Om Mani Padme Hum in Dharamsala
We arrived in Dharamsala in the early morning, a little cold after a night from Shimla in a rattling bus, with windows that did not close fully. The place that keeps us going is Mcleod Ganj, known to be the home of the 14th Dalai Lama and the refugee center of Tibet just 10 miles away, but why is everyone talking about Dharamsala, if it's up to Mcleod? I still do not know. We remain stunned by the large majority of foreigners who walk the streets. It was not only our dream, but that of thousands of Westerners. Yes it became very touristy, yet we feel good. The climate is mild, and we can talk freely with young and old Tibetans and monks. While this Western migration has had to bring its share of changes, but it is (for the moment) largely acceptable. It also allows to bring a lot of money to the Tibetan cause, and also it must be said, to find Wifi internet in all the cafes and restaurants, to be able to eat western breakfasts, pizzas, fries, hamburgers, and even pasta! Fortu...