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16 Be: Challenged WARM WELCOME While visiting a Tibetan old people’s home we were greeted by this woman who was a resident there. She greeted us with a ‘namaste’, a traditional welcome, with her hands in the prayer position. She’s pictured here holding traditional beads that are often worn by the Nepalese. SOMETHING IN COMMON We enjoyed comparing Nepalese and Australian birthing practices during our trip. This 87-yearold midwife from Nepal spoke to Heidi Park about delivering 70 babies (with only one death due to complications) and also gave her some insight into the use of position and massage in birthing. It was a remarkable encounter for both ladies. ON THE ROAD AGAIN We caught a ride to the small village of Lumre where we took part in a free heath camp. Jeeps were the preferred form of transport due to the many hills and creeks that needed to be conquered between each stop. Afterward, we travelled to Ghalel Village to stay with local Nepalese families. MEETING THE LOCALS We always enjoyed meeting the local villagers. Here, our lecturer Kerry Reid- Searl meets up with a group of local children on the road to Ghalel Village. CHILDREN’S FACES We enjoyed meeting young children in the villages and learning more about their lives in Nepal. Here, Karen Flockhart is pictured with a new friend. ISSUE 13
17 GETTING A CHECK UP We checked a Nepalese woman’s blood pressure and heart rate, before she saw the local doctor at one of the free health camps. During the trip we got to experience a variety of ailments, many of which have been eradicated in the western world. It was an amazing experience. We also got to work at a private and public hospital and a leprosy clinic. Although the medical equipment used in these facilities was outdated compared to western standards, the medical staff provided excellent care for their patients. DOUBLE BLESSING While hoping to use our talents to bless the people of Nepal, we often found it was us that were blessed. Here, Adrienne Luck and Anna Searl receive a blessing from a Nepalese monk. AT PEACE A gentleman from Ghalel Village seems to have a lifetime of wisdom and is at peace in his village. EXPLORING THE SCENERY It wasn’t all work and no play for us. Here, Katrina Andrews, Anna Searl, Christina Kelly and Abbie Bradshaw find themselves swaying on a suspension bridge while exploring one of the more remote villages in the itinerary. We enjoyed taking in the natural beauty of the region while waiting for the local doctor to arrive. HEIGHT OF FESTIVITY We trekked some distance to be a part of the Festival of Peace at the Peace Pagoda – a Buddhist place of worship. It was a magnificent display of flags and colour. FAREWELL NEPAL The villagers of Ahalel showered us with lays of marigolds and blessed us with red markings on our foreheads as part of a farewell ceremony. Pictured here is Adrienne Luck, Julia Page, Anna Searl and lecturer Carol McPherson. ISSUE 13
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GETTING A CHECK UP<br />
We checked a Nepalese woman’s<br />
blood pressure and heart rate,<br />
before she saw the local doctor<br />
at one of the free health camps.<br />
During the trip we got to<br />
experience a variety of ailments,<br />
many of which have been<br />
eradicated in the western world.<br />
It was an amazing experience.<br />
We also got to work at a private<br />
and public hospital and a leprosy<br />
clinic. Although the medical<br />
equipment used in these facilities<br />
was outdated compared to<br />
western standards, the medical<br />
staff provided excellent care for<br />
their patients.<br />
DOUBLE BLESSING<br />
While hoping to use our talents<br />
to bless the people of Nepal, we<br />
often found it was us that were<br />
blessed. Here, Adrienne Luck and<br />
Anna Searl receive a blessing<br />
from a Nepalese monk.<br />
AT PEACE<br />
A gentleman from Ghalel Village<br />
seems to have a lifetime of<br />
wisdom and is at peace in his<br />
village.<br />
EXPLORING THE SCENERY<br />
It wasn’t all work and no play for us.<br />
Here, Katrina Andrews, Anna Searl, Christina Kelly<br />
and Abbie Bradshaw find themselves swaying on a<br />
suspension bridge while exploring one of the more<br />
remote villages in the itinerary. We enjoyed taking<br />
in the natural beauty of the region while waiting for<br />
the local doctor to arrive.<br />
HEIGHT OF FESTIVITY<br />
We trekked some distance to be<br />
a part of the Festival of Peace at<br />
the Peace Pagoda – a Buddhist<br />
place of worship. It was a<br />
magnificent display of flags and<br />
colour.<br />
FAREWELL NEPAL<br />
The villagers of Ahalel showered<br />
us with lays of marigolds and<br />
blessed us with red markings<br />
on our foreheads as part of a<br />
farewell ceremony. Pictured<br />
here is Adrienne Luck, Julia Page,<br />
Anna Searl and lecturer<br />
Carol McPherson.<br />
ISSUE 13
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