welcome to kathmandu. it is good to be here! as always during the final approach to kathmandu, the nepalese passengers press their noses against the windows to catch the first glance of the beloved home country. lush green hills, mountains, little hamlets. then the kathmandu valley. i catch myself too, nose flat against the window, even a tear in the eyes - this is one of the three places on the planet we call home.
touch down - pilot slamming on the brakes - the runway is short! out into the warm morning sun. immigration - fill in a dozen or so forms. welcome to nepal.outside the terminal: we spot some of our friends: welcome home.
then off to the swiss embassy. after filling in TWO dozen forms the visa application for our two friends for their visit to Switzerland is accepted - great.
more about kathmandu later.... i guess we do need to sleep some and get over that jet lag - some of the younger folk did manage to get some sleep on the plane though...
3 comments:
Hi guys, we are pleased that you arrived safe and sound. We pray that the Holy Spirit fills you and annoints for the work in Nepal. We think of you every time we pass your place. Daniel the blog is a great idea! Take care; and His Peace to you all. Much love, Dylan (Cara, Daisy, Romilly and Peter!).
Trust that the flights went relatively well. At least everyone looks like they're in good spirits in the photos!
I can imagine your thoughts as you touched down: strange sounds and smells, yet familiar. At least that's what we experienced upon our return to China in 2004.
Love, Ray, Reyla, Aaron & Naomi
It was wonderful to see you speak in Nayagaun Church, Pokhara. I was really blessed by the time.
M
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