Mcleod Ganj, India

Mcleod Ganj from a distance at dusk. Himalayas in the background.

A typical store in the Ganj

The main street of Mcleod Ganj at sundown. I live a little bit outside this area, away from the people and noise.

The coolest restaurant in town. Another room with a view

Me again 

My buddy Kristen with a blurry white puppy. She's from Chicago...graphic Designer. Totally cool...wicked tattoos. 

Arainn, my fellow volunteer program from Wales...he would kill me if he knew this was on my website. He's awesome.  

Kristen and I having way too much fun with the digital camera. That's me...if you couldn't guess.  

The clean up crew. Volunteer Tibet started a "clean up Mcleod" program. So, every tuesday and thursday we clean up India. It's REALLY gross and dirty, but it needs to be done. Go Team 

My buddy Johan picking up some trash. He's also a volunteer here in Mcleod.

Just a little rain (check out the difference in the next picture just with 10 minutes).  

It's really coming down now.... 

Monsoon Blues. Here comes the water...and more water...and more water.... off and on for about two weeks.  

Me just being weird as always.  

the white boys playing guitar (sp?) 

Just another night with the boys. This is Kumbumn getting into his song, he's wearing his clothes like a traditional Tibetan and playing guitar with an umbrella. I almost fell over in laughter, but he was dead serious.  

too cool for school with his Madonna t-shirt. this is one of "my tibetan boys" as i like to call them.  

Close up of a momo 

Making Momos...a typical Tibetan dish...so yummy. You stuff the dough with spinach, cheese, or veggies. they are so good!!! 

This is my tibetan friend, Thakkla, we are making momos. I hang out with these guys at least three or four nights a week. We play cards, dance and watch movies. They're all great.  

Welcome Everyone. Here are a few photos of where I am now...Dharamsala, India. This is where the Tibetan exiled government and many refugees have settled. This place is relaxing, magical and peaceful. I borrowed my friends Digital Canon camera...all these shots are from his camera. Enjoy and more to come soon. Jess 

Cute Tibetan Woman, She is one of my english students 

Cute old Tibetan Man 

Cute old Tibetan Man 

House built on a rock with monk