Between Monks and Monkeys

The town of Dharamshala in the foothills of the Himalayas is home to the Dalai Lama and thousands of Tibetans in exile. When New Zealand-born English teacher Gill Winter arrived, she was immediately drawn into the fascinating environment of 'Little Lhasa.' She heard the personal stories of Tibetan refugees, struggled to fathom the intricacies of the Tibetan language, explored the mysteries of Buddhism and learned how to make delicious momos. In this engaging community of constant surprises, a work gang of nuns took their turn on a building site, student monks sang reggae, and the foam on the morning cappuccinos read 'FREE TIBET." "A travel book with extra depths"- Goodreads review.