ONE MILLION FOOTSTEPS IN NEPAL

In Colin Smith ’Putali Baje’ (Butterfly Grandad), Peter Waine tells the remarkable true story of his second cousin, Colin Smith, a British missionary and teacher who dedicated over 50 years of his life to Nepal. From his early fascination with butterflies in England to becoming a beloved figure known as Butterfly Grandad in Nepal, Colin’s journey is one of passion, dedication, and an unwavering love for a country and its people.​​​​​​​Discover how a chance meeting in 2018 reconnected Peter with Colin, revealing Colin’s extraordinary contributions to butterfly conservation in Nepal, including establishing two of the country’s most important butterfly collections. Follow Colin’s decades-long quest for Nepali citizenship, a testament to his deep immersion in the local culture and his desire to be fully accepted as one of their own.