Walking around the cities and villages of Nepal I am constantly amused by the ingenuity of local advertisers. This ad is for life insurance…because you never know when you might grow a large, life-threatening fungus on your face:

This came as a huge surprise…even with the shift towards western styles and ideas….I was surprised at the blatant sexual references advertising my favorite noodle soup…not sure I am ready for this Nepal:

Yum….scoop of amoeba anyone?

Return next week for the final segment on the volunteers chapter and read some of the opinions of Mahabir Pun, as voiced from past and present volunteers.