freaking ice

when someone falls here in mongolia, there's not much reaction (unless you're old or crossing the street). generally people stare at you and pass by. so today, when i slipped on the ice and tumbled down some steps (biff #2), and heard a couple mongolian girls behind me giggling...i didn't know what to do.

i'm not sure what's worse: no reaction or some reaction? being ignored or being laughed at? seems like a good 'would you rather' question.

at any rate, my butt's pretty sore. and i hate icy steps.