Bring on the Spice

I was taken to a local eating establishment Sunday afternoon. Beef Curry was ordered for me. I sat down and looked around. Very crowded. Was served a bottle Coke (sweeter than the stuff at home--made with pure cane sugar). Began to feel somewhat uncomfortable, like I was being watched. Noticed that everyone was amused or thought it unusual to see me. Noticed I was the only white guy.

Talk about a parallel universe. I didn't even think about being white until I noticed that they noticed.

Now, about Beef Curry. Delicious. Funny thing: my host family was served the same thing on accident. The women immediately spit it out, and the oldest child was screaming and wiping his tongue. It was too hot. I felt like I was enjoying some of Jerry S's chili. The food has been very bland for the most part, so this was a welcome diversion.

Guess I will be going there alone the next time I want something spicy.