This post features student writing by Sofia.

Today we went on an airplane from Kathmandu to Salleri village in the  Solukhumbu district! It was very exhilarating and I felt so alive when the plane dipped into the mountains and swerved through villages.

“I felt like Harrison Ford on Air Force One.” — Jeff

“I was terrified the whole time because I’m scared of heights, but at least we didn’t have to sit through a 12-hour bus ride.” — Victor

“It was awesome. I felt like we were flying. I felt like we were in an Indiana Jones movie!” — Katie