I was surprised how I needed to readjust again in the country where I already had spent two and half decades before. I might have changed a little, but more has to do with me being used to what’s considered basic necessities here in USA being perceived (in fact is true) as luxury in Nepal. For example; uninterrupted supply of water, electricity, communications etc.

Though it was difficult at first but fun later to take a shower using a bucket and mug again. While I hated the cold temperature inside the house (no insulation), the warmth of sun outside was very pleasant. I have been living in Louisiana so the winter sun is similar to in Nepal (you actually do feel warm when the sun is out), but basking sun in Nepal with Oranges and Grapefruit (भगटे) in the roof top is entirely different experience. Even if I disliked the speed of internet, I enjoyed revisiting all those TV channels which I saw growing up (God! rules of cricket has changed a lot). Missing (some) independence and freedom of States compared nowhere to the priceless affections from the family.


And any grouches I might have had, quickly disappeared as soon as I put my first piece of momo. I can’t express that moment, it was simply divine. I had to wait for couple of days after my arrival before having momo; I was merely following the myth that after living abroad for a while our body can’t digest food in Nepal. In many cases I found those myths on (cooked) foods untrue, but I strongly recommend being selective on water. I had a bad experience after being careless with drinking water.I am not novice when it comes to momo in States , but nothing compares to momo from Nepal. To my surprise, I preferred taste of chicken over buff and pork (Before, I was more inclined towards buff momo).

I still have taste of those momo in my tongue, but I can’t seem to replicate them here. I changed my default recipe and even tried different recipe from internet, but no success. Someone suggested making my own dough instead of using commercial wanton wrapper, it didn’t help much either. If you guy’s know of some recipe, please do share.

Emotions and formalities aside, I have to confess momo is one of the top attractions to lure me again to travel Nepal in near future.

Check out my previous post, I love momo.