…Might have had something to do with all those boxes!

In the midst of preparations for Vietnam, I injured my back. I was doing something that I do every day, but moved in a way that torqued my spine and created instant discomfort… Read More

Packing Party

Deep in the heart of Manhattan GAHP volunteers come together to pack up thousands of bottles of herbs for transport to Vietnam. Many hands and a good sense of humor make the work… Read More

Herbs, herbs, and more herbs!

First round of herbs are on their way to be packed up for Vietnam. Huge thank you to Blue Poppy for their generous donation of herbs and to Lin Sister Herbs for great… Read More

International Team for Vietnam

US (California, New York, South Carolina, Wyoming), Portugal, France, Switzerland.  It’s our most international team yet!

Travel Planning

Brainstorming around an old farm table in upstate New York, trying to map and calculate inland travel times for our first day in Vietnam. Thanks to internet maps, Skype and flourless chocolate cake,… Read More

You can help bring healthcare to people in need!

Donate your unused Frequent Flyer miles to sponsor a volunteer.  Best airlines are:  United, Singapore, Japan Airlines, Emirates, Virgin Air, Delta, etc!  65,000 is usually enough for a roundtrip ticket to our Asian… Read More

Pilot Trip to Vietnam!

Time to charge up the blog again; we are going to Vietnam!  We just got approval from the Vietnamese Embassy to bring a team of 12 practitioners and logisticians for 10 days this… Read More

Kagbeni

A welcome return to a beautiful village. The Red House in Kagbeni felt like homecoming. We were thrilled to see Frank and Greg and Kunzom there, on their way back down from Lo… Read More

Jomsom

We were thrilled to fly to Jomsom–one of only 3 flying days in the entire month due to the late monsoon. Jomsom always reminds me of an outpost town in the US old… Read More

Full Moon Festival

The Upper Mustang team made it to Kagbeni (after a 24+ hour trek slogging up the mountain) in time for the Muktinath Full Moon Festival and Horse Races. This festival honors the Thakuri… Read More

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