My willingness to learn a few words of Nepalese has gone a
long ways to break the ice with the people that I meet. But, the knowledge of English is the number one asset. People from all over the world interact with each other
and with the Nepalese and all this is done in English.
One other observation. It seems I am the only one in Nepal
that passes gas! Perhaps it is the change in diet.
Since we are on the subject, two thoughts as I am sitting
beside a dung fire. The smoke has a pleasant sweet smell
and the dung burns white hot.
Time wise, I am on schedule. It is regrettable that here
in a timeless world a schedule must be my guide
Well, the kids came to my Tea House. Directed by the
school teacher, with a drummer providing the rhythm, they
sang and danced their traditional songs, swirling with
muted colors as their vapory breaths mixed with the lowering clouds. The ruddy
cheeks and bright smiles reflected the spirit of these mountain
people.
