The family

[By Richard - visitor Oct. 2008]

I had the pleasure of staying with the Parajuli's in October 2008 and had a truly wonderful time.
When volunteering one of the factors that always concern is where you'll stay, what the conditions will be like, what will food be like, will I still have my freedom, will English be spoken, will I enjoy it? Now 7 volunteers / visitors have stayed and having read the visitors book, they all feel the same as I did: that it is a wonderful place to be.

The family is 5, 6 if you count Buddi who works on the farm.

Udaya is generous and hilarious and speaks pretty great English. One of those people who can always find time to laugh, who likes to get things done, who is an optimist and is either full of energy or asleep. He works hard on the farm, works also at the school teaching science to the younger children and enjoys spending time with his family. He is also very curious. I was asked many questions about the differences between Nepal and my country, the way things are done and why. He is keen to learn and explore new things. He is a great host.

Sadana is the mother of the family and spends much of her time cooking, cleaning and making sure the family is well. Her cooking is delicious and comes directly from the garden and the families rice padi. Here she is harvesting a few flowers from the garden.

Sebika has just finished school and is enjoying exploring her independence.

Subash recently (and expensively) broke his arm and should be better by the end of November, but is temporarily banned from riding his bike (which he ignores of course).

Sweta is a cousin to these two and is staying with the family and attending the local school. She and Subash took some of these photos. All speak pretty good English.

Buddidai helps on the farm. He doesn't say too much and retains a smiling / wise look on his face at all times.