30 Khata scarves

This is another 3rd person blog from Sue. Jim has yet connect to the internet since arriving in Tapting which he discovered is more like a county than a village. He says the scenery is stunning and compares it to the Adirondacks with evergreens and rhododendrons everywhere. He was overwhelmed yesterday by the auspicious ceremony given by the community to dedicate the new library. Many of the village dignitaries were present. Plaques designating book sections were hung, prayers were said, there was dancing, and Jim, Amber and the rest of his family were presented with at least 30 khata scarves around their necks. Each scarf represents a blessing. I'm sure Jim will have a more detailed first person account when he connects. I know I am anxiously awaiting pictures. We have found that the satellite phone doesn't maintain connection for more than a few minutes at a time. However, he will be back in Kathmandu in a few days so should be able to update the blog.