Getting life started.

Yesterday we went out for fabric so that we could get proper clothes.

Proper Nepali outfits are not only what is best for us socially, they are also extremely practical! Shorts are out of the question here (think modesty), but jeans and heavy pants are way too hot! So we get to wear puffy, airy pants that let the breeze in and keep the mosquitoes out.

 Today we went exploring in attempts to find a tailor. 

We found him! 

He even spoke English, which was very helpful for us since our language is seriously inadequate at this point. We got to pick out how we wanted the sleeves, the neckline, and how puffy the pants would be! What a cool way to shop, eh?

I can't wait to show you guys photos of our new outfits!

After our success, we ventured over to the bank to open a Nepali bank account as the first step towards getting student visas. Kudos to the extremely patient man working in the bank. I could not seem to figure out what he was trying to tell me to do! I ended up having to re-sign each document three times because I kept messing it up.  

Finally we were off to the grocery store to get some rice, lentils, spices, and other necessities. As we were shopping, I got a phone call from a Nepali number.

"Hello?"

"Hello. Is this Betany?"

"Yes. Who is this?"

"Dis is Jimshakel at da bank. One of your notes was turned over and we need you to come and get it."

"Uh..."

"What time can you come back?"

"I can be there in thirty minutes."

"Oh, that is great. Goodbye."

Turns out that one of the dollars that I gave them was ripped and they would not accept it. Go figure. 

We are constantly reminded that everything takes much, much longer here than it would in the States. We are making great progress though, and things are off to a great start!