Laura's Year in Asia = Fun Stories

Justina and I found the answer at the intersection of Buddha rd. and Temple st. here in Bodgaya, India. It's where Buddha came to develop his theory of enlightement, and the Bodhi tree that he sat under is still here today. (well a decendent, it was something like 6th century AD) Its a really cool place, that is a little more laid back than the bigger cities we've been in. But its still full of the hassles inherent in India, electrical power is intermittent at best, probably on about 3 hours a day. And lots of beggars and touts just getting in your way. Getting here was another day long adventure that I don't even think I can begin to blog - but we drove THROUGH a garbage dump and the potholes on the road were so deepI swear we were half way to Vancouver. Last night at 7pm when we decided we needed some chips for dinner, we wandered out of the hotel and just about started a riot. White girls on the loose!!! The hotel manager followed us around to make sure we were ok. Its a funny place here.

Justina has come down with a little something, so we're taking it easy here - probably wander the dozens of temples that Buddhist countries have set up here (I actually said Sawadeekaa today!) and go to the Zen meditations at the Japanese temple at 5pm. Then we've got an intense 48-hour travel period to get to Darjeeling... Himalaya views and great tea awaits.

ps. Happy birthday Heather and Megan!!!!!