So we've made it! It was a very hectic 2 or 3 weeks as we prepared to come. But we're finally here.

Here is a list of some of the things I'll remember from our last few days in Boston and our first few in Nepal: Saying goodbye to 100+ friends and neighbors from the Belmont congregations who attended a huge get together for us Lucie looking out the plane window as we descended into the Kathmandu valley and being overcome with emotion when she sees the Himalayas Eli celebrating his birthday at the monkey temple--doing exactly what he wanted to do: see monkeys (and lots of them) Us sitting in Lucie and Eli's 3rd floor hotel bedroom and noticing that a large monkey is on our balcony Eli and I having the pleasure of a personal urinal in our hotel bathroom Seeing a number of nice houses we can rent, all of which have plenty of space for Sam, Ben, other family members and friends Being reminded of Bangladesh when our taxi driver talks to us so rapidly I don’t know whether he’s speaking Nepali or English Watching people play badminton (and recognizing that they’re a lot better at it than I am!) Not being stared at…even though we’re different Staff at Lincoln School being very kind to Lucie and Eli Meeting my boss and other colleagues and really, really liking them Eating lots of good food, including Mexican food at the “Lazy Gringo” restaurant “Hanging out” (overnight) at the Delhi airport Enjoying the amusing signs around the city: (1) “Human tailors” seamstress shop (2)"Mmm ATM” (believe it or not, that’s the name of the ATM; I doubt it’s tasty) (3) Warning. Dog Kennel Club! (4) Warning: Dog. He’s VERY sarcastic (5) Pretty Family Restaurant and Bar