Mutton balls, fast food Kashmir style

After a few nice days of rain the heat and humidity is just overwhelming today.
Getting ready to leave the valley and head up to Zanskar for 3 days and then on to Leh Ladak to receive teachings from His Holiness for another 4 days. Over all probably a 2 week break from the city and it will be so nice to be high in the mountains. I am ready, for a cooler climate, no traffic and noise, no tourists or pilgrams. Looking forward to a wee bit of quiet and being in a crowd of people who want to hear and practice the Buddha's teaching. .

breaking ice for lassi,youghurt  drinks

 Anyway before I leave tomorrow just wanted to post some last minute photos of the streets of Srinagar.

auto driver

The pottery shop that sells woven baskets?

Strolling the streets during strike

Ladies in hajab shopping

selling shawls at sunset

Shanawz with the street vendor

selling model houseboats at sunset

Fish fry stand in Lalchowk