I went up to the roof of the Marpha Gompa courtyard and watched saw some young monks. I went down to the courtyard again and sat down for a few minutes. The young monks came down with a small ball and started a game of soccer. They kicked the ball with all their might and laughed heartily when it went to the upper floor of the courtyard. Soon, a proper soccer ball was produced and they played with both balls at once, doubling their pleasure, and tripling my chances of being hit.