Today was a pretty relaxing day. This morning we got to
get up at 8:00, which is kind of late surprisingly. Breakfast wasn't really too
good, as it always is, but something interesting that I always forget to
mention is the inviting bell. They call ringing the bell inviting the bell
here. Whenever a certain bell is invited everybody has to stop doing everything
and be mindful. It's my favorite part of the day and it sounds like something
from a twilight zone episode. But anyway, Matt and I went with a monk in
training named Tony on a really long walk after breakfast. We talked a lot
about Buddhism and life and he taught us some stuff like how to mindfully drink
some Indian tea. He brought us to where he stays and the we went to the castle
of the mayor of the city. All of the scenery was really pretty beautiful, it
was like something out of a Robert Frost poem. I think it's Robert Frost. Tony
gave us some home made moon cakes that his mentor made and they were sooooo
goooood. After that we came back and I read for a while. Matt and I played ping
pong and then we started naming all the stray cats. There's Bandit, Snowball,
and Branch-Moss. We found Branch-Moss next to a tree and I want it to be Branch
but Matt likes the name Moss. Alright that's all, Bye!
How many stray cats are there?? Hopefully you didn't pet any of them or get flea bites. You're blogs are fun to read, and I miss you back at home. Have a good day and Namaste. -Faith
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting, and yes you are correct that on Robert Frost, an extreme nature lover who probably married a tree. Besides that though, I would say to enjoy the rest of the trip. Namaste.
ReplyDeleteHomemade moon cakes?! Those sound fantastic! Are they anything like the Moon Pies they make in Chattanooga, TN? Down South, they'd have that with an RC Cola. Waaaaay too much sugar, IMO.
ReplyDeleteMiss you! Can't wait to read your next blog.
Love, Mom
This is a good experience to look back on when you're back --JJ
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