An ambiguous title because of course Nepal is one of the most important watersheds on the planet in a literal sense but right now, as the Constitution draft voting enters its third day this really is a pivotal time for the Himalayan nation.
My thanks to all those taking an interest in these posts and understanding the project work here is very much influenced by what is going politically and socially. As I've mentioned before it's very easy for visitors to stay in the tourism bubble if they so wish but that is not an option when you are here trying to get things done.
I posted this image because it gives a sense of different thinking along with a possible connection. The next few days will tell if compromises is really possible or as threatened by the agitating parties further violence and discord. It is a fascinating time to be in the capital Kathmandu and it's certainly not my right to give an opinion, more so just to tell it as it is. I've talked to many people over the last few days, different backgrounds, ethnic groups, castes, education levels and aspirations. All I know is that there are a lot of people I care about, both in the conservation sector and outside it, all we can hope for is that somehow Nepal gets through this. The country is so diverse in its thinking there will always be disagreement but let's just hope the violence and unnecessary pain does not escalate.
