Travels With Sheila would like to wish all her readers a very happy Fourth of July even if you aren't an American. Join in our Fourth of July traditions, throw some fire on the "barbie" and eat corn on the cob, barbequed ribs, chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, and watermelon. And once you are in a food coma, spray yourself with mosquito repellent and go to watch fireworks. We may be celebrating Independence Day but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy all the perks that are traditionally American. Or not...

ex-Marine, Steve and I are celebrating in a different fashion up in the lofty altitude of Ladakh, India today. Hopefully, still alive and breathing in the rarified air as you read this and hiking our way down from one of the stupendous monasteries.