Pakistan: The Land of Great Conversations

"How many kids?"
As a woman who almost always travels alone, I, too, get hit up with awkward questions. I will make up a husband, and when asked why he isn't with me, I say he has to stay home to work. But when asked about kids I've found the best way - and a way to save face for both me and the questioner - is to simply say "No," in a sad tone of voice. Most people will drop the subject at this point, assuming that it is a topic too sad for me to discuss.

Questions and answers
So . . . how old ARE you and how much DO you weigh and who DID you vote for and if you have to prioritize your favorite countries where would Pakistan be on your list? And why o why don't you have 5 or 6 children? I can related to some of these. Especially the one's about no children, even after two or three years of marriage. Africans do NOT get that! Great blog. Great reflections on the wonder of long conversations at table or on a walk. We Americans are missing important things. We are just home from 17 days in Spain. A fine journey. I miss the coffee and the croissants and the lengthy conversation over multi-course, no hurry, meals.