Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Nearing the half-way point...

When we first started travelling we were warned by more seasoned adventurers that at or about the 3 month mark, you really start missing home. We are a little premature but here nonetheless. Over some Chinese food in India, we started discussing some of the things we miss from home (one just can't eat Indian food everyday). In no particular order, here are some things that we miss:

  • Doritos - Grace only
  • Sushi - Grace especially
  • Toronto parks and summer in the city
  • Sit down toilets with paper, preferably on a roll
  • Paul's dogs
  • Our families (probably should have been first but you know Grace)
  • Good digestion and regular (formed) bowel movements
  • Red wine
  • Steak
  • Not sitting on a bus for 10 hours
  • Horkless sound waves
  • Some of you
  • The cottage....aahhhh
  • Unstained clothing
  • More than two pairs of pants
  • Less than 40 degree weather
  • Sweating only upon exertion
  • Poker nights
  • Cooking our own meals
  • Music - especially my guitar
  • Nights on a patio
  • Men not staring at Grace's chest
  • Hassle free purchasing
  • Staying in one place for longer than 4 days
  • No diarrhea
  • Bed bug free bedding
  • and finally, a place to call home

Those same seasoned travellers also told us on day 91 you forget all about these things and go back to being elated that you are travelling the world.

So screw the Doritos, we are off to Thailand soon!

Much love and respect for some,

Paully and Gracie

Saturday, June 16, 2007

*NEW PHOTOS

Greetings from Manali in Northern India. The weather is perfect, the scenery is stunning, and the internet works for 30 minutes at a time. Coincidentally, just enough time to post some more photos of our journey. The photos were taken during our month long visit to Nepal. They include Pokhara and our 12-day trek. Also included are photos from Hong Kong which were not posted earlier. Enjoy!