Archive for February, 2005
Blizzard in Scotland
Yesterday was a perfect Minnesotan day! I woke up to my radio announcing school closings throughout the city, and commenting on the horrible weather that had hit the city over night. Anxious to look outside, I drew back my curtains only to find about an inch of legitimate snow covering the ground (but hey, that […]
The long haul
1. Long Haul: I’m staying in Varanasi for the ____ _____. Due to 1. fourth major stomach ailment: giardia and 2. giardia medicine- induced allergic reaction, I was seriously considering going home early. The more I thought about it, though, the more it made sense to stay the whole time because leaving early wouldn’t give […]
Rugby, choir, and the sunday market
The kilts were in packs this weekend as the rugby games took over the city of Edinburgh. Scotland, Ireland, Wales, England, and France were all colorfully represented with flags flying in storefronts, on pub signs, and across the shirts, clothing, and hair of fans. Pubs with TVs were overflowing with spectators — a team’s progress […]
Food, cooking, and happiness in life
This will not come as a surprise to those that know me well, the topic of food will really be the meat of this journal entry (sorry about the pun – wait, no, I’m not sorry at all). If it is necessary to eat about 3 times per day (which takes up quite a portion […]
Storytelling and dancing
Edinburgh has been sunny and rain-free for five days now, and I am not surprised that rain is in the forecast. I tried to take advantage of the glorious weather while it lasted, as did the rest of the city! Friday after classes I did some exploring and shopping, which was really just an excuse […]
Monsoon Wedding: A Circus Animal’s Perspective
That’s what I’ve been getting into these past few weeks. I may finally be getting better, after seeing a specialist about my stomach problems. I interviewed the district secretary of the Communist party yesterday as part of my fieldwork research. I went with an assistant of the program to the party office, which is quite […]