After spending so much time at the hospital in Thailand, I was not planning on or thinking that I would end up in the hospital again! However, I did! It was not for anything major, just a neck sore! I was getting ready to go volunteer in a remote village. The village is about three hours from Kathmandu but then a 2-hour hike. My sore was not getting any better so I decided that I should probably get some sort of medicine for it before I got to the village. I went to the local hospital and it was very different from Thailand!
Infected
Bloody
Big books used for record keeping
In Thailand everything was computerized, my photo was even taken and it corresponded with all my records. Not only was everything computerized, there was wifi and people walking around serving beverages. This was not the case at the hospital in Kathmandu.
In Kathmandu, everything was done by hand and there were no computers. There were these big books that information was written in. I was also handed a book with blank pages. This was the book that the doctor wrote down my prescriptions and any other information. If I were to have follow-up treatments, I would have to bring the book every time so the doctor could see what had been done. The door that read “Surgery” was next to the “Dermatology” office that I was going into. There was also gynecology, internal medicine, and various other rooms all next to each other.
Waiting area
Outside reception
Outside pharmacy
It cost me $8.40 and I had to pay prior to seeing the doctor. If I went in the morning it would have only cost me $3.00! I am not quite sure why this is the case, I think because it is busier in the afternoon/evening. The doctor prescribed me some cream, which I bought at the hospital pharmacy for 50 cents. I don’t think I will even be filing an insurance claim for this visit. However, that comment right there makes me feel like a spoiled rich westerner considering many people in Nepal are unable to afford this hospital. I am very grateful. 
Just hoping you recover well. Looks like an annoying sore.
I do so admire your courage and stamina in taking this trip and keeping on going.
What a store of experiences you will draw on for your whole life.
All the best and lots of love, Sandy Hurst
Thanks so much, Sandy! It means a lot that you are reading and commenting. Yes, sore was annoying but it is better now! Thanks for the kind words and for reading.
girl, you are crazy and I couldn’t be more proud of you. I’m a total chicken when it comes to traveling and such. I’m envious of your free spirit, compassion and flexibility. Miss you, take care
Thanks, Vindi 🙂 That means a lot! Thanks for reading and commenting. Give the girls a hug from me. Miss you you! xoxo
Melanie, I have been following your journey reading your fb updates as well as talking with your mother – and indeed as another commented, you are a courageous and a mighty strong woman. I admire your tenacity and your adventurous free spirit. Far too often, it is due to negligence of ones conscience, a place like this becomes so insignificant, but you are stirred by a supraliminal eye or as most people might call soul. Thank you for sharing in words and pictures your very worthy encounters. Stay safe and healthy and let me know when you’ve decided to move on to Colombo.
Hi Cynthia, Thank you so much for the kind words. This has and continues to be such an amzing expereince. I am learning so much about myself and who I am. I almost did not come on this adventure but I decided that I could not make decisions based on fear and “what if”. The people that I have met have shown me so much kindness and love. I am truly grateful for everyone that I have met. Thank you for reading and commenting.