Then, I realized it was just a real Corn Husk doll. Bummer!
Namaste from the Roof of the World,
Mike
Friday, March 23, 2018
Excitement And Disappointment
I saw this sign and got excited. Oh boy, Nebraska Cornhusker stuff!
Then, I realized it was just a real Corn Husk doll. Bummer!
Namaste from the Roof of the World,
Mike
Then, I realized it was just a real Corn Husk doll. Bummer!
Namaste from the Roof of the World,
Mike
Don't You Just Hate It When . . .
We have plenty of feral dogs lying around. Sometimes, they even lie in the road.
But, don't you just hate it when you are going to your favorite ATM and a cow is blocking the way? Arrrrgh! Maybe tomorrow . . .
Only in Nepal (and, maybe, India.)
Namaste from the roof of the world,
Mike
But, don't you just hate it when you are going to your favorite ATM and a cow is blocking the way? Arrrrgh! Maybe tomorrow . . .
Only in Nepal (and, maybe, India.)
Namaste from the roof of the world,
Mike
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Nepal is #1
"According to the 2018 Environment Performance Index, Nepal's air quality has become the worst in the world, ranked at the bottom of 180 countries!"
This has mostly to do with the Kathmandu Valley where I live. I live in Patan, which is next to Kathmandu. There are 3 cities in this valley. Patan is close, but not as bad as Kathmandu.
Now that I live here I understand some things about the Bible that I didn't before.
One thing is the concept of washing of the feet. In my mind it was about humility. But, if you wear sandals in an area like here, it is no different than washing your hands before you eat - you wash your feet when you come home.
In Thailand, they wear sandals a lot because it is so hot. But, it is not so dirty (in Bangkok) like it is here. Here, in Nepal, it is very dirty. However, now, everyone wears shoes. So, people take their shoes off when they come inside. You will already have a layer of dust on your shoes like if you didn't dust your living room for 3 months.
Many stores here are open air. Many others keep their doors propped open for air. All merchandise is dirty. You buy a bag of oatmeal, the cashier rings it up, then the bagger wipes off the thick layer of dust and puts it in your bag. And so on . . . Add to that fact that expiration dates are meaningless here, you have to carefully check each packaged item before you buy it. Add the yearly monsoons and you also have can goods with rust on them.
Another interesting aspect is the idea of idols made of stone. I never thought much about it. There is God and then everything else. Thailand is Buddhist and they have a zillion Buddha statues. I didn't think much about them. They are just sitting there happily. Nepal is a Hindu country. They have a zillion Gods and it seems like each God has a zillion ways they look. The common denominator is that they are all freaking scary. We have one in the lobby that looks like it was designed to induce nightmares.
Oh well, life goes on. Since I have returned from Thailand, I still haven't turned on my TV or looked at a sports, gaming, or news internet site. So, I am getting a lot done. My next problem in my game of whack-a-mole for distraction and procrastination is Youtube. So, I have decided to just say no internet unless I am looking up something for Bible Study, Finance, or personal life needs.
It is interesting watching myself convert from USA concepts/measurements to non-USA. I am just now starting to think in Centigrade as opposed to Fahrenheit. It is going to be 23 degrees in a couple of days - Whoo-hoo! (22 degrees C = 72 degrees F)
Namaste From The Top Of The World
Mike
This has mostly to do with the Kathmandu Valley where I live. I live in Patan, which is next to Kathmandu. There are 3 cities in this valley. Patan is close, but not as bad as Kathmandu.
Now that I live here I understand some things about the Bible that I didn't before.
One thing is the concept of washing of the feet. In my mind it was about humility. But, if you wear sandals in an area like here, it is no different than washing your hands before you eat - you wash your feet when you come home.
In Thailand, they wear sandals a lot because it is so hot. But, it is not so dirty (in Bangkok) like it is here. Here, in Nepal, it is very dirty. However, now, everyone wears shoes. So, people take their shoes off when they come inside. You will already have a layer of dust on your shoes like if you didn't dust your living room for 3 months.
Many stores here are open air. Many others keep their doors propped open for air. All merchandise is dirty. You buy a bag of oatmeal, the cashier rings it up, then the bagger wipes off the thick layer of dust and puts it in your bag. And so on . . . Add to that fact that expiration dates are meaningless here, you have to carefully check each packaged item before you buy it. Add the yearly monsoons and you also have can goods with rust on them.
Another interesting aspect is the idea of idols made of stone. I never thought much about it. There is God and then everything else. Thailand is Buddhist and they have a zillion Buddha statues. I didn't think much about them. They are just sitting there happily. Nepal is a Hindu country. They have a zillion Gods and it seems like each God has a zillion ways they look. The common denominator is that they are all freaking scary. We have one in the lobby that looks like it was designed to induce nightmares.
Oh well, life goes on. Since I have returned from Thailand, I still haven't turned on my TV or looked at a sports, gaming, or news internet site. So, I am getting a lot done. My next problem in my game of whack-a-mole for distraction and procrastination is Youtube. So, I have decided to just say no internet unless I am looking up something for Bible Study, Finance, or personal life needs.
It is interesting watching myself convert from USA concepts/measurements to non-USA. I am just now starting to think in Centigrade as opposed to Fahrenheit. It is going to be 23 degrees in a couple of days - Whoo-hoo! (22 degrees C = 72 degrees F)
Namaste From The Top Of The World
Mike
Monday, January 15, 2018
Walking And Talking
I subscribe to a site that sends me a quote from C. S. Lewis every day. Yesterday's was a good one:
"Walking and talking are two very great pleasures, but it is a mistake to combine them. Our own noise blots out the sounds and silences of the outdoor world."
I guess this would also pertain to earphones, although, I think jogging is in a different category than walking. There, earphones would be appropriate, if desired.
"Walking and talking are two very great pleasures, but it is a mistake to combine them. Our own noise blots out the sounds and silences of the outdoor world."
I guess this would also pertain to earphones, although, I think jogging is in a different category than walking. There, earphones would be appropriate, if desired.
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Well, I am back on The Roof Of The World as of Jan. 11th. I am now 8-squared years old.
My first week in Thailand was a lot of fun. I visited a lot of old haunts and did a whole lot of walking. Going from a mile high to sea level really gives you some energy.
Unfortunately, then I got sick - twice. That is amazing since I didn't get sick at all the 5 months I was there before. Upon reflection, I remember, at the hotel, seeing them pour a pot of water into the coffee urn with which we make our instant coffee, tea, and cups of ramen noodles. I think they were pouring tap water into it instead of using bottled water. Arrrgh, it ruined my whole second week. I ended up doing no shopping.
The second time happened 5 hours before I was to leave for the airport. I got frantic figuring I would have to miss my flight and stay in Bangkok a couple more days. But, I took 8 Imodium in the next 3 hours and felt safe by 7 am and went ahead to the airport. Everything turned out alright.
Namaste from The Roof Of The World
My first week in Thailand was a lot of fun. I visited a lot of old haunts and did a whole lot of walking. Going from a mile high to sea level really gives you some energy.
Unfortunately, then I got sick - twice. That is amazing since I didn't get sick at all the 5 months I was there before. Upon reflection, I remember, at the hotel, seeing them pour a pot of water into the coffee urn with which we make our instant coffee, tea, and cups of ramen noodles. I think they were pouring tap water into it instead of using bottled water. Arrrgh, it ruined my whole second week. I ended up doing no shopping.
The second time happened 5 hours before I was to leave for the airport. I got frantic figuring I would have to miss my flight and stay in Bangkok a couple more days. But, I took 8 Imodium in the next 3 hours and felt safe by 7 am and went ahead to the airport. Everything turned out alright.
Namaste from The Roof Of The World
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