Things I will Miss About Nepal
As I prepare to leave Nepal at the end of this 3 year
contract, I tis a good opportunity to reflect on my three occasions living here
and the many things I will miss.
The friendly people and the open, stoic attitude of the
rural people, who retain their sense of humour even in the face of grinding
poverty. I admire the strong sense of family that keeps the extended family in
close contact with each other. Also the technical and linguistic ability of
most nepalis who can repair or copy anything and, at least in the cities,
usually speak at least two languages fluently. They value education so highly
and parents make big sacrifices to enable their children to have a good quality
education. I will miss my friends and colleagues here of course and I have
really enjoyed being part of a team. The stunning scenery especially in the
high hills here is breath-taking and I have bene privileged to see so much of
the country, well away from the tourist trails. My interest in birds, plants
and al wildlife has been rewards by some excellent sightings, recorded in my
birds and mammals of Nepal books. It will be hard to leave but I have built
capacity in my colleagues and they are now well able to carry on without me.
As I relocate to the UK in Spring 2019 I am looking forward
to hot baths, clean air and being able to wash my clothes in clean water! Also
the temperate seasons and especially the Devon primroses and the birdsong In
Spring.
