So I have arrived in Darjeeling, and I am happy to say I have little to report.
Classes are good, I may actually fall into the beginner catagory. I going to give the intermediate another shot monday with some preparation, because the subjects they are studying are much more in intresting. Well see, the begginer class is not bad, there is only one other student there and he has been living and studing in Darjeeling for about 4 months, which is quite alot of immersion. The other students are nice and the teachers are quite able.
I found a nice house with a Tibetan family above the center of town (they have a fantastic veiw from the porch) and they are very nice as well. They have been very kind overall and they are careful to speak mostly or almost only in Tibetan, which is really good.
Delhi was not bad, the area I stayed in Manjukatila is much nicer than Paragange where I stayed before. I did almost miss my train due to many mix ups (taxi drivers taking me to the wrong train stations, etc.) but it true India magic I hopped on my train as it was moving ;). Although later it stopped just a little down the tracks to load supplies, so I think I might not have missed it if I was a few minutes later, but it had a great dramatic effect. The train ride was really nice, they served me so much food I had to start refusing things, which the people riding with me thought was quite strange.
Other than that not much to report. I did also was like 5 kilometers to the Tibetan district of Darjeeling, only to find out that the center was in the center of town, that was kinda funny.
Take care everyone,
Ryan
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Look at all those tea bushes!!
ReplyDeletep.s. glad to know it has been uneventfully good. How was London?
London was nice, I got a little confused getting around at the beginning :), but once I got going it was excellent. The exhibit in the Brittish museum was really excellent. I am thinking specifically of the Buddhist art, some of that is quite famous and old. It was really neat to see it up close.
ReplyDeleteHi Ryan,
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you are settling in well:)
Speaking of the Tea Bushes, I think it would be a marvelous idea to ditch most of your old India clothing when your stay is finished and just load your backpack with some nice fresh tea leaves. Who needs old dusty cloths when you could have fresh delicious tea leaves?
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Tell us more about the family you are staying with, and pictures if possible of the view.
-jes
I am with Jes, I want pixs! It was great to hear from you Ryan. I am so pleased you are with a nice family.
ReplyDeleteI found a lovely Buddha in the bathroom, thanks it was a happy surprise!
Ma
Hi Ryan!!! Glad to hear you are doing so well!! Your mom sent me your blog. I taught ancient world history and we studied ancient India. It is an amazing country!! Have fun!
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Misses Kahale!
ReplyDeleteWhat a small world :). Good to hear from you, hope all is well in your world.
Ryan