Mutton curry
Well, today I am once again humbled by this amazing country.
A couple of days ago, I was in the tailors shop ordering another pair of trousers to be made, and the tailors sweet wife asked if I would like to come to lunch with them on Sunday. They only can afford meat once a week (mutton, which here, is goat), on Sundays, and they wanted to share it with me! How touching is that! Of course I accepted.
So, at the allotted time yesterday, I presented at the tailors shop - where the whole family were waiting. Mr and Mrs Tailor, the tailors brother and his wife, and thier seven kids processed through the back alleys of the village to thier one room house amongst the sand dunes and palm trees - where Mrs Tailor had prepared our sumptuous feast. I was treated like royalty and given TONS of two different types of mutton curry, as well as chapati's and rice. Being the guest of honour, I ate with the men, while Mrs Tailor and thier kids all waited outside for the time when they can eat the rest of the leftover food. I was amazed - these people have less than nothing, and they host me - Mrs chubby chops from the UK - and give me everything they have to eat for thier special once a week meal. God, it was amazing and wonderful and really humbling all at the same time. We had a delightful time and managed to talk a little (only the men can speak a little English) and I left very very full and also busting with happyness and love for this amazing place and the people in it.
While I was there, I took a few photos of the family and the kids, and they were all very excited to see themselves on the digital camera. I have decided today that Im going to get some prints for them in a nice frame to say "Thank you" for my lovely experience.
Later yesterday, Nela and I went to the neighbouring metropolis of Palolem beach (its a bit bigger and a lot more touristy than our lovely Patnem) for dinner and to book Reiki for this afternoon. Nela is having trouble with a local guy in Patnem - who is in love with her. If it wasnt so serious, it would be funny. He told her that he wanted a girlfriend, and that he was 24 - so no probs (she is 28). It transpires that he is 19..... luckily they have only been on one date. The worst thing was though, his uncle collared ME on the street (as the older responsible one of our "family" -thats me and Nela) to ask if she was SERIOUS about marrying Guly (that is the young guy)!!!! Nela nearly died when I told her! Needless to say, thatromance is over!
The other interesting thing to report is that we have moved accommodation. We are now residing in a very cheap room in a lovely family house in the sandy palm tree area of Patnem. Its a little away from the beach, but for the difference in price, we are very happy. Also, its much more Indian - which is better I think.
Will update you tomorrow on how my Reiki goes....
A couple of days ago, I was in the tailors shop ordering another pair of trousers to be made, and the tailors sweet wife asked if I would like to come to lunch with them on Sunday. They only can afford meat once a week (mutton, which here, is goat), on Sundays, and they wanted to share it with me! How touching is that! Of course I accepted.
So, at the allotted time yesterday, I presented at the tailors shop - where the whole family were waiting. Mr and Mrs Tailor, the tailors brother and his wife, and thier seven kids processed through the back alleys of the village to thier one room house amongst the sand dunes and palm trees - where Mrs Tailor had prepared our sumptuous feast. I was treated like royalty and given TONS of two different types of mutton curry, as well as chapati's and rice. Being the guest of honour, I ate with the men, while Mrs Tailor and thier kids all waited outside for the time when they can eat the rest of the leftover food. I was amazed - these people have less than nothing, and they host me - Mrs chubby chops from the UK - and give me everything they have to eat for thier special once a week meal. God, it was amazing and wonderful and really humbling all at the same time. We had a delightful time and managed to talk a little (only the men can speak a little English) and I left very very full and also busting with happyness and love for this amazing place and the people in it.
While I was there, I took a few photos of the family and the kids, and they were all very excited to see themselves on the digital camera. I have decided today that Im going to get some prints for them in a nice frame to say "Thank you" for my lovely experience.
Later yesterday, Nela and I went to the neighbouring metropolis of Palolem beach (its a bit bigger and a lot more touristy than our lovely Patnem) for dinner and to book Reiki for this afternoon. Nela is having trouble with a local guy in Patnem - who is in love with her. If it wasnt so serious, it would be funny. He told her that he wanted a girlfriend, and that he was 24 - so no probs (she is 28). It transpires that he is 19..... luckily they have only been on one date. The worst thing was though, his uncle collared ME on the street (as the older responsible one of our "family" -thats me and Nela) to ask if she was SERIOUS about marrying Guly (that is the young guy)!!!! Nela nearly died when I told her! Needless to say, thatromance is over!
The other interesting thing to report is that we have moved accommodation. We are now residing in a very cheap room in a lovely family house in the sandy palm tree area of Patnem. Its a little away from the beach, but for the difference in price, we are very happy. Also, its much more Indian - which is better I think.
Will update you tomorrow on how my Reiki goes....
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