On Sunday I left Amritsar to come back up into the mountains to McLeod Ganj. Originally a British hill station, it is now the home-way-from-home of the Dalai Lama, and of a sizeable Tibetan community. The town is quite small, and full of western tourists and Budhist monks. It is interesting to look over and see a monk, in red robes, sitting and email1317ing at the computer next to you. I find the Tibetans very engaging and positive.
With some luck, I will get to attend a public audience with His Holiness.

My plan to come here was inspired by my college professor and mentor, Roscoe Hill, who will be bringing a group of students here at the end of November to teach English. On Monday I started teaching two small groups of Tibetans. Most of my students are monks. They very lighthearted and friendly.
Visitors can find classes here on just about any subject: Tibetan, Hindi, Budhism, yoga, meditation, massage, etc. The town is virtually buzzing with activity.
Food here is very diverse. There is excellent Tibetan food, of course. Dishes include several kinds of noodle soup, and my personal favorite: ‘momos’ (much like chinese pot-stickers). Due to the number of westerners, you can find Italian food, Israeli food, and good pastries.