Typhoid Scare

The day was a very interesting one. First off, I was informed that there was a breakout of Typhoid Fever at the Orphanage where I have been going on Saturdays. I opted out of the Typhoid shot when preparing for the trip, so I am on my own .

I spent the day with the photographer trying to get good shots for the brochure at Tewa. The internet is really bad, so I was ready to come home early. Sita was going down the hill and offered me a ride on her scooter. There was already a passenger so I had my first three-person scooter ride. It was a little hairy. NO HELMET and the traffic is amazing. All I could think of was how I could be helicoptered out if I was really hurt bad. I survived!!

That evening I learned how to make Momos. It is the food of Nepal. They are like pot stickers, but slightly different shape. The shape is a killer. You could definitely tell mine from the others. It was a lot of fun and the girls were so helpful and had a lot of patience.

It is now morning and I am at my usual morning spot, Mike’s Breakfast, having eggs (my only protein for the day). They have great coffee and the people are so nice. Actually everyone in Nepal is nice until they get behind a steering wheel or motorbike or have to wait in line. There is no such thing as taking your turn.

I am making spaghetti sauce and gnocchi for dinner tonight for the group at Tara’s home. It is my way of saying thanks to everyone. So I have to go to the super grocery store and attempt to find the ingredients. Not sure how everything will work out but it is the thought that counts.

I can’t believe I only have a couple days left before my trip to Bhutan. I am already counting on my trip back in March. Sorry Eric, I am really hooked on this place.

Namaste, Paula