Sloan's in Singapore for Sexmas

After taking a very acceptable flight from Kathmandu to Singapore via Delhi with Air Sahara, "emotionally yours", I arrived safely into the fold of my cousins and aunt and uncle. (Yes, that is actually the airline's moto. What does it mean? I can only scratch my head and wonder). The past ten days have been many things; indulgent, relaxing and a culture shock. I am very grateful to have spent Christmas with family and to have had the break from third world living. I took a bath the first day I was here and had to take a shower immediately after because the bath water was so dirty.



Instead of eating rice and lentils twice a day every day, here I have had peppered crab, osso bucco, Thai take-out, Vietnamese dumplings, gourmet pizza with truffles and arugula and maybe one or two alcoholic drinks. I've been a little torn between enjoying my decadent indulgence and feeling a tad bit guilty. There is such an incredible difference between Nepal and Singapore. Another reminder of the unequal distribution of the world's wealth.

But what can you do when you live in a shoe? So I'm going to, and have been, enjoying myself. When I get back I will also be enjoying myself, hanging out with the kids, going for walks in the mountains and going for good masala tea.



Here are some pics from New Year's Eve and some other fun times. Don't be deceived; 90% of this three month trip, I don't look this clean or shiny.