Our B&B helps support the orphanage next door

@JudyEv (381971)
Rockingham, Australia
January 29, 2020 9:15am CST
We have been so impressed with the orphanage here. Hugo and his wife, Anita, both Nepalese, now help run the B&B and the orphanage. Hugo’s mother and father started the orphanage together with a woman from Germany. The father has now passed on. The children all seem really happy. The younger ones sleep in dormitories of ten beds while the adolescents have four to a room. The ages range from 5 to 19. They stay there until they have finished their education or until they have a job. When they get a job, they still stay at the orphanage until they have had the chance to save a little money. They might move in with friends but only once the place has been deemed as suitable. All learn to be independent. Older ones wash their own clothes, dishes, etc and help teach the little ones these skills. They also learn to cook. There is nowhere close to get a meal but we can get dinner here. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here tonight. Breakfast is included in the tariff. The photo shows the view from the front door.
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Susan
@HazySue (39265)
• Gouverneur, New York
29 Jan 20
What an entrancing view. I would love to be able to look out each day at this. The orphanage sounds wonderful. I think they are doing such a great things for these children.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 20
They are. I wish we were able to do something to help them but they seem to be managing very well.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Jan 20
@HazySue Thanks.
Susan
@HazySue (39265)
• Gouverneur, New York
31 Jan 20
@JudyEv You have a big heart.
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hereandthere
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
30 Jan 20
what a great system they set up there, all with the children's future in mind
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 20
They seem to be doing such great work but no-one at the wedding had ever heard of them.
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
30 Jan 20
That is awesome. So glad there are still kind-hearted people in this world!! It seems like they would accept donations?
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
6 Feb 20
@JudyEv They need to find a solution to that problem. Mailing is no good?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 20
@kareng You can mail it but there is always the chance that someone will open the mail. I know a friend sent money to Nepal in a greeting card and it got there but virtually nothing makes it to Egypt.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Jan 20
I'm sure they would but the problem is getting money to them. The fees that are charged are outrageous. We found that with the little boy we were helping. Luckily we were able to bring the money with us this time.
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Arthur Chappell
@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
31 Jan 20
great orphanage and such a wonderful location
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Arthur Chappell
@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
1 Feb 20
@JudyEv that would be too isolated for me
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Feb 20
@arthurchappell And too isolated for many. You'd either need to be prepared to pay for a taxi down into the town or like walking.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Feb 20
The location is fantastic. Unfortunately, unless you're really keen on walking and used to steep hills, it isn't very convenient to anywhere.
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135690)
• Marion, Ohio
29 Jan 20
That is great. Here at 18 they are on their own unless they are in a caring foster home.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 20
They won't let them leave until they are quite certain they can manage.
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (128832)
• Gainesville, Florida
29 Jan 20
What a beautiful view! Shouldn't it all be covered in snow at this time of year? And another question...why are there so many children in the orphanage for such a small village? What happened to all their parents?
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (128832)
• Gainesville, Florida
30 Jan 20
@JudyEv when I think of Nepal, I think of Mt Everest, with a few snow-covered villages scattered in the mountain sides. It sounds like there is much more to the country than that.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Jan 20
@moffittjc Well, it's very hilly but so far Kathmandu and its suburbs all seem to blend in pretty much. We went to Bhaktapur which seems to be a separate city but there is no 'open space' between it and Kathmandu. I think the bus trip on Sunday will take us through a lot of country that isn't developed in any way.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 20
They get snow occasionally apparently. I guess the orphange caters for a large area. We're about half-an-hours drive from Kathmandu but the houses and shops didn't stop all the way. The areas all seem to blend into each other.
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (74988)
• United States
29 Jan 20
How does the B&B support the orphanage though I'm confused. Does part of the money the B&B earns go to the orphanage?
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (74988)
• United States
30 Jan 20
@JudyEv that’s okay I understand now thanks for explaining
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 20
Both are run by the same group of people and the profits from the B&B go towards the upkeep of the orphanage. I didn't explain it very well.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117219)
• El Paso, Texas
30 Jan 20
Very nice shot. I like the looks of this town/city. Is the wedding you plan to attend close by?
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117219)
• El Paso, Texas
30 Jan 20
Wow, so you're actually on the foothills of the Himalayas @JudyEv ? What a neat place to get photos.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 20
It was about ten minutes by car. The road is very steep and winding and also very rough.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Jan 20
@rebelann We will be even closer when we go to Pokhara on Sunday.
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Sharon
@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
29 Jan 20
I love the view! The orphanage sounds like a caring facility where the children come first.
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Sharon
@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
31 Jan 20
@JudyEv that's wonderful! Sadly that's not always the case at other orphanages
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 20
That how it appeared to us too. The children were happy and looked well cared for - and loved.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Jan 20
@simone10 I guess in some ways, they'd have to be sad places at times.
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (14805)
• Ireland
29 Jan 20
@judyev That's heartening. The view also makes me want to be back up in the hills in North India.
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (14805)
• Ireland
30 Jan 20
@JudyEv I've always had hills in sight of where I've lived, usually right beside me and I just couldn't settle when I lived on the flat north coast for a few years. I think it was to do with hills.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Jan 20
@xFiacre I'm sure you do get used to an environment. Some people need to be close to the sea. I need to be close to the bush or at least to farmland.
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 20
The country is amazing, especially when WA has so few hills.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (79308)
• Germany
29 Jan 20
What a view! I am glad the B&B is helping the orphanage next door.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 20
The whole concept seems to be working very well.
Thelma
@thelme55 (79308)
• Germany
30 Jan 20
@JudyEv that sounds Great.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
29 Jan 20
@JudyEv You did not mention about them being adopted, does that happen?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 20
There are probably adoption agencies but they don't get adopted from here.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Jan 20
@Hannihar There are adoption agencies in Western Australia but I don't know what happens here in Nepal.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
30 Jan 20
@JudyEv Why do you think they do not get adopted from where you live?
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Arunima Singh
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jan 20
That's a lovely view from your window. Good to know that people are doing their bit of social work so passionately and quietly.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 20
They are doing a great job. Everything is clean and neat and the children seemed very well cared for.
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Arunima Singh
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
1 Feb 20
@JudyEv They need a good applause for their work
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
30 Jan 20
what an amazing view - glad you two are having fun!!!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 20
The view is incredible. There are several Buddhists monasteries in some of the higher parts.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
30 Jan 20
@JudyEv that is one of the reasons I wish to visit Nepal!
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snowy
@snowy22315 (208846)
• United States
30 Jan 20
It sounds like a quality place.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 20
We were really impressed. The kids were really friendly too and keen to talk to us.
bonnie
@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
30 Jan 20
what a wonderful vacation and such nice people making it like a good home for those orphans. Glad to hear there are such angels here on earth so kind
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 20
The young couple are so nice and couldn't be more helpful. I'm so pleased we chose to stay here.
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Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
30 Jan 20
I'm glad they are being taken care of but still so sad they don't have parents. =(
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 20
It is very sad. Some have one parent but still can't stay at home.
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Bojel
@jobelbojel (36796)
• Philippines
30 Jan 20
Wonderful people. They are doing a great job over there. And I have to mention, it is a beautiful view.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 20
We were very impressed with the place. The people are just lovely.
Pat Z Anthony
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
29 Jan 20
It sounds like they are amazing people doing really good work! The photo just begins to tell your story. You must have so much more to share about this trip @JudyEv
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 20
I have so many photos from the wedding. I'll have to make a collage or two so I can show more than just one or two.
Bill McAlpine
@ScotMac (1335)
• Edinburgh, Scotland
21 Feb 20
There are some wonderful people doing wonderful things for their communities all around the world and we rarely get to hear about them!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381971)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb 20
That's very true. Good news doesn't sell very well unfortunately.
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