Category Archives: Blankets for Lumbini

(NB: This account is written by my wife, Ruth) Today’s journey to Kachrihwa took us in a slightly different direction from days one and two. This time our driver Ajay followed a smaller, narrower road which led us to a … Continue reading →

(NB: This account is written by my wife, Ruth) Today’s journey followed yesterday’s route, but Bhujahiya, the village we were visiting, was fractionally closer to Lumbini. Once there, we parked at the side of the road. Residents of Bhujahiya and … Continue reading →

(NB: This account is written by my wife, Ruth) We were both excited and filled with anticipation as we clambered into the small Suzuki passenger van, which Mr Shanker had organised for us. On top, its roof rack was piled … Continue reading →

Blankets for Lumbini came to life yesterday when 108 blankets arrived safely in Lumbini. Blankets safely arrive at Lumbini Garden Lodge Unloading of Blankets The blankets are now safely stored at Lumbini Garden Lodge, where Shanker has kindly given the … Continue reading →

The world has been shocked and saddened by the recent devastation caused by the floods in Nepal. Friends in Nepal shared videos that left me speechless. While the floods were at the northern border with China, Lumbini, the birthplace of … Continue reading →