Day one of two to explore Kathmandu, was again another amazing privilege to see the places where we know the Hayes family – Bruce, Libby, Daniel, Julia, Stephanie & Ruth, would have spent the bulk of their time while here in Kathmandu for so many years. Our first stop was weaving our way through the incredible traffic to see KISC [Kathmandu International Study Centre]. We met up with Kylie Colville who gave us a tour. We saw first hand the rooms where Libby taught, and the classrooms where Daniel, Julia, Steph & Ruth would have sat.

So good to see a place that has been in our prayers for so long.

We then walked round the corner to the INF offices and met Ros Brain, a beautiful vivacious lady who is the Pastoral Care Officer for INF missionaries around the Kathmandu area. More great stories and connections. She also gave us a Nepali/English New Testament for us to give to Raju, our driver. We pray that the profound and powerful words of Scripture might open his heart to the truth of Jesus and His work on the cross.

Following INF, Raju then skilfully drove us to Patan Hospital where Bruce shared his gifts and skills for so many years. Again, so good to see a place that we have heard about for such a long time.

We found a cafe for lunch and then made our way up the hill to the monkey temple, only to find the road closed. No problem for Raju, he knew the other way and again headed back through chaotic traffic to get us up the back road.

Not only did we see the monkeys, but the views of the Kathmandu Valley were certainly the highlight of that visit.

Another beautiful day of great input and food for prayer.