Nobody really enjoys packing and moving, but I must admit that I have mixed emotions about the process this time. I am happy on one side, as it means that I am getting closer to the point where I will come home to Canada and see all of my friends and family. I am also feeling a bit wistful about leaving Nepal. In many ways, Nepal has been hard on both Jenn and I. We have both had some pretty tough health problems to deal with, but I still feel a sadness in the idea of leaving.
The process of packing itself has been not too traumatic, and we have given ourselves enough time to sell a lot of the stuff that we have accumulated over the year. We still have a few things to go... I am still trying to sell my bicycle, my guitar, and a bunch of kitchen stuff.. plates, bowls, utensils, pots, etc.
We are also in the process of acquiring stuff as well, as we are wanting to purchase a bunch of stuff to take home with us. Through CECI, the iNGO that we volunteer through, Jenn and I are allowed to bring back 100Kg of cargo, plus whatever we are allowed to check-in on the plane. It seems like a lot right? Well, considering all of the stuff that we brought with us, and all of the stuff we have accumulated, the weight adds up quickly. So, it will be interesting to see how this all gets managed.
We will be heading to Thailand one more time on our way home. This time we will take some time to enjoy ourselves and decompress after our mandate in Nepal. Looking forward to it.
Lots of work needs to get done between now and the end of September. Only a few weeks to go... cross your fingers for us!
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