Well, we are in Darjeeling, and like Jer mentioned, it is wonderful. 
The climate here is so much like back home that it's kinda funny. I have been able to wear my jeans and a long sleeve shirt- what a nice respite from the 100 degree 100% humidity weather of Kolkata. Yesterday and today we spent most of our time walking around the town and doing a bit of shopping. I decided it was time for me to go local and I got Shalwar Suit fabric, which I will take to a tailor tomorrow. Basically it's like a sari with pants- much better for walking with a giant backpack. Most of the clothing here is very colorful, so I went with a bright pink color with embroidered gold stars to help me fit in. :) 
We also visited the Zoo and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. The Zoo wasn't as bad as I thought it might be- the animals were in large natural enclosures, however the fences seemed a little bit too close for comfort in the tiger enclosure... We went up to the top of Observation Hill, where if the weather is good you have a great view of the mountains and surrounding hillside. 
In our case, however, the weather was very cloudy and misty, so we had a great view of the ground 20 feet in front of us. Nevertheless, it was a great spot, absolutely COVERED in Tibetan prayer flags and shrines, and with the mist the whole thing seemed very surreal.
-Kathleen
The climate here is so much like back home that it's kinda funny. I have been able to wear my jeans and a long sleeve shirt- what a nice respite from the 100 degree 100% humidity weather of Kolkata. Yesterday and today we spent most of our time walking around the town and doing a bit of shopping. I decided it was time for me to go local and I got Shalwar Suit fabric, which I will take to a tailor tomorrow. Basically it's like a sari with pants- much better for walking with a giant backpack. Most of the clothing here is very colorful, so I went with a bright pink color with embroidered gold stars to help me fit in. :) 
We also visited the Zoo and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. The Zoo wasn't as bad as I thought it might be- the animals were in large natural enclosures, however the fences seemed a little bit too close for comfort in the tiger enclosure... We went up to the top of Observation Hill, where if the weather is good you have a great view of the mountains and surrounding hillside. 
In our case, however, the weather was very cloudy and misty, so we had a great view of the ground 20 feet in front of us. Nevertheless, it was a great spot, absolutely COVERED in Tibetan prayer flags and shrines, and with the mist the whole thing seemed very surreal.-Kathleen
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I hope you all are taking pictures!!!
Kathleen! I bet you look beautiful!!
Enjoy and miss you.. Love Ya Aunt Janet
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