So we left fairly early for a view point of the mountain town of Gangtok. The barking dogs and crowing cocks had me up early. I took pics at the viewpoint, but was very very weak from the stomach issues. Back in the van we drove to the Zoo. It is not really a zoo, but the animals have a lot of places to roam. The entrance was full of coloured Buddhist prayer flags. The ascent to the zoo nearly did me in, as the stomach problems were in full force. I made it to see the Black Himalayan Bear, which is huge, some Yaks feeding, civet cats, a Tibetan wolf, some small barking deer, some blue sheep, snow leopards, regular leopard, and the amazing red Pandas. I have pics of all. I walked to the watch tower and then descended to the entrance. The van met us half way, as it was a very long walk. I was relieved. The group ate, and all this is cheap. I couldn't eat much at all. I have a pic of momos...a local dumpling delicacy, either chicken filled or veggie momo. I like them.Then we drove to the arts and crafts exhibition of Sikkim, run by their government. It was impressive to see the arts and crafts, to see the women sewing ornate bags etc, and to see men painting religious drawings.There is a pic of men doing ornate wood carvings. I enjoyed the women weaving carpets.The pics are great.Before we went back to the hotel we stopped at another monastery. This time it was the important palace of the Sikkimese King who really was the whole force behind the establishment of this province.Then we drove back to the hotel to rest before supper. We took supper at the hotel, but I ate some flat bread only, and left the group to get an early night, as I was totally exhausted from my weakened state. I was taking electrolytes but it didn't help.
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