I arrived in Kathmandu yesterday after a long journey - about 24 hours and 3 flights. I barely slept, but with the excitement and adrenaline, I didn't care.

Since I was traveling with a checked-in backpack, I worried that it might not arrive at the same time as me because of the 2 stopovers (Istanbul and Mumbai), but fortunately it did.🙏

After landing, I got my visa on arrival, picked up my backpack, bought a local SIM card, and prepaid for a taxi to get to the first place where I'm staying - 2 nights, to explore the area a bit. I had watched many videos about traffic in both Nepal and India, but nothing compares to seeing it live. 😄 Cars and motorcycles come from everywhere, honking constantly. There don't seem to be many traffic rules, and the roads are in very bad condition, but somehow they seem to make it well here, even with the apparent chaos.

I'm staying in the Boudhha district. Yesterday, all I wanted was a shower and some rest, and I slept like a baby. Today I walked around for a few hours and really liked what I saw. The main attraction in this area, very close to where I'm staying, is the Boudhha Stupa, located in a square full of shops, restaurants and Buddhist monasteries. It's a pleasant day to walk, but you always have to watch out for traffic - it can come from any direction, and there aren't many sidewalks. For lunch, I had some delicious momos (dumplings) and a masala tea, all for about 1.50 euros.

Tomorrow, I'll start my first volunteering experience. I'll be staying with a Nepalese family who runs a children's home. My tasks will involve helping with their home farm and spending time with the kids. More on that after I actually experience it. 😊