Hooray – the one room’s walls are completely stuccoed today. The floor was also finished – the room looks like the inside of a concrete tank now. I’m sure that paint will improve on that.
Today was partly aimed at getting involved with the students in their classrooms. We visited 3 english classes to promote the value of education in reaching their dreams. Apparently, Nepalis do not raise their hands to speak. In fact, we’re not sure that they speak at all. We elicited lots of giggling and staring at the floor when we asked them what their life’s dreams were. Got lots of doctors, nurses, and teachers, but also actual ideas as drivers, midwives, police, pilots, social workers, animal husbandry, and scientists. Nick visited a class to see if the students would open up more for him. They remained very shy. After these classes, we delivered books w/cd versions made by the project team, a cd player, and some other Namlo educational materials sent by Magda. All were warmly received, and as a bonus the cd player could pick up radio stations!
Another trip to the sewing ladies netted nice aprons for presents – real Nepali design.
