This morning brought hot sunny weather. Lily enjoyed some cold leftover pizza for both breakfast and lunch! At our placement, we took the children to a park and enjoyed a picnic with snacks, chips and cookies. They had a ball and so did we. When we returned to home base we ate lunch and watched the monsoon rain and hail roll in. I have never seen anything like it! Huge hail..and sustained heavy rains that lasted for about two hours..now current clear skies. To pass the time, we napped, played cards and watched movies. Just right.
Momos were on the menu tonight for dinner...and they are "the" thing here...sort of like dumplings and the junk food of choice for any who go out for a snack. They can be filled with chocolate, vegetables, chicken etc...and so I decided that I would partake in another cooking lesson..This time with Mukesh. The momo process is definately a labor of love. Everything is from scratch and it took about 3 hours in total to make enough for all of us...which included about 4 people in the kitchen working on this at any given time. Again..nothing is measured, but I did write down the recipe and hope it can turn out as well in the future. Mukesh is an expert momo wrapper and despite MANY tries, I was unsuccessful at getting mine to look as perfect as his..neat, little accordian folded packages of savory goodness. 3 hours to make and 10 minutes to eat! That is the way of things here. We wound down the evening with a few rounds of card games and chatting. I am getting used to the slower pace..and am still basking in the downshift that came yesterday after our visit to the Tibetan temple. Life IS this simple if you can make it so. I am learning to be still, quiet and reflective. Lily is good at this practice it seems..but most kids don't carry the same burdens we do as adults. I must confess...I do miss work some and my daily chores. I realize they bring me joy...and sometimes I get so caught in my own thinking of them as burdens I forget to enjoy the watering of the plants, feeding the dogs, weeding the garden and being productive at work. My perspective is shifting..gratefully so. Thank you for your comments..we love waking up in the morning to read them! Prayers for peace again tonight. XO
Hi Amy and Lily,
ReplyDeleteI am loving all your comments. Can't wait to hear more stories when you get back.
Love,
Jane
Hi Amy & Lily,
ReplyDeleteThis is so much fun, you are truly having an excellent adventure. I heard the Dali Lama speak in Seattle two years ago, it was inspiring. I loved his dimples!
Can't wait to read more!
Love to you both
~Carolyn
Caroline wanted to ask Lily what grade she was in. Caroline forgets. She thinks it is amazing that Lily can already babysit- by looking at the photos. We just scrolled thru all of them so C could see!
ReplyDeleteIt is super hot here. 90 and humid (and we live at the shore) and I have all the fans going. Cooking some fish and salad and just stuck a few beers in the freezer! The frills that we take for granted...
We are about to walk down to the dock and jump in. A cool off before bed. We are thinking of you every day in your journey.
We cannot wait for your impromptu cape dinners on the porch! Sandy feet and sunsets! Missing you. You seem worlds away! We cannot wait for the update in person.
Pammy and Caroline
Amy & Lily,
ReplyDeleteI can't tell you how wonderful it's been to follow you through your days there. After I read this post I felt my shoulders drop a bit as I took a good look around me to absorb all the blessings I have here. Thank you for sharing your experiences, I am going to try and be more aware of my own perspective as well.
You both look beautiful in your new clothes - the pictures of all the trip have been great. Maybe when you return there will be an evening of cooking Indian food, eating with our fingers and dancing! What fun. Safe travels home to you both.
lots of love,
Susan