Indian Princesses!

After an incredible 2 weeks in Nepal; Rebecca, Tricia, and I were off to India while Camden headed back to the States. Having heard many mixed reviews of India we decided it would be best to book a private tour for our time. Our tour included a driver, guides in each city, hotel stays, and breakfast each morning. We visited Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra and had an absolutely amazing time! As always, I feel in love with the adorable little children walking around and have promised that I will one day return!

Paragliding in Pokhara

To say I was ready to get out of Chitwan, is an understatement! I honestly COULDN'T WAIT! I began dreaming of electricity, a hot shower, a meal without wondering if I was crunching down on a beetle, and internet. Thank you Pokhara, you not only answered my prayers but also got me back to normalcy and (literally) lifted my spirits for another 2 weeks of traveling!

Pokhara, Nepal can be best described as an outdoor adventurer's dream come true! It's not only breathtakingly beautiful, but it's lively, and offers just about any outdoor excursion you could imagine. From month long trekking adventures through the Himalayas and up to Everest, to paragliding, canoeing, biking, and airplane tours, the options are endless! We decided to embark on a paragliding adventure where we literally ran off a cliff and were lifted up in the sky by a parachute! Our 30min of flying was one of the most incredible things I have ever done!

Chitwan, and the famous Elephant Safari....

After being in the crazy city of Kathmandu for a few days we were ready (or so we thought) for the outdoor adventures of Chitwan and the Elephant Safari Resort. Chitwan is known for it's natural beauty, as well as being one of the BEST places in Nepal to see Rhinos.

When we arrived in Chitwan, it was POURING down rain. The owner of the all inclusive, $10/day, Elephant Safari Resort (where we stayed in Chitwan) met us at the bus station to drive us to our new home. When you're only paying $10/day for lodging, all your meals, an elephant ride, a cultural show, a jungle walk, a canoe ride, AND a village tour, you're expectations shouldn't be too high. Little did I know "not to high" actually translates to: electricity that turns on for 5min at a time, a trickling shower, and BEETLES in your meals..... Ok, so I could get past the beetles, the lack of electricity and water pressure, but when I start finding spiders and other bugs crawling on the walls of my room and on the bed I tend to freak out...

Now, the crazy thing about this experience is that in all honesty, if I were given the chance to do it all again - I MOST CERTAINLY WOULD!!! These are the memories that will last a lifetime, and to be spending them with friends like mine, it really was an amazing 3 days!

Namaste Nepal!!!

After an unforgettable first year teaching, it was time for some celebratory traveling with a few of the most amazing friends I could ever ask for. We packed our bags and were quickly on our way to Nepal where were warmly welcomed by the Nepalese. Our journey began in Kathmandu, a vibrant city with busy streets, and noise that could drive a person mad. In Kathmandu, we visited both Hindu temples and Buddhist stupas. We ate a variety of delicious curries, and dahls, naan. And had an absolutely fabulous time!