I am sitting in the wifi area of a modest guesthouse in Kathmandu overwhelmed by the feeling of having come home. This is an unexpected surprise. I liked Kathmandu the last time I was here but did not … [Read more...]
my last evening in India
Oh, what a night! It started with a 60-minute walk-about with two elephants dressed to the nines and hundreds of devotees. It was like being in a pageant. Lakshmi is mature beyond her years. She wore … [Read more...]
Seeing more of Asia
Visiting Vietnam was quite an adventure. Forget about the leisurely bike ride suggested in the guide books -- you take your life in your hands just crossing the street! Even though they drive on the … [Read more...]
Dondi
Everyone knows how painful it is to experience the loss of a loved one, especially one we raised, nurtured and protected. Last month Phil and Francine Schacht faced a terrible loss. Dondi, the … [Read more...]
Another Update on Baby!
It's a heartwarming step in the right direction. Baby has been reunited with her mother. Those who were fortunate to witness the reunion said the two appear quite content to be back together again. … [Read more...]
Déjà vu
August 3 Sitting at my desk, surrounded by the clutter of too many papers, on too small a surface, I froze. Time stood still as a strange feeling rise from my toes and landed in my heart. For a … [Read more...]
Update on Baby
July 18 This report just in on Baby in Surin. Even though we were all hoping to see a visible improvement in her eating habits and weight gain, that is not the case. At least, according to Alex … [Read more...]
thank you
May 18, 2010 what a wonderful surprise to wake up to so many Happy Birthday greetings, thanks so much! … [Read more...]
Different but the same
May 11 I just cleared security at the Kolkata (Calcutta) Airport. It was similar to the checking-in process that we go through in the States with the exception that women form one line and men … [Read more...]
In the field
I am going to be in the field in Assam for many days without access to the internet. … [Read more...]
Leaving Sauraha
May 9, 2010 This morning I left Sauraha, Chitwan, heading for Kathmandu and my flight to India. After 22 days living as a member of the village of Sauraha I felt sad to be leaving. The Tiger … [Read more...]
The Bandh is Over…at least for one week!
May 7, 10pm There is a reason that you have not heard from me in a few days. There was a bandh (bond-da) in effect. Yahoo, it is over... at least for a week. A bandh is a serious event caused … [Read more...]
