Would the children look at pictures with you and listen to you prattling along (unintelligibly) in English? Or do finger play songs like incy-mincy and round and round the garden?-- Or teach their grand-daughter to suck eggs?

Interesting the different cultural expectations about what children need. In a country where not everyone has enough to eat I suppose safe care is felt to be sufficient. It's a real shame that they don't take more advantage of their volunteers though, as there must be a constant stream and they could be asked to contribute more. But, as Barbara said to me after she'd read your blog, you never know what seeds you may have sown in just one child's life, just by being there - so don't feel that it has been a waste of time!

Sounds great, but I'm very glad I didn't know you were doing the Chitwan bus journey again till you were safely back!!

Maybe I could have a monkey in my classroom to look for lice - would be more fun that nit combing!

So impressed at your bravery! Have really enjoyed your blog whilst sitting here in rainy Leicester.

This sounds positively heroic under the circumstances! Lorna, you're a star!

Great travel writing! Who needs pictures?

Hey Lorna. It's so interesting to hear about what you're doing. I look forward to seeing pictures when you're back. Take care. xxx

Amazing Photos!

Gorgeous! That is a man in a panda suit isn't it?

Wonderful pandas. Zelie loves them very much. XXX from France Special Kiss for your mother's birthday... Karine, Sylvain, Arthur, Thomas, Perrine, Zélie...