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My massage experience
This was hilarious!!! I was seriously laughing. AND I just got home from a long night shift, where I, (get this), received my 1st ever massage of my life. Can I tell you about it? One of our unit clerks is a masseuse, and for nurse's week our manager got her to agree to give us all massages- I had been putting mine off for ever. I was fully clothed, she used just a smidge of peppermint oil, and the setting was one of our trauma rooms, lights turned down, sliding door shut, and the quiet hum of the HACA refrigerator a welcome change from the howling coming from the patient in room 16. It was kind of invigorating, and a lovely little break from work. I think it must have been about as different as possible from your experience. Thanks for making me laugh. LT

So, how did you remove all the oil?
You did such a good job of describing the massage that I felt it myself. But you didn't describe how they removed the oil so I'm still feeling yucky. So please tell me that they finished by removing the oil. Also, you didn't say anything about how Travis endured his massage.

camels
I think this looks like fun and something I would love to do one day. The idea of riding a camel and spending the night out on sand dunes seems surreal. What an amazing adventure and to see the eclispe too - lucky!!

chill
Oh, I miss you two! You look happy and skinny enjoying your red wine. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas day!!

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India of your dreams!
I am proud to be able to say, I have a friend who rode a camel!

wow...
what a great adventure you are on...thanks for sharing....

Ughhh
Sorry Claire, but my skin was crawling while I read about Varanasi, and I've never thought of myself as at all squeamish. Sorry to hear about Travis' ankle, too. He should keep it wrapped during the day, and elevate it at night with a pillow or blanket- to help decrease swelling. Ibuprofen might be the best thing for pain, but make sure he doesn't over-do the dosing (stomach ulcers=bad). The first few days after injury, ice is really good at cutting down the initial inflammation, every hour or so for about 10 minutes is great. After the first 2-3 days though, ice is not helpful. Other than that, rest- but that is probably not easy in all the exotic places you are exploring. Or perhaps its already all better thanks to some crazy Eastern medicine you guys have been partaking in? You aren't headed to Pakistan though, are you? Smootches, Leigh

AWESOME!!
You and Travis are inspiring. I love this post and I am really excited for all the awesome things you guys did for the school. It sounds like you really did some good and made a lasting impression on the town & the children. Bravo!

Hope you're both feeling better
If you can smile when you can't feel you're fingers, than you're gonna be alright in this life :) If I had seen those sparkly rocks I would have stopped and stared, they are beautiful. Now that you've experienced your first earthquake you are eligible to write a book. I mean we all know you are great at creative writing, but once you experience a natural catastrophe..the story must be printed.

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Nyaungshwe is stunning! I would have enjoyed traveling by boat. The people keep busy making a living; I agree with you that observing first hand the making and marketing of their goods is a great way to witness true craftsmanship and artistry. I hope you come back inspired to take up more handicrafts and buy local. Your pictures are gorgeous; I'm missing you two esp. when I see your faces on screen. Be careful and remember to smile and say thank you! I don't envy the toilet situation for any tourist but is this what the citizens of the country deal with daily? We are so spoiled and sheltered!! Love you, mom Let us skype; I will set a clock to make sure we are on together. We are here for Thanksgiving - even Neil; happy Thanksgiving!!