Onwards, to Domkhar- and Yak milking (Hopefully)
Wade contemplates the Wheel of Life at Lama Yuru Monastery
Oh boy, Oh boy- how I yearn to milk a Yak. Tomorrow the group sets out for the village of Domkhar, a five hour automobile trip away. Apparently, we will be able to choose between a public bus or jeep-esque vehicle for the excursion. I can't say that I have much of an opinion concerning that. It is in Domkhar that we will all begin our first home stays, which has individuals within the group either giddy with excitement or weighted down with fear. I'm not quite sure which category I fall into, as my attitude towards the upcoming experience fluctuates constantly. I simply want to be able to connect with my family there and have a good ol' time. I can see it now: My goofy self in the center of a Ladakhi household, sipping on sweet butter tea, ruining dinner in the kitchen, or giggling with the family child. I'm oh so very excited.
I just want to milk a yak and rest my head against it's heaving body during the process.
I could even make a butter sculpture using Yak's milk that I've extracted myself!
That's all an American boy could ask for.
With everlasting love,
Wa De-Ji
P.S. Expect a Yak poem upon my return to a place that sports an internet connection.
P.S.S. Familiarize yourself with this majestic creature while I'm gone:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YAK
Comments
Wade: I am enjoying keeping up with your journey. What an awesome experience for an awesome young man. I am enjoying meeting your new friends via the internet. I can't wait to read your Yak poem.
Your friend, John Miller
Posted by: John Miller | September 30, 2008 09:15 PM
Wade: I continue keeping up with your experience. Awesome! John
Posted by: John Miller | November 18, 2008 07:10 AM