I just discovered a new love for 'pinkberry' whilst shopping with a friend in Bahrain today... We indulged in gorgeous pomegranate goodness with fresh fruit toppings... I am craving another now, yum!
Tuesday 26 July 2011
Namaste Nepal
I have just returned from an incredible and eye-opening two week trip in Nepal ...
I spent half of this time, trekking in the Himalayas... The Annapurna range to be exact. All the way up to 'Poon Hill' (3000 or so metres above sea level)... I thoroughly enjoyed the trek, feeling such a strong achievement at the end of each day, and waking up 'to make the next point on our route'... whether it be an 8-hour climb down steep stairs or crossing rickety bridges peaking altitude.... Our guide 'Sherpa Karma' was insightful and inspiring... The highlight of my trek was meeting many different Nepali people from various villages and being lucky enough to experience their 'simple, yet happy' way of life... The children were so content with their lives, no fancy toys or technology... yet so happy... Doesn't this prove something about the way in which the western youth lives? I definitely would like to return to the Himalayas and hopefully climb and reach 'Everest Base Camp'...
The second part of my trip involved helping at a local orphanage run 'The Love Company: Innocent Children's Home' in Pokhara... Again, another inspiring moment in the trip, meeting the owner, a simple yet incredible man named Krishna who dedicates his life to helping street children in Nepal... I was lucky enough to spend time with the children currently staying at the orphanage... They will always have a special place in my heart and I will keep to my 'pinky promise' of returning to see them again... I also was able to contribute to their local school renovation by painting some old classroom walls which definitely needed the refurbishment...
I spent half of this time, trekking in the Himalayas... The Annapurna range to be exact. All the way up to 'Poon Hill' (3000 or so metres above sea level)... I thoroughly enjoyed the trek, feeling such a strong achievement at the end of each day, and waking up 'to make the next point on our route'... whether it be an 8-hour climb down steep stairs or crossing rickety bridges peaking altitude.... Our guide 'Sherpa Karma' was insightful and inspiring... The highlight of my trek was meeting many different Nepali people from various villages and being lucky enough to experience their 'simple, yet happy' way of life... The children were so content with their lives, no fancy toys or technology... yet so happy... Doesn't this prove something about the way in which the western youth lives? I definitely would like to return to the Himalayas and hopefully climb and reach 'Everest Base Camp'...
The second part of my trip involved helping at a local orphanage run 'The Love Company: Innocent Children's Home' in Pokhara... Again, another inspiring moment in the trip, meeting the owner, a simple yet incredible man named Krishna who dedicates his life to helping street children in Nepal... I was lucky enough to spend time with the children currently staying at the orphanage... They will always have a special place in my heart and I will keep to my 'pinky promise' of returning to see them again... I also was able to contribute to their local school renovation by painting some old classroom walls which definitely needed the refurbishment...
School is out - Summer is on...
Having completed my first year of teaching, I am feeling ready for the relaxing summer break ahead... I cannot be more thankful for the amazing children, teachers and moments I have experienced in my 'NQT' year...
I have grown and learnt so much as a teacher and individual... I remember how nervous I felt about completing my first 'dreaded' parents evening and writing 400 + reports...
The best feeling is at the end of the year, when the children you have inspired - give you incredible cards and notes to simply 'thank you' for your teaching... These are hte most precious and will remain in a special place in my heart...
I can now look forward to having my own class next year, 'Year 4W' :-)
I have grown and learnt so much as a teacher and individual... I remember how nervous I felt about completing my first 'dreaded' parents evening and writing 400 + reports...
The best feeling is at the end of the year, when the children you have inspired - give you incredible cards and notes to simply 'thank you' for your teaching... These are hte most precious and will remain in a special place in my heart...
I can now look forward to having my own class next year, 'Year 4W' :-)
Sunday 3 July 2011
Bello!
As an avid luxury hotel lover, I found this amazing list of the world's 'Top 10 most breathtaking hotel pools'... If only I had the opportunity to visit each one!
As visiting Italy has always been a dream of mine, it was strange that the number 1 on the list is on the Amalfi Coast...
One day ;-)
Have a look: Top 10 Breathtaking Hotel Pools
As visiting Italy has always been a dream of mine, it was strange that the number 1 on the list is on the Amalfi Coast...
One day ;-)
Have a look: Top 10 Breathtaking Hotel Pools
This photo of Hotel Caruso by Orient-Express is courtesy of TripAdvisor
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