Don't Drink the Water

Actually I didn't drink the water. But I did eat the salad. Whoops.

My Californian kid mentality is craving vegetables. I know Americans are known for NOT eating their veggies, and apparently the Kyrgyz are similar in that respect. Thanks to summer there is a plethora of fresh produce, but the traditional food doesn't really incorporate it. So the veggies seem to be mostly served in salads, which would be fine, except the water is a bit of a challenge for the fragile western digestive system. At least I think that's what did it - but today I'm not feeling too hot. Luckily better off than my roomie out here in Bishkek - who woke up, puked, returned to bed. I opted to stay in bed without that excursion but still feeling a bit off. Hoping it passes quick.

It's Sunday here in Bishkek and it's looking like I will definitely be in town for the election on Tuesday. Which I am excited about as I'm sure it will be interesting to see an election outside the states. The closest to that I've seen in the past was back when Bush v. Gore was still undecided during winter break when I'd flown out to see family in India. But election day itself - I've never seen in another country, and in a country that's only recently had a revolution I'm sure it will be even more interesting. Not sure what to expect, but oh well... Adventure continues even if it's been on pause for today.