Morning came all too soon; it was time to get up and leave. The bus was late. When it did come, I thought it was a joke! We had come down in a smart Toyota mini-bus, this was a beat-up old bus, the kind we had seen travelling with people sitting on the top and others clinging on to the sides. This couldn’t possible be our bus, could it? It was!
Thankfully, they put the goats on the roof. The bus was full and we started the long journey to Chitwan. Long the road we saw many accidents, busses were turned over and trucks had lost their load, but we did have a safe journey.
Despite the late start and many delays, we arrived in Chitwan only half an hour late. I realise that I am slowly taking on an Asian mentality.
After getting off the bus, we take a taxi and travel about half an hour. We pass through part of the national park. Signs warn us that rhinos, tigers or giant snakes may cross the road!
Before nightfall we arrive at the children’s home that will he our home for the next few days.
Initially, it’s quite hot and there are insects crawling all over the place. Mosquito’s are few here.
The children put on a welcome show for us.
It soon starts to cool down and in the night, it is even cold.
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