Last night at PG's place we were talking about going to Nepal, as her siblings are considering moving back, for good-ish. It's not the end-all, we agreed. There's great facilities, young people are returning and creating opportunities for others, the family and social structures are not as...feudalistic and traditional as olden times but still provide support when one needs them. Specially if outsourcing research or well-paid positions, living in Nepal with a good earning, having your car and house and driver is going to be amazing, and you will not suffer greatly. Going home is no more a curse that was.
That was the first half of the night.
In the second half we discovered despite everything, we'd still be in Nepal. Still the same lack of proper infrastructure, the crappy healthcare system, the corrupt and unaccountable system of governance, the lawlessness, and scary traffic, the dust and the smoke, the general lack of green spaces, lack of walking opportunities, and inflation. We agreed if you did have to go to Nepal, the ideal situation would be to be located there, but not actually be there. A virtual existence where you are not limited by your physical reality.
Tough nut to crack, this. More on this in the coming weeks and months.
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