I did it.... I sent my confirmation fee to the non-profit in Nepal to confirm my position to teach English at the Monastery in Salleri. The trip is just a little over 22 months away, but I feel I will need it to get prepared. I will be there for three months, teaching for eight weeks. My first week will be in Kathmandu attending orientation and Nepalese language classes. I'll then travel to Salleri a 12 hour jeep trip and will teach for eight weeks. Weather permitting I am going to trek to Pikey Peak during the Dashain festival which will be at the halfway point. This should be just a four to five day trek. At the end of the eight weeks I will start my Everest Base Camp Trek from Salleri. During my stay in Salleri I will most likely be staying at the monastery. I will spend most of my time there but will also teach some classes at the nearby public school. I will also assist the young monks with their homework in the afternoons and evenings. I think they currently only have about a dozen students of varying ages. I will also get the opportunity to study with the monks and learn more about Buddhism. I will also eat my meals at the monastery.
I really need to get back to the gym and get on the treadmill. I can't slack off any longer... I'm going to Nepal! I am going to go see Mount Everest! I get to spend three months in the Himalayas. I get to teach!
So much to do besides get fit. Learn Nepalese - I have already started online lessons on the Ling app. Next year I will do an online course to get TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) certified. Clothing and gear for the trip will be a challenge as when I arrive in early September it will still be very warm in Kathmandu and mild in Salleri, it will also still be the monsoon season. By late October in Salleri the lows are dipping into the 40's at night and 50-60's in the afternoon. The real challenge will be on the EBC trek in late November as I will be dealing with sub-freezing temperatures for a week or more of the hike. It's going to be interesting for sure.
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