Yeah yeah…Don’t let the bed bugs bite…. Only this time they aren’t bed bugs, they are scabies, and Jonathan has them. They put my hard work and complaining about mosquito bites to shame. He has been very good natured about it only temporarily going insane as evening approaches and the histamines start to rise. I; however, would have lost my cool and remained insane all day long… We included some pictures of his bites (if they don’t look like scabies to you let us know!)
We have to tell you how cool our new friends are here! They have enlightened our way of
We are enjoying cooking our own meals! Jonathan has turned out to be quite the cook. Both of us have had to use our imagination and culinary skills to create meals, using only a small pot and pan and one burner. We have an incredible selection of fruits and vegetables that we bought at the market. We have had scrambled eggs with rice, stir fry, pastas etc. All absolutely delicious!
We got back to bouldering today and I am beginning a healthy obsession! Jonathan was able to get over the crux of his problem and I was able to move along a little farther in my route as well! Both of us are getting stronger and are really enjoying watching the other. Jonathan has been a great teacher! I have yet to climb using ropes but we are hoping that tomorrow or the next we will be able to go! Our new friends next door want to go with us!
We have a few requests from those people who enjoy cooking and have a collection of recipes…We need some ideas! We have pasta, rice, corn, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, garlic, cucumbers, watermelon, apples, bananas etc…
The only things we have to season with are curry powder, coconut milk, fish sauce, soy sauce, salt, chives, and basil. Any suggestions will help greatly!
Tara and Jonathan
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10 comments:
Hi Tara and Jon. When I lived in Korea, I learned how to say "cooked" early on. Jim would be brave and try the raw stuff, but not me. Try to find a bottle of ketchup....it makes everything taste better. Janet
All you need is some wine or beer to dilute the soy and then get some peppers and your set!! It's great you are meeting some gun people.
later dates, Dad
that's "fun" people
Hey loves!!! So great to see and hear about your adventures. Great beaches, people...Wish I was climbing with you. As you know your aunt is culinarily challenged, thus tips basic, possibly redundant. Browning any fruit accentuates sweetness(great dessert or with cc milk for breakfast); Corn, mushroom,or Potatoe chowder, sautee' onions, garlic, cc milk, soy/tamari, wine; corn salad/salsa, onions, cuccumber, cilantro(any herb), tomoatoe; browning rice into patties changes bland flavor and tecture; lastly my fave - simple cappellini...sautee' onions, garlic, wine, tomatoes, basil, toss with pasta. Be well, Love you to the stars; Aunt Carol
How far above ground are those boulders? A neighbor suggested to google receipes with the ingredients that you have suggested. You could flambe the fruit? I don't like the looks of the bug bites, but will ask Steven and Susan to 'diagnose.' Love, mom
Ah... guys! You look awesome, really. I am sooo glad you're enjoying. Might it be a bit of a pot shot to suggest that for the scabies you could try changing your shirt? Hope it's not bothering u too much... and... curious... u guys going to Uganda at all? Hint hint... like sometime before December? I hear it's REALLY cool.
hey! Awesome job with the climbing!! That looks so fun, I'm so proud of you Tara!
I miss you guys!!
John..scabbies...really? JK But I'll think twice before giving you a hug when you get home =)
I know you guys are having a blast out there. Can't wait to hear more about it.
Hey Tara and Jon. So proud of your climbing, it's very inspiring. Pictures of blog for Grandma and Grandpa tonight. Love you so, Aunt Carol
Nice write up and great pictures...more pictures are always good. The blue spotted ray is "mighty!!" Jon, can you post video clips to the web site? Your underwater video's are wonderful. I'll check with a friend of mine that is from Singapore to see what he might suggest on things to do...keep having fun and miss you too a bunch!!
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