So this is my first post and it's the night before I fly to Delhi! For the last few days I have switched from being to excited to sit still to a quivering bag of nerves unable to answer a simple question from my mum. The last week has flown by, I feel like I've had no time to prepare, although most of the volunteers could probably tell you we have had more than enough time to prepare and more check lifts then I care to remember.
This post was a little later than expected because I invited all my friends round for pizza and wine. It was awesome being able to see everyone before I left and my friends (and possibly the wine) definitely helped to take my mind of the frantic last minute packing that I was meant to have finished two days ago.
Any way, here we are and I'm raring to go! I'm packed, I've got 4 GB of memory on my camera and over 2 weeks worth on non-electrical entertainment (probably my hardest packing challenge). I can almost certainly guarantee that I've packed all the wrong things, but what is done is done and we won't be opening that ominous looking bag again until we touch down in Kathmandu.
As part of the programme we have been asked to give an in country presentation on current issues affecting Nepal. I choose climate and environment, a subject I feel very passionately about. I made a poster with the aid of some seriously messy finger painting and magazine cutting and sticking collages, another subject I feel particularity passionate about :D
The poster for my presentation
Once I get my Nepali sim card I'll post my phone number in case anyone fancies sending me a motivational text. I will miss you all loads so until next time, goodbye and wish me luck, I'm off to do the washing up.
Mariam
xxx
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