Hi all, Lisa again.

First, let me send assurances that I am feeling better … not 100% but better. The fever is gone completely and the hacking cough I’ve had since our first day in the desert (breathing sand is just not a good thing to do)seems to have almost run its course. I’m moving about more and, apparently, no longer mumbling in my sleep.

It upset me greatly that we missed the wedding which was, after all, kinda the whole point of the trip. But Jeff and Nirmala and Jay have been great and understanding and I’m told we’ll get a copy of the wedding on DVD when it’s done so we’ll at least get to see what we missed. The people at the engagement couldn’t have been nicer and kept giving me cold soft drinks. Of course, when one is used to diet, multiple servings of full-sugar, full-calorie Coke and Pepsi can really make you feel kinda sick, but I was feeling kinda sick anyway so whose to say.

So, I hope no one worries too much about me.

Jeff and I did notice something rather amusing about the whole thing. Those of you who know me know that I am not the most religious person in the world. The funny thing about this is that it’s not the first time I’ve passed out in a holy building (though, let me reiterate that I did not actually pass out on Thursday, I just felt light-headed and immediately sat down so I wouldn’t pass out … I’m getting smarter … well, except for allowing the conditions (extreme hunger and dehydration) that led to the diziness in the first place but let’s not quibble). The first time I fainted was in a Catholic church when I was a bridesmaid for my best friend. That time I did go out completely (it was very surreal, the priest dissapeared one little bit at a time) and if the best man had not caught me, I suspect I would have had a nasty headache when I hit the marble altar. This building was quite a bit older, but also made of stone, so it’s a good thing I didn’t go completely. I guess there are two possible lessons that could be taken from this. 1) I need to find some religion and get it quick or 2) I just need to stay out of churches and temples altogether.

I think that’s all for me. My feeling about this trip and this country are incredibly complicated and I can’t do them justice here so I’ll just have to share when I get back.

I’m very glad were coming home tomorrow, my birthday, the longest 30th birthday ever. I look forward to talking to all of you and sharing my pictures when we get back!