sum_off i really do enjoy reading your stories, and i think the reason why they have become so popular is because we all relate to what you have said. they somehow seem very familiar. one thing i have to comment on is that you have not once expressed appreciation for your homeland. i do undertand its supposed to be bitingly humorous and it is, but story after story, you have only been sarcastic. critisim is good and there are plenty of things that deserve critisim, but i am sure not allll aspects of your so many days in nepal were bad. how about mentioning something praiseworthy in the same manner? i challenge you.....:) there is however one exception to your carping,the last paragraph in the story above, although i do not agree with it. its tooooooo broad of a statement.