I can’t believe I did this but today I acted like a local. Another ‘white’ woman just like myself was stopped at the corner with her pushbike – blocking the road. It was automatic, but in the conversation in my head was something along the lines of ‘bloody tourists’. I know right, I have only been here 3 weeks and already this has happened.
My second occurrence of localness occurred only minutes later when in peak hour traffic I did a U-turn on my bike without getting hit by anyone, without causing any crashes and without a single person beeping me. I think that qualifies for me local status don’t you.
Had a wonderful day with the girls in the PIC office although today I really really felt the heat. Even the locals were complaining that it was very hot. Lunch was at the vegetarian cafe that all the locals go to. A vegetarian cafe that serves pork, beef and chicken – go figure!!! I experienced my cheapest lunch ever today with a large plate of rice, vegetables, meat (buffet style – help yourself) and a bowl of soup costing the grand total of 85 cents. I had to recalculate about ten times in my head before I was sure I had it correct. And by the way, the food was delicious.
So today was definitely a day of doing it like the locals.
Sorry my Touch too fast, your meal sounds much better. Love HH ..
not sure if you got the first part…not portant
Love your blog