Well, everything is coming together. There have been some major glitches and if it had not been for all the support I am receiving (enthusiasm and money), I would have had trouble continuing on with my plans.
Nepal is in the middle of some political unrest. The Maoists are aggitating in the countryside and the Royal Army is aggitating in the cities. So presently, the Canadian government has issued a Travel Advisory--which I was really hoping would not happen. While there is unrest, it seems isolated. Apparently, there are only landmines outside Kathmandu Valley (?). But the travel advisory lead to my insurance woes. But they are being sorted out--I hope, and I'll let you all know what I have learned about insurance and travel in a "War-zone".
The Nepal Reliance Organization (NRO) has been extremely supportive and helpful with promptly answering my twenty-questions-a-day as I prepare to leave. And Sovita, the woman with whom I am corresponding, sends little reminders like "Don't forget your midwife certificate."
