Woke up early with a list of things to do. Started with the 5 mile walk into Thamel with 2 breaks. First break was to sit and drink tea and eat a banana with two older ladies and second was to attempt to play a bit of cricket with some little boys. Stopping along the way at little family businesses ( open room in side of building) to price floor pillows for pre-k or lumber for bookshelves, or paint. Met my friend Derek Newton who has returned to Nepal to work from England. Saw a whole side of Thamel I never knew existed. Great lunch and cup of tea together! Really nice to talk through some issues. Spent time searching the postal service for care package that has not arrived… We think it is located! Now back for work on proposals to government offices.