Tuesday: language and not too much else

So, tuesday we had language class for a few hours and then a free afternoon. I don't remember what we did. We probably just hung out or walked around Thamel. So I thought I'd use this post to discuss something about Kathmandu. It's cold. Obviously it's not nearly as cold as Canada is right now, but it does get down to near zero at night and in the mornings and evenings it's quite chilly. Here's why this is a problem for us hearty Canadians: Nepalis don't actually heat their homes. So if it's zero outside, it's zero inside. They've adapted by using scary gas flame space heaters and wonderful, wonderful yak shawls. Seriously, yaks must be warm all the time you guys. They've lent me this ugly orange sripey shawl and I often greet it in the morning by purring "hello lover" at it. Must get one for next Ottawa winter.

Once you go yak, you never go back

Also, here's a pic of Karen's from Tom & Jerry's bar. Clockwise from top left: Me (duh), Rajiv, Neer, DC, Karen. Soo much fun!