early to bed
this is going to have to be a quickie as the entire town of kalimpong seems to be closing down, i haven't had dinner and our hotel has an 830 curfew. what would i do without disclaimers?
i feel muddled about what i wrote last. caught between idealising poverty and craving creature comforts that come along with modernisation. all i know is that there is a deep weariness in myanmar. it sticks like molasses to all the chaos, lively streets and smiling people-an almost impercepticle undercurrent in a very vibrant culture . after being there awhile it starts sticking to you as well if you're not careful. it definately started sticking to me.
but india! i can feel myselff getting less sticky every day. the streets of calcutta, throwing paint at hindus on holi, hiking in the foothills of the himalayas (five km barefoot thanks to my fantastic new shoes), sipping three second super fine tippy golden flower orange pekoe darjeeling tea! kali temples, goat sacrifices, tibetan prayer flags, the azan once again and god knows what else....
this is india?
i feel muddled about what i wrote last. caught between idealising poverty and craving creature comforts that come along with modernisation. all i know is that there is a deep weariness in myanmar. it sticks like molasses to all the chaos, lively streets and smiling people-an almost impercepticle undercurrent in a very vibrant culture . after being there awhile it starts sticking to you as well if you're not careful. it definately started sticking to me.
but india! i can feel myselff getting less sticky every day. the streets of calcutta, throwing paint at hindus on holi, hiking in the foothills of the himalayas (five km barefoot thanks to my fantastic new shoes), sipping three second super fine tippy golden flower orange pekoe darjeeling tea! kali temples, goat sacrifices, tibetan prayer flags, the azan once again and god knows what else....
this is india?
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