"The first time you share tea with a Balti, you are a stranger. The second time, you are an honored guest. The third time you become family." (derived from a Baltistan proverb, Greg Mortenson)What a beautiful blessing. After a somewhat stressful confusing and lonely week, I shared a cup of tea with Yanfei and Michael. While it was only the first time, there were three cups of tea between us. More importantly, we listened to and cared for one another with a wonderful friendship-building conversation. So refreshing in a culture that has lost so much of this personal connection.
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