That first puff told all the secrets of the altitude of the Himalayas and the bonus of intense UV rays. Straight away the taste of all the sweetness of the valley flowers crept into my mind. The freshness of the smoke drifted into my blood system and I joined the spirit of my surroundings. Clear, fresh, and high... how I felt and where I was... "Mumma, I'm home", that is all I could think.