In Dhangadhi

After our 17 hour trip we finally arrived in Dhangadhi. Being able to see the different parts of the country was wonderful. Coming from the heavily populated city of Kathmandu we traveled through dense forest, mountains, across rivers and through small villages. It was sure a site to see. We came across monkeys, water buffalo, oxen and other variety of animals. The trip was very tiring and long and I slept for most of it. In Chitwan we came across a parade and were swarmed by the mass people who live there. While our van was unable to move because of the amount of people we left there in search for lunch. As we snapped pictures of the people and the parade. We went and ate at a small restaurant and ordered really spicy stuff (not me though hehee. After that we all climbed back into the small van to continue our travels. When we finally arrived in Dhangadhi it was around 10:00-10:30pm and we were all tired. We found a  hotel and once they figured out the sleeping arrangements and Ron showed us some of his intimidating presence while figuring out the power and water problems for us. Soon after we all fell asleep quickly.

This morning we awoke and after a large hearty breakfast we traveled to a small village outside of Dhangadhi we visited people from the cast of the untouchables. Us girls went in and witnessed a small class that taught women to read and write in Nepali. We were greeted with flowers, which were very beautiful. After our short time there we headed off to the border between India and Nepal. The border station watches traffic and are very good at picking out people who are potentially trying to bring women over the border into India to put them into brothels or prostitute houses.


A few days ago the monitoring station received a request for help from a 22 year old woman who has a 3 year old girl. Please pray for this woman and her child, as for all these women who are victims of trafficking. Pray for Gods protection around them. After hearing about this story our hearts broke. Please pray for the co-operation of the governments and thank you again for your prayers for us. Our luggage has still not made it but we continue to move forward and follow in the path God has laid out for us.

God bless you all. I send you all love from the team and gratitude for your prayers. You'll be hearing from us soon.  -Kimberly