Testimonials - Ali Palisca (USA)

I am so grateful to have come to Nepal and experience Pokhara in the way that we did.  WWOOFing here in cooperation with SADP Nepal was very rewarding. All of the members of SADP Nepal welcomed us as if we were family and continue to offer their help with whatever we need. They are a wonderful group of people. Our stays at the different farms in Pokhara were excellent sources for cultural exchange and sharing of ideas.
The hosts kept us well-fed and happy for the most part. I do have some suggestions that I believe could benefit the program if put into action. First, I felt that the hosts weren't very aware of our purpose for staying with them. They didn't seem to know why we wanted to farm and laughed at us when we tried to explain that we were there to work. I think it would be good to make sure the hosts know what the SADP and WWOOF organizations are and tell them to put us to work. I suggest that the hosts read about the WWOOF and SADP organizations and have a bigger role in their position. This group has a lot of potential. Their hearts and minds are in the right places and they care deeply about this program and its success. I would recommend everyone coming and involving themselves in this program.

Ali Palisca
PO Box, 366
EI Portal, CA USA 95318
apalisca@ucsc.edu