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Snowman Trek Bhutan — Adventure in the High Himalayas

Snowman Trek Bhutan — Adventure in the High Himalayas

We were prepared for 24 days in the sheltered Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan, 17 days crossing the Himalayas on one of the world’s toughest trekking routes, and about 2 weeks with no connection to the outside world beyond an emergency SAT phone...but the nature of...

Treasure Lakes Trek – Nubsonapata

Treasure Lakes Trek – Nubsonapata

From the 10th-15th centuries, Bhutan was a land conducive to spiritual treasure-hunting. Treasure-finders, known as tertons, were generally monks with spiritual powers that allowed them to see and bring forth treasures including ritual objects and sacred texts. The...

Buddhism in Bhutan

Buddhism in Bhutan

  Around Paro, the capital Thimphu, and surrounding areas, we can’t pass a temple without my wanting to explore it. I’m gathering stories and looking for interesting out-of-way places to build into future trips...and Bhutan does not disappoint. Dark rooms are...

Exploring Bhutan

Exploring Bhutan

  Bhutan is everything I love about trekking and travel. Endless expanses of alpine wilderness are dotted with high altitude flowers and sacred lakes, and yak herders roam the high country. In the valleys, richly painted monasteries are full of red-robed monks...

On Fire!

On Fire!

  Fire is the element of vitality and passion. It springs up fast and wild, and needs to be fueled to remain bright. It's symbolic of energy, creation, and transformation. This has been a summer of transformation, and I feel myself burning wild and bright! Within...

A New Geography

A New Geography

Deep fissures carve their way into my heart from watching the aftermath of destruction in Nepal, as well as from exhuming my own past. Two years this week since Nepal’s devastating earthquakes, and so many people still living in dire conditions.   The government...

What’s Happening in 2016…

Hi--This is a blog post of our recent newsletter. If you did not receive this as a newsletter last Thursday and would like to know about our programs in Nepal, please email me.  I'm delighted to say that we have wonderful news and photos from our projects! (I won't be...

Upheaval and Restructuring

Upheaval and Restructuring

  A year since the Nepal earthquake, and I am finally feeling like myself again, feeling whole again. Healing is a slow process. At first I didn’t even realize how broken I was. My focus was entirely outward—on the safety and care of the clients I needed to...

Be A Part of the Positive Transformation in Nepal

Be A Part of the Positive Transformation in Nepal

April 25th marks one year since Nepal’s major quake, followed by over 400 aftershocks and a 5-month political blockade of essentials such as fuel, medicine, and food. Changing Lives Nepal is working to make communities stronger and more resilient. We are excited about...

Over $80,000 Distributed for Earthquake Reconstruction

Over $80,000 Distributed for Earthquake Reconstruction

Reposting our update on distribution of earthquake funds for those of you who may have missed the story during the bustle of the holidays... Rebuilding Nepal Final Update Rukman Sunwar, kitchen staff (wearing the hat), with his parents and children in front of their...

Changing Lives Newsletter

Changing Lives Newsletter

In case you missed our recent newsletter in the busy holiday season, I'm reposting it here... Dear Donors and Friends,Nancy and I have deep gratitude for all of you, as you have supported our work and the communities in Nepal in years past, through this disaster, and...

Hope for Nepal

In a time where my sadness seems to grow deeper by the day, what gives me the greatest hope in Nepal are its savvy youth, coming of age, coming together. After I reached Kathmandu, after I saw every last client safely on a flight home, my attention turned to a broader...