Lots to report in the last few days. Still in Darjeeling enjoying the cooler climate and more relaxed attitude. The majority of the people here are Indian tourists so we are no longer completely foreign. There are also a lot of people dressed in more modern western clothing so we do not look too of place.
We have met up with other back packers, some we met in Kolkata, some Ronit knows from her schooling, and some we met here in Glenary's. So have had lots of group meals and interesting conversations.
Woke up at 3:50am yesterday morning to head to Tiger Hill in Ghum to see the sunrise and the mountains. Of course, as is typical of Darjeeling, when we got there a fog descended over the hills and blocked even the sun from view. Got one or two nice photo's anyways. We also got photographed a couple times by different Indian tourists (there were hundreds of them on the hill). One family even asked to pose with Ronit and Sarah as though they were celebrities.
Went for a walk down to see Green Zone at the theatre. Funny that we went to buy a cd for Ronit and saw packages of about 50 different movies, all about 100 rupees each. However, when we got to the movie theatre security was so tight we were asked to check our camera batteries at the desk. Clearly, that plan is working well.....especially since if I had been trying to pirate the movie I could have simply pulled out my backup battery that I keep in my bag. Hmm.....plan failed, no?
Went to the pub for a few beers, some thai food, some more street momo's and had my first day of meat. Had some Schezuan chicken, some pork dish, another beef dish (all shared between the guys and me). Even had my first sweet lassi! Day later so I think I am in the clear, PHEW!
Still looking out for the illusive mountain's but thinking of heading to Sikkim on Friday. Sure to see some there....I hope.
Just changed into cooler clothes as the sun was beating down. Now of course, having sat at a computer for the past 30 minutes, it is pouring rain. This is just as bad as island weather!
Time for some lunch. More street momo's and shaphalay's? Mmmm cabbage overload.
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