This is the way the kids and parents say thank you by offering Khata blessings. Lots of Khatas are shared followed by a very sweet “namaste” from each child.

Four years ago I had the honor of giving this little angel her scholarship bag and her pink ENH winter coat on a very cold New Year’s Day! Watching her grow up and be in school is such a privilege and blessing! 

Waiting for the early morning traffic to clear before heading up the mountain. Important to stay clear of the Zupkuips!

Excellent meals from this beautiful new kitchen. My first time to try water buffalo in sherpa stew and traditional Nepali dal Bhat! Also Sherpa salt tea grown right down the hill! 

Headed into the Sulombuku Region. The life is very hard but the land and mountains are absolute paradise. 

Lukla lower secondary school & mahendra joyti! Our kids are growing up so beautiful and strong! 

Never ever gets old, always a thrill! Today storms in the pass and racing the radar to land!

Heading out for Everest region early tomorrow! Whirlwind trek to all our schools up past Namche and down. I can’t wait to be back and see our girls again! 

Today was an honor to attend meetings with prestigious change organizations. We are learning so much and finding amazing resources to share with our girls. Thank you Jaya for sharing the amazing work that UNICEF has prepared for adloescents in Nepal. Babi & I had a wonderful day of learning. We came out of meetings into a storm while riding home on the motorcycle so we took shelter and a VIP of hot tea at Rising Rays Schoole with the sweet Bhattarai family! Love them! Great day!

I taught the girls to make paper beads and they constructed this gorgeous necklace for me for Mother’s Day.! I will treasure this necklace with each bead wrapped carefully with love and laughter. Thank you! ❤️