Wednesday – June 23, 9pm
I mentioned that I have been sick… and it has drawn a lot of attention. I had no less than five different medications brought to my office yesterday as suggested remedies. Of these, at least three are banned in the States. At the Baluchi the chef prepared me a lamb soup that was the hottest thing I have ever put in my mouth (major spice — ground chilies and a boatload of pepper). He insisted it would make me better (and the spiral gulab jamons would make me feel better). I had wait staff telling me they’d pray for me when they did their puja last night. You’d think The Dalai Lama was on his deathbed!
Staff have begged me to go to the hospital. Never fear, Mom, a hospital over here is the equivalent of walking into a Minute Clinic in the States. Remind me never never never to get ill over here again… But if has one bright side – I know I’m loved. 🙂