Journey to India

We are currently in the capital of the state of Sikkim, Gangtok. It has about 25-30,000 people all sprawled on hillsides overlooking a valley. We in the foothills of the Himalayas. The air is so much cooler and the traffic is nothing to speak of in this small town . The Nepali culture is quiet and unassuming, and the change has done us good. We did a quick tour by taxi of the Tibetology Museum and two monasteries, as well as some other touristy places. Today we leave for Romtek monastery 25 kms or 2 hours out of town in a shared jeep. There we have to find even more peace and quiet. The idea that all of this is just one big illusion, in line with both Hindu and Buddhist philosophy is more than I can fathom. There's a fine line between philosophical acceptance and complacence. I am searching for that fine line. Our food and lodging continues to be incredibly cheap. We eat a good meal for the five of us for less than $10 canadian dollars, and a clean, decent hotel room for 2-3 people with hot water and a TV is $10 as well. However, you wouldn't want to watch TV - old Hollywood and Bollywood flicks, interspersed with endless commercials to achieve perfection and happiness with the right product.