Amanda Bensel

Category: Nepal

  • Kathmandu post Earthquake: Same same, but different…

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    On Friday June 12, around 9pm we landed on the single run-way of Nepal’s single international airport in Kathmandu, passing through a few thunderstorms on our descent. There are no fancy airwalks at this airport, only air-buses to transport passengers a whole 15 yards between the plane and the terminal. It appeared we were one…

  • On Adventure, Returns and Investigation

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    On June 11th, I boarded a plane to head to back to Nepal, my peace corps home of over two years. This trip marks new territory for me. Up until this point my traveling soul has favored new exploration, ushered by a youthful case of the travelers bug – which causes those infected to seek…

  • Recent RPCV Interview

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    As part of the transition home, the Peace Corps office for returned PCVs sent out an interview request. The questions are fairly in-depth and range from serious perspective insights to silly inquiries. I thought it worthwhile to post my responses here:   WHAT LED YOU TO SERVE IN THE PEACE CORPS?  Peace Corps service appealed to…