today it's been raining all morning. there were magnificent thunderstorms and pouring rain earlier, but now it's settled down into a nice sprinkle. i know i promised pictures this time, but the internet on the roof of my building, where i know i can upload pictures, is sketchy right now b/c of the rain, so later tonight i will be able to put some up there.
i met an australian woman named jane, who i will be sharing a taxi with tomorrow as she is visiting all the monasteries and various sights around here. so tomorrow am around 10 we set out to do all that. should be some good pictures to be had there as well. i should have gone with her into town as now i have nothing to do except wait for the rain to let up and then i suppose wander around.
just to clarify - the main tourist spot up here (where i am at the moment)is called mcleod ganj - it's a short Rs 120 taxi ride up steep and narrow winding roads from dharamsala, where the bus left us off. here are the tibetans walking around in traditional garb and what have you. the dalai lama's residence is here as well, though i don't believe he's here at present. the hotel owners are offering me if id like to go trekking for short day trips, about a week total, up further into the himalayas. they assure me they have pack animals to carry the packs so i wouldn't be laden down with my heavy backpack. i'll consider it..
also, here i may do some shopping and try to post it to the US, so amanda check your email cuz i will send you one requesting what you want..
alright pictures and such later tonight then..
