Dear Community Service Nepal ’17 Putney Students, What. A. Trip. Three weeks ago, 17 wide-eyed and anxious teenagers boarded a plane bound for the Kingdom of Nepal. Motivations varied. Nerves were on end. Past travel experiences ranged from first time using a passport to third…

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Or just the wettest of times? Hiking the Himalayas, we felt like REAL trekkers: hauling our possessions on our back, finding suitable bush toilets, picking leeches off our ankles, staying cheerful despite the…

Hello all! It feels like it was only yesterday that we were walking up the stairs of the Hope Home for the first time, admiring the surrounding temple-dotted hills and rice paddies, feeling a little nervous to meet the girls. Things could not be more…

Our final work day at project site #1, the local federal school, was finally here. After hours of moving heavy stones and bricks to create a new classroom building, as well as giving our all while teaching English to different grade levels, it was time…

Walking up a dirt road to a monastery overlooking the Himalayan foothills, we were instantly awestruck by the design and detail and size of this jungle paradise. With more than 200 monks, ranging in age from 6–60, we immediately appreciated the calm and peaceful environment….

Here are some of our favorite photos from our first week here! Enjoy! – Meg & Ady