Now we have returned from our relaxation part of the trip (5 days of walking up and down and up and down bloody high mountains) I thought I would share my memories of the project to build houses.
The 12 people worked extremely hard in harsh conditions where safety was not the highest priority. (our resident safety inspectors failed us !)
We had a few days where we were totally exhausted and frustated about some of the work we were doing, we were soon cheered up by the beautiful local kids who wore the same clothes just about every day but were so happy and carefree.
The last few days were very emotional for me as I could see how much these people appreciated what we had helped provide, which after all was a stone building much smaller than the toilets in the Workcover building.
The poverty in Nepal is beyond description and there are a lot of westerners here just trekking and sightseeing. We have seen a lot more of the real Nepal and have contributed to the local community in a way that just sending money could never.
This is an experience I for one will never forget!
Lots and lots of photos and.
Matt McCarthy