Andy was on the phone, so I walked across the alley way to the bar. These two guys were drinking 'Tongbas', so I figured I'd get in on it. The Tongba was a rather weird drink, with hot water and some sort of liquor poured over seeds or berries or something, I don't even know. I switched right back to beer afterwards.
My side of mine and Saroj's room. The room was great, I'll be ecstatic if the next one is as nice.
When I first saw the thumbnail of this picture I thought it was of my host family's house. But it's not, it's Jessie's.
The tap, on the road in front of the house I stayed in last week. This was my shower, and place to do laundry.
We're in Kathmandu again tonight because there was a strike near Dhading, so the roads were closed. Not really sure what the strikes consist of, but they used to be quite frequent, I'm not sure how often they happen now. But people block the road, so we can't head up there. We're not entirely sure of the circumstances surrounding this one, but it sounds pretty bad. Apparently there were a couple of people missing for the last couple months (I've heard that they were students and I've heard that they were politicians... perhaps neither is true), and the body of one was found today. Sounds gruesome, but I can assure you we're in no danger, so don't worry about it.
In other news, you should check out Elizabeth's blog, who is putting up pictures, too.... ewray123.blogspot.com.
In other news, you should check out Elizabeth's blog, who is putting up pictures, too.... ewray123.blogspot.com.
1 comment:
Hi Ryan,
I have been fascinated reading your blog. What a cool adventure - I envy you! Just by reading them I can tell what a good writer you are. Your Mom has been telling me that for years and now I am happy to be able to see that for myself. The strikes do sound dangerous despite your assurance to the contrary. Please take care of yourself.
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