I spoke to my guide and driver about my discussion in the “Lost
Horizon” Bar and they were hesitant at first to discuss the challenges but from
what they explained, it is even worse.
They can go 4 days without running water and up to 18 hours a day
without power. Over 700 people a day
leave the country for work in India, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, etc. because there are no jobs, especially for
young people. There is a feeling of desperation and anger against the
government because they have mismanaged so much. They were suppose to have new Constitution 2
years ago and are still waiting.
We discussed all of this in terrible traffic due to rain and
all the people leaving Kathmandu for the 15 day festival. We did get out of the rain for a little while
and went through what we would call a consumer fair on things people can do to
improve their environment. I have included
a few photos of some of the booths which included solar panels, Habitat for Humanity’s
Bamboo house, composting toilets, education material etc.
I will finish the travel loge tomorrow before I leave.
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