Are we making a mistake to break bread with the locals? Everyone has warned us not to eat fresh fruit and vegetables. But we can't refuse goodwill and a little sociability. Our guide insists that we stop for a coconut milk at a roadside stand belonging to a friend of his. Later, border guards watch us we taunt the monkeys. Then they gesture for us to come over and share some fresh watermelon with them. We leave a little pink on the rind because the monkeys seem interested in sharing as well.
Today's headline in the India Times screams about a new, virulent strain of virus discovered in the Delhi water system. We were there just two days ago. I think I brushed my teeth with tap water. Paula quietly suffers with intestinal problems.
Funny,coconut milk straight out of the fruit like that is sterile. Of course, that doesn't say anything for the knife that cut it open. I hope y'all feel better soon!
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