This is our last day in Kathmandu. It has been an amazing experience.
Today we had rain. A welcome change that damped down the dust and brightened the colors. This young man jumped on his pal's lap for cover.
We all met in the class room for a debriefing with the nursing staff, Dr. Rai, and the new nurses we have been teaching. It was a useful meeting. Then the nurses surprised us with shawls and a cafe. Exchanging addresses and photos!
Shankar took me to see 4 more FULL rooms of donated equipment, including 140 beds, a C-arm, dental equipment, and linens. It seems in a bit of disarray, and if it would help them, the next team could do some organizing so supplies could be found when needed. I just wanted to double check to be sure some of the cables they could use were not hidden somewhere, but could not find any.
These supplies are currently being stored in large rooms that will be part of the medical school. It is very generous of everyone to send this equipment, but the keys to locked cabinets, cables to monitors, converter plugs for non-240 volt items, or usage manuals would be helpful. We must consider when we send things - who will maintain it? where will they get parts when it is outdated? How will they know to piece it together and use it safely?
Sandee, Anne, and Vickie at work making pillows for the OR patients. Never an unfilled moment!
I am very attached to our dear librarian, Premila. So cheerful each day, and very helpful.
Sleeping under a bridge on a busy road. Fumes and dust, but warm and protected.
We were going to try to see another temple today, but because of an important festival and the fact that it is Friday (the last day of the work week before their one day off, Saturday), the roads are full and we opt to head to the hotel to pack and rest.
Back to the hotel, pack, and to the airport. Hien spun off to her flight to Vietnam, and the six remaining team members began the shlepp home.
