Take a traveling to the rugged terrain that separates the barren Tibetan plateau and the plains of India. Live alongside Jimi, a Peace Corps volunteer in Melung, a days walk south of the trail from Kathmandu to Mt Everest base camp. Delve into the ways of the Tibetan Buddhist people living and farming side by side with the Hindu Sanskrit culture. Witness the Buddhist prayer wheels and flags alongside the Hindu puja rituals. Understand the challenges facing Nepal as it is citizens struggle with overpopulation, deforestation, and drinking water quality. Celebrate the festival of Tihaar, a tribute to the animals. Watch Jimi as he strives to finish a water quality and instructional development projects before the deadline of his completion of service.
Benefit from Jimi’s two years of Peace Corps experience in Nepal as a high school math/science and English teacher by seeing Nepal through his eyes. Jimi speaks Nepali fluently and brings you into the culture. Come to comprehend what it means for a Westerner to spend two years in the Middle Ages where there are no roads, vehicles, electricity, plumbing, telephone or radio. Experience Jimi’s distinctive perspective on our Western way of life.
A must see for any individual fascinated in visiting Nepal or has traveled there themselves. You’ll feel like you’re back in this enchanting land of mountain peaks that reach as high as the most eminent thunderheads. With rivers that churn their way furiously through narrow valleys flanked by rice paddies rising thousands of feet above the river bed. If you’re a returned Peace Corps volunteer, mesmerized in getting a Peace Corps volunteer, or recognise any individual who did Peace Corps service you’ll unquestionably want to watch Jimi Sir.
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