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Trusted non-profit organizations working in Nepal + beyond
We trust and have deep connections with each of these organizations. All are committed to bringing immediate relief [with an eye to long-term rebuilding] to the people of Nepal in the days since the 2015
Inspirational courage – Jhola film
I just watched Jhola, a Nepalese film at the Denver Women + Film Festival. It was breathtaking! The acting was impassioned and inspired, the story was beautifully told, and the audience was abuzz with conversation after
Berni’s Journey Film
So proud of and inspired by my dear friend, Berni Slowey & her film, Berni's Journey - showing this Sunday, March 22, at noon in Denver. [Deets below.] I'm going - join me! :} Showing: Sunday,
Home – basking in the sunrise and new day ahead
First sunrise walk since we returned home from Nepal - headed to the water's edge at the lake in City Park. Standing there, feeling the sun's first light on me, I was deeply grateful for
Crazy gratitude for our team as our journey ends
There is no way around it – this is an unbelievable gift and privilege to be working and adventuring with these three sisats…Wow. Vaun Swanson has been passionately engaged in this community collaboration in Nepal
Biz folks of Pokhara
Loved crossing paths with each of these folks, while exploring, shopping, and adventuring in Pokhara. 3 generations – a student, shopkeeper, and tailor. Halil, father of one-year-old Sofa (pictured below - proudly sharing Sofa's beauty
Nepal – goodbye, for now
This morning, back in Kathmandu for a few hours before heading home, we picked up our baggage under the watchful eyes of monkeys hanging out on bamboo scaffolding and then headed over to a nearby
Phewa Lake [Pokhara]
Beauty. Such beauty. Am in love with Phewa Lake of Pokhara… with the foothills of the Himalayas gently rising up from its banks, fisherman hard at work, children splashing in the water, buffalo bathing, music floating
Sunrise in Pokhara
One of the most beautiful moments in our lives! No words except wow.
Tibetan Refugee Camp – Pokhara
Since 1962, this camp has been a temporary home for Tibetan refugees. We had the honor and joy of meeting a handful of artisan sistas and were inspired and moved by their banter and laughter
We are in Pokhara!
We just landed in Pokhara, nestled along Phewa Lake in the foothills of the spectacular Himalayas. This fellow, Yubraj, picked us up and has been a charming and kind driver. We love it already. What a
Lunch at Udaya’s family farm
This afternoon, we were honored to visit and have a delicious lunch the family farm of Udaya, one of our Nepalese friends today. Walking down the path to get to his home and sitting on their