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Nathan&EllieIndia Adventure BlissTaking it easy in McLoed Ganj
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The last few days have been a bit of a blur. Not because we have been busy, rather because I’ve been sick and pretty much confined to bed. I’m down to just a runny nose and a slight headache from being totally incapacitated with a fever and massive killer headache. I managed to hold it at bay until we reached the Himalayan town of McLoed Ganj, home to the Tibetan Government in Exile. Its been the most breathtaking place to recover. With a window view akin to floating in the clouds(especially when you all drugged and sick). Although we have been here 5 days, yesterday was the first time I was well enough to take a look around. (Note: After this post, I went straight out and got food poisoning and was sick for a further 5 days!!!) There are amazing arts and crafts for sale. Much better quality than anywhere else I have seen so far. However the place does have a touristy feel that your expected to have money and spend it (or more likely give it away). I’ve been tracking with the mindset that you look after the poor, as they support the structure and lifestyle that you are leading. However, simply giving out money for food, or buying Nestlé Milk powder for babies (which was very often requested) doesn’t feel like making a permeant contribution. Especially since I know I could give away everything I have and it wouldn’t make a dent in the problem. While I have explored ideas for poverty reduction intellectually, its really setting in that poverty alleviation is a very complex, but necessary task.

Today we followed some advice from a Swiss resident here and walked over the ridge, through the monkey infested forest, to a small nearby village. I really got a good feeling there. It was quite and simple. Give the time again, I would choose to stay here rather than McLoed Ganj.

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Written by seroka  28 months ago


sounds a bit draining, but like the sounds of art and crafts. (souvenir for mum?) maybe errings? yes I guess at times you guys feel poor, but next to the locals brings you back to reality maybe. THey sound like they are rich in environment beautiful in parts. loving reading your experiences what I sound may sound trite.

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