Incredibly quick update today, as I’m short on time:
Two days ago I met with OLE. The meeting went very well, but that’s content for another update another day! I also finished cloning hard drives, building computers, and packing everything up.
Yesterday, Ram came in even though it was a Saturday and helped me pack everything up. We tested each computer individually, then put half of them into boxes to take with me to Pokhara. I had hired a five seater car, but Muni thought it was too small and asked for something bigger. After this, Muni I stopped by the orphanage to donate two of the computers. I taught two kids how to turn it on, use it, open various programs, etc. Those two are going to teach the rest how to use the touch typing tutor, and I’ll check back with them when I arrive back in Kathmandu on the 15th. When we arrived back at Muni’s place from the orphanage, we saw the new van. It was huge! It could have fit 10 people. Same cost as the car, though, so we loaded the boxes of computers into the back and I set out on my way.
I’m here in Pokhara with 17 computers. Later today I will be meeting with Mr. Pun’s colleague who will give me a ride to the village. After that, we’ll take a hike to the school.
That’s all the time I have for now. I am not sure if I will have internet access while working at Mahabir’s schools, but I’ll try to give a better update some time soon.
UPDATE: Well, today there was a strike, and I am still in Pokhara. I took the time to meet Mr. Gurung as well as Kiran earlier, two of Mr. Friedericks’ friends. We had previously met the last time I was in Pokhara. Today I gave them seven computers. Two are for Jagan to use as he sees fit — to test, benchmarket, gauge marketability, etc — and five are for safe keeping until I get back to Pokhara next week. These five computers will be distributed between the Morning Star Academy and another local school, both of which I have already visited the last time I was here.
Unfortunately, the strike today not only applied to vehicles, but also stores. I was meant to pick up two batteries and two battery chargers, but that will have to wait until tomorrow morning. 6:00AM start, so I should get to bed! I’ll try to update the blog while in Nangi / Beni. We’ll see how things go!
That’s all for now.
Charles
I was born in London, England. At the age of ten, I moved to Hong Kong, which opened up a whole new part of the world: Asia. Since then, I have enjoyed traveling to different locales around the world. Having graduated from High School, I am taking a gap year to work on a computer project in Nepal, and later a cultural immersion trip in Ghana. This is the blog I am using to keep the world notified. 
Can’t wait to hear how the kids and teachers respond to their new computers. Hope you can access the internet while there.
eagerly waiting for the next update!