October 03, 2004
October 02, 2004
Papaya of Death
Monday I went home for dinner and for dessert we had papaya which tasted great at the time, but proved to be evil. (it makes me sick just thinking about it now) The next morning I felt really sore and...Read this update
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October 01, 2004
Final Paper
I skipped language class to type our final paper for this first part of the semester, but then met Nyimala, my teacher, on the way to turn it in, which sucked. I had to feign sickness, but what else could...Read this update
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September 28, 2004
MSG straight up
I visited a Tibetan doctor this morning who lives below us (my homestay) and besides his initial comment (you have many problems) and after another 5 min he said my loom is blocked or out of balance and my heart...Read this update
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September 24, 2004
Some differences
Some differences (besides the obvious) that I've noticed between here and the US- -Electricity here is pretty spotty -streets are at best mostly paved -everything here is filthy from dirt and garbage littered -no toilet paper -water pipes often leak...Read this update
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September 23, 2004
realization
I realized it's harder to separate yourself from the group than I thought - without alienating yourself. Anyway I'm really not looking to find any friends, that's not the point of this trip. This is such a personal trip to...Read this update
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September 21, 2004
Photos
City in the Clouds Mountains at night Kristina-la...Read this update
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September 20, 2004
Tashi Jong
Today we went to Tashi Jong, a monastery and nunnery about an hour and a half from Dharamsala. We rode in these awesome land rovers that were really comfortable. We broke out the ipods and rocked the whole trip. It...Read this update
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September 19, 2004
Monkeys, Mountains and Milk
Selections from my journal- 9/14 Right now I'm at the monastery temple sitting on the upper floor with a very temperate wind blowing across my face and back as a monk to my right prostrates in front of a stand...Read this update
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September 13, 2004
3rd day of Homestay
Well I finally moved into my homestay. For all of you wondering what is going on, the first week in Dharamsala we stayed at the beautiful, comfortable Hotel Tibet, right near the center of town. The picture of Dharamsala was...Read this update
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September 09, 2004
Dharamsala
Wow. sorry I haven't updated this in so long but given the general lack of potable water, let alone internet cafes, it's been a bit difficult. We have arrived in Dharamsala, center for the Tibetan government-in-exile and host to a...Read this update
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