dharamsala

well, dharamsala continues to delight and surprise. I awake in wonderment over the sheer beauty of the place. snowy himalayan peaks peek over the foothills to soothe our aching eyes. Eyes that ache for sacred places and pristine natural views.
The weather is soothingly cloudy and stormy. Rainclouds threaten but the air remains comfortably warm. If it rains, it will be cozy.
This morning we moved to a new room. This room is awesome. Truly awesome. It reminds me of staying in a ski resort. There is full glass windows on the whole view side of the room so the room is so full of light and a whole wall that is open to the sky and the mountains. its a treat. didn't cost much more than a cheapy room either. $10cad per night, instead of $7.50. I think its worth the extra $2.50 per night to have the view, private balcony, marble floors and all-pine wood finishing, don't you? There is also a t.v. to watch the big cricket game on wednesday. India could win the world cup! i mean.... India is GOING to win the world cup!
Yesterday's dining adventures led to a version of Delhi Belly we will call Tibetan Tummy. As it turns out, after weeks of eating homecooked authentic north Indian dahl, vegetables and rice, doughy Tibetan momos (vegetable dumplings) and noodles are NOT what the doctor ordered. haha.
nothing as serious as full-blown Delhi belly, but just... a slightly grumpy tummy and indigestion.
Anyhow, digestive woes update aside, all is well. Sab thikkhe, as they say in Hindi.
If the weather clears there will be some hiking to lakes and waterfalls and temples on the agenda, but for now, just enjoying the view.

all my love
home in just over a week!

love and kisses
ang