Ladakh!

Another quick update...

We are in Ladakh, taking a few days in Leh to acclimatize and re-stock before heading up to Likir for the next 2 months. Our mini vacation was full of all sorts of excitement - everything from food poisoning to making new friends at train stations to running into old friends in the most unexpected places to a spin through the most heavily fortified airport I've ever seen. Pictures are forthcoming, but that will have to wait for a more organized internet cafe visit.

Leh is wonderful. Small and right now very peaceful as the tourist season hasn't quite started yet and the whole town is under a 'bund' (strike) at the behest of a local political organization. The weather is divine - highs only in the 60s, crystal blue skies, but with snow showers up on the high peaks - really cool to watch. We're holed up in a groovy little guest house tucked back away from the main road, and having fun playing with the 2 little boys who live there. Ben and Caitlin are already picking up some rudimentary Ladakhi.

Looking forward to the next 2 months!