Movie Night at the Cottage

Saturday night I had my first "movie night" at Dyane Didi's (volunteers) cottage! Grade 10 and 11 kids came and coffee, crackers and peanut butter was served. "Into thin Air" was the DVD shown and everyone was transfixed with the tension as a large group of well to do, relatively well toned and well meaning but unrealistic folks tried to make it to the top of Everest. Certain folks ignored the leaders' climbing rules and did not turn back on time. Weather turned bad, subsequent health conditions and other nail biting incidents. Many died on their way down. Certain lessons to be learned. I made up a form to be filled in by spectators, i.e., name, grade, and comments after watching each movie. Some younger folks joined us to watch "The March of the Penguins", one of the most impressive and moving movies I have ever seen. If you have not seen it yet, go do so.

One more step for me towards integration and a hopeful contribution to the Childhaven Kathmandu community.

Hugs, Dyane