I think I may have been Sushant's first paying guest. In 2009, I was on my first visit to Nepal. Although my friends and I thought we did not want a guide, 11 year old (at that time) Sushant and his friend Tej managed to change our minds. We were blown away by their knowlege, candor and insights even at that early age. Their command of the english language was remarkable and they also spoke some Spanish. The most amazing thing though, was the sincere enthusiasm they had to share the history of their country, and specifiacally Bhaktapur with visitors. And also they were FUN. Sushant told me then that it was his ambition to be a guide, and in the time I have known him he has never waivered from that wish. The love and pride he has for his country and his city is inpiring. In the years since then, I have brought dozens of friends to Bhaktapur to tour with Sushant, and I am always happy to have another chance to tour with him. He teases me that I should be able to lead the tour myself by now, but every time I go, I learn some thing new.  I am proud that he continues to study and that he has complete the Certification to become a licensed tour guide. He has also picked up a bit of the Chinese language over the years. During my time in Nepal, I have met many, many guides, but when I go to Bhaktapur, he is the only one I want.