“I was at the animal shed when the ground started shaking. The rumbling of the earth and crying of animals was to much to bear. When they started running, I didn’t know if I should run with them or after them. Then I thought about my mother. I forgot about the animals and ran towards home praying. When I saw her alive, I went to her and held her in my arms. I did not let go, the earth was still shaking. She turned 100 this year.” (Deo Man Gurung, Barpak, Gorkha)
