Namaste!

First morning in Kathmandu after arriving yesterday at the platform! We started our day in the warm morning sun of Nepal on the roof of the platform, getting introduced to our next month in Kathmandu. Even though the sun is shining and it’s very hot the weather is quite misty so we are only able to see the Himalayan Mountains as silhouettes against the sky – I think we are all looking forward to the weather getting clearer as it seems like the view of the mountains from the platform will be both spectacular and amazing! Through the next hours we were discussing our fears and hopes, our way to the platform, challenging each other in a quiz and al lot more with our kind facilitator Vibe. This was only interrupted by refreshing energizers, ping-pong breaks and a delicious lunch. I really enjoy the Nepalese kitchen. Even though there is not much meat, the rice, beans and lentil soup spiced with chili makes a solid meal and you have nice feeling in the stomach many hours afterwards.

In the afternoon we all went to Thamel for booking a trip to The Last Resort where we will go this weekend. Here the bravest of us will bungee jump and those less brave (including me) will experience river rafting, canyoning, mountain biking and other sports making your adrenalin circulate through your veins.

Thamel is the tourist-part of Kathmandu, filled with souvenir shops and salesmen eager to sell you something. Unfortunately there are also a lot of beggars and I get such an awkward and guilty feeling when I say no to a child asking for money.

Now we are all back to the platform, relaxing and playing games, all tired after a day in chaotic but charming Kathmandu, but also very excited about our next four weeks on the platform.