To live in Darjeeling, one must do without certain things that are taken for granted in Ireland. Since being here I have realised that there is much that is unnecessary:
Why have a tumble-dryer when you can dry your clothes on your roof?
Why have enclosed places to dump rubbish when leaving it on the street means that dogs can eat discarded food?
Why have a cricket ball and wickets when waste paper bound by a rubber band and some blocks can be used instead?
Why have central heating when a hat, scarf and hot water bottle can keep you warm? (The bizarre picture below contains the three most important things that I have with me here.)
Why have McDonalds when you can eat momos? These tasty dumplings, usually filled with onion and cabbage, are my new favourite take-away food. I learned to make them last weekend while staying on an organic farm in the valley below Darjeeling.
Speaking of which, why have Ryanair when a great, peaceful, interesting weekend break can be enjoyed simply by walking two hours down into the valley?Darjeeling may not have everything that you think you might need, but it sure has a lot going for it.
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