Fun Nepal facts you won't find in the Lonely Planet Guidebook

I have taken it upon myself to share the daily fun facts I experience, just so you all are prepared if you ever take an amazing trip to Nepal!
1) Crossing the street is like playing the old videogame, Frog. You simply move strategically, side to side, front to back. Once you get to the middle of the road, stop on the "median" and hope not to be hit by oncoming traffic. Then, repeat the process to make your full cross to the other side of the street. If anyone watches Seinfeld, think of the episode when George was moving his Frog videogame across a New York street - but multiply the scariness by 50!

2) Practice pronunciation of Nepalese words BEFORE speaking in public. A wrong sound can mean an entirely wrong word. As I was tutoring the children I was trying to say the name of a river, but instead said, "I like to milk goats"!!!! We were all laughing so hard we were crying!

3) Never let an appendage hang outside the window of a moving vehicle, unless you want to risk losing it!

4) The countless number of men and boys holding hands does not infer openness of homosexuality, it's just a sweet way of showing affection towards friends.

5) If you see a cow on the street, touch the cow and then your forehead, and you will be blessed for the day.

6) Upon hearing the hocking of mucus, move quickly because it will catch air.

7) If you get hit by a car, make sure it has blue plates, because those are the only cars with insurance.

8) The subtle head bobble means yes, not no or maybe.

More to come, my internet is out of service in a few minutes. Check out the new pictures!!!