Images from Lumbini, Nepal

DW Davis

@DWDavis (25812)

• Pikeville, North Carolina

11 Oct 18

@JudyEv We take so much for granted and the younger generations are even worse. They feel entitled to things our generation was willing to work to have.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 18

@DWDavis When Australia was allowing migrants in from Europe (I'm talking in the 50s and 60s) they were willing to take on the menial tasks that Australians didn't want to do. Now they don't want to do them and the Asians have taken over the lower-paid jobs. They are very hard workers and are now moving up the scale too.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 18

True - dirt floors, no glass in the windows, bench seats. It's a bit different than most Westerners are used to.

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Courage7

@Courage7 (19633)

• United States

10 Oct 18

Lovely photos now there Judy thanks very much. Yes the classrooms are very spartan arent they. Lots of happy smiles. Good work there.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 18

Some classes are taught out under the trees but that might be from choice. The classrooms are probably quite hot at certain times of the year.

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@ptrikha_2 (45419)

• India

13 Oct 18

@JudyEv yes it us tough studying without fans during the peak summers.

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@ptrikha_2 (45419)

• India

14 Oct 18

@JudyEv many schools do not have physical classrooms in Nepal, India and in many more countries.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (457249)

• Switzerland

11 Oct 18

The two girls are very pretty, I am glad that they have places where the girl can avoid being married too young against their will. Vince looks happy.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (457249)

• Switzerland

11 Oct 18

@JudyEv It seems they have beautiful weather.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 18

@LadyDuck It seems to be sunny in all the photos so far.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 18

Yes, it is a great idea and they are happy there with lots of friends. Vince is enjoying his time thanks.

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rakski

@rakski (112925)

• Philippines

11 Oct 18

Wow nice! Vince is already there and in action!

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rakski

@rakski (112925)

• Philippines

11 Oct 18

@JudyEv that is nice and how long will he stay there?

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 18

@rakski His plane flies in on the 31 October.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 18

Yes, he has been there a week now.

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Gary Marsh

@garymarsh6 (23393)

• United Kingdom

11 Oct 18

What a wonderful thing to donate. One of the greatest things to give are footballs or tennis balls. So many children can play with it rather than just one child. Well done Vince safe travels to him.

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@ptrikha_2 (45419)

• India

13 Oct 18

@JudyEv the Nepalese Men's team is an upcoming force in the world of cricket, so cricket kits might be welcome!

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@ptrikha_2 (45419)

• India

13 Oct 18

@JudyEv ha ha we often used a tree or bricks as our stumps and that shot reminds me of my college cricket playing matches!

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 18

The group gave them cricket and volley ball sets last time we were there. One of the young girls was arguing strongly with her teacher and it turned out she wanted a cricket set for the girls. Vince said to the teacher that the girl should be a lawyer and she turned to him and said 'that is what I want to be'. The girls got their cricket set and Vince has stayed friends with the girl and her family. She is now studying law.

Someone at the school suggested the bikes and we were happy to go along with it.

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Scott Ganschow

@teamfreak16 (43421)

• Denver, Colorado

13 Oct 18

That classroom actually doesn't look all that bad compared to pictures I've seen of others in other places.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Oct 18

At least there is nothing in it to be untidy. I had another photo of a classroom somewhere but can't find it. There are five boys sitting on each form. They look well into their teens.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Oct 18

@teamfreak16 I think that is the whole difference. And one reason why it's nice to help them. I'm sure they really appreciate whatever is done for them.

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Scott Ganschow

@teamfreak16 (43421)

• Denver, Colorado

13 Oct 18

@JudyEv - And the thing is, those kids actually want to be there, unlike over here.

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Always smiling

@allknowing (130067)

• India

11 Oct 18

The only one who looks like a Nepalese is Vince (lol)

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Always smiling

@allknowing (130067)

• India

11 Oct 18

@JudyEv And you are still asking me

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 18

@allknowing Fair enough but don't you think the other men look like Nepalese?

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 18

Do you really think so?

I think you are joking.

Last time he was there, when he wore this cap, everyone said he looked exactly like their Prime Minister. Several even wanted photos taken with him.

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rebel_woman06

@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

11 Oct 18

How generous of you and your hubby to be giving them bikes. I suppose those can be used as their means of transportation in going to school and work.

The two girls looks kind and jovial.

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rebel_woman06

@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

11 Oct 18

@JudyEv Wow, that is very nice of you and your hubby.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 18

@SIMPLYD We raised the money back in Australia and people were very generous so it isn't really all our money. .

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 18

The 12 bikes are to go to children who live a long way from a school so they can continue to be educated.

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Bojel

@jobelbojel (34729)

• Philippines

11 Oct 18

Beautiful people and culture for sure. I hope we can visit Nepal soon.

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Bojel

@jobelbojel (34729)

• Philippines

11 Oct 18

@JudyEv I like to believe, yes they do.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 18

Those who visit seem to really like it there.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (205213)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Oct 18

I could grab some extra chalk from the college I teach at and send it along.

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@ptrikha_2 (45419)

• India

13 Oct 18

@JudyEv a recommendation: if there is a local NGO of Nepal or division of International ones like Medicines' Sans Frontiers (MSF) , Vince can get their Account details or website for donation by interested people(you can PM some).

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@ptrikha_2 (45419)

• India

13 Oct 18

@JudyEv you are welcome ! Days must be getting hotter in Australia. And Indian cricket team would be visiting Australia for a big series towards the year end!

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

I'm sure it would be welcome.

Or you could just send money to me!

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Susan

@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

11 Oct 18

What wonderful photos. The girls are beautiful. The classrooms look a bit stark but if they learn while in them it's all good. Who choses who receives the bikes?

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 18

I think the headmaster will be choosing the most needy children. It will perhaps only make a small difference but at least it is something.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

@HazySue Thanks.

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Susan

@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

12 Oct 18

@JudyEv I think it is a wonderful thing you have done.

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Xavier Bage

@franxav (13597)

• India

11 Oct 18

Deepa and Deera look very grateful for the gifts Vince gave them. I lived in Nepal for eight years doing a little work of service for the people there. So glad, Vince is bringing smiles in the life of these poor people.

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@ptrikha_2 (45419)

• India

13 Oct 18

@franxav eight years is great! You were part of some NGO?

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@ptrikha_2 (45419)

• India

14 Oct 18

@franxav ok cool - have you heard of RangDe?

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 18

Eight years sounds more than 'a little work of service'. There does seem to be quite a few volunteers there. Last time Vince met a physiotherapist who had been there three years I think and he met an Australian nurse who spends her holidays there very year but as a volunteer.

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@anya12adwi (6030)

• India

11 Oct 18

Yes, we say uncle to elders, in India too.. Uncle and Aunty is common referred words.. We never call an elder person with his or her name..

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 18

I think they are nice terms. Vince certainly liked being called 'Uncle'.

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@anya12adwi (6030)

• India

12 Oct 18

@JudyEv Yes, we were in a trip to Singapore and there was a guide named Augusta who wanted to be called by his name.. For the first time, I had called a person who is senior to me by his name and I felt weird but enjoyed the feeling..

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

@anya12adwi In Australia most people would prefer to be called by their first name too. They would feel strange being called Mr or Mrs.

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Manuela Lopes

@nela13 (55702)

• Portugal

11 Oct 18

The girls are so beautiful. Your husband looks nice with the nepalese beanie affair.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 18

Many wear this type of headgear and I think the different colours have a meaning to them too.

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Manuela Lopes

@nela13 (55702)

• Portugal

13 Oct 18

@JudyEv it is nice

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36392)

• Toccoa, Georgia

11 Oct 18

That is a great thing Vince is doing, lovely photos.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Oct 18

He is enjoying taking photos as he goes along.

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Inlemay

@Inlemay (17714)

• South Africa

11 Oct 18

Vince looking really cool ~ nice work fella

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Oct 18

Thanks. He likes his Nepalese hat.

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M.-L.

@MALUSE (69416)

• Germany

11 Oct 18

It must be satisfying to be able to control where the donated things are going to.

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