I've mentioned before that there are many differences but also many similarities between the US and Nepal but the one main difference to me are the roads. In the US there are so many traffic laws, stop lights everywhere and seat belts are required. Here in Nepal, it's a free for all! No traffic laws (or very few) and no lanes. You just drive and people are respectful of each other. There are people walking all over the road and motorcycles zipping in and out of traffic. While I'm glad I'm not driving and that we have a very excellent driver, it's cool to see how things that are different from what I'm used to can work and effectively.
A lot of things that I thought would be hard to get used to because they aren't done "the right way" are actually some of my favorite things. Aside from the driving, which I love, the cold showers after being hot and sweaty all day feel nice. I'm sure there are times that hot water would be more appropriate, but for the time I'm here I quite enjoy it. I haven't had the chance to eat without silverware yet but today when I walked down to the orphanage the kids were eating with their hands. Messy but efficient.
I am really loving my time here in Nepal and wish that I could spend more time in a specific organization- hopefully I'll be able to come back soon and do that!
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