes that smile. Everyone wanted to know where I am from, how long
will I be here, and what I will be doing.
When they heard I would be volunteering they were excited and happy. It
was amazing.
The cab ride from the airport to the hotel was hilarious!
There are no traffic lights and lanes are two way, motorcycles go both ways!
But the people there know their own culture and I arrived at my hostel completely
unharmed! Then I slept for the first time in a week and I was woken up by the
girls from my program arriving! Once they arrived we went out exploring all
afternoon! Although I have been to Cairo before this is a completely different
world. Although it is crowded and dirty, it has a friendly non-threatening
vibe. We walked around and finally ended up at a restaurant called OR2K. We
took off our shoes and ate an amazing meal! They had breakfast all day so we
got honey pancakes and chocolate banana as well. It was absolutely delicious! We
got lost on the way back to our hostel but we just wandered around and had fun.
I am so tired but so exhilarated! These next few days of
adventures and exploring ar going to be awesome!
Signed,
Psyched Stranger
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