A Hindu temple situated along the Ganga (Ganges).
A lady, a monkey & a cow all doing their thing on one of the "pedestrian" only bridges!
A brother & sister just trying to get something to eat.For us Delhi was just a jumping off point to get to Rishikesh in Northern India. If you’re a Beattles fan, you may remember that they came here in the 60’s to meditate, study eastern philosophy and write music along with many other famous musicians of that time! It’s also touted as the yoga capital of the world. Situated along the Ganges it’s a beautiful setting for getting in touch with one’s inner self. The water along this part of the Ganges is clean and clear due to its close proximity to the Himalayas which is the source of the Ganges. The further South you go the dirtier the water gets. Meaning it gets down right nasty and you couldn’t pay me enough to take a dip!
As I write this I’m sitting on our balcony which is situated high atop a hill overlooking the Ganges. It’s a beautiful spot and I can only imagine how lush and green it would be after the rains. As of now it’s a bit of a dust bowl too but nothing like Delhi! And, this is the best part we only pay $6.50 CND per night for this beaut little spot. India is cheap, the accommodation, the food, the yoga, the tea, everything. We’ve pretty much cut our daily expenses in half since leaving Thailand. It’s no wonder some people come here and never leave. Seriously, there are some total hippies here who I swear have been here since the 60’s.
This is what we’ve been up to so far. We’ve shaved Kim’s head on the top and left some party in the back. He looks like a Hare Krishna. Fits right in here he does! I’m still toying with the idea of shaving my hair off. It’s so ridiculously hot here I have no doubt it would make life a lot cooler and therefore more bearable! I’m getting absolutely hammered by mosquitos while Kim hasn’t been bothered at all. The other night we counted them. 56 in total! Can you say itchy?! Oh well, at least malaria isn’t a concern here. We’ve been going to yoga twice a day and we’re realizing just how out of shape we got while lounging on the beach drinking beer in Thailand! (As for Thailand we had such an amazing time, met so many incredible people and shared so many memorable experiences that it makes it hard to put into words. That’s why we haven’t posted anything about our time there yet. It’s coming though so stay tuned!) We’ve been drinking lots of herbal teas and indulging in tasty curries. The food here is spectacular and so inexpensive. Just to give you an idea – we went for a meal last night and had an appetizer, 2 curries, rice, 2 kinds of bread and various non-alcoholic drinks and the grand total for all of that was just under $10 CND. And, get this, that was at a fairly expensive restaurant!
All in all India is shaping up to be a great part of our travels. Yes, India is a land filled with immense poverty and piles of garbage everywhere you look but it’s also a land filled with beautiful people, stunning scenery, culture rich in religious beliefs and strong family ties and a history older than any of us can imagine coming for Canada or Australia. It’s a land where you witness first hand both the best and worst of human nature. There’s no where else like it. It’s planet India!
As I write this I’m sitting on our balcony which is situated high atop a hill overlooking the Ganges. It’s a beautiful spot and I can only imagine how lush and green it would be after the rains. As of now it’s a bit of a dust bowl too but nothing like Delhi! And, this is the best part we only pay $6.50 CND per night for this beaut little spot. India is cheap, the accommodation, the food, the yoga, the tea, everything. We’ve pretty much cut our daily expenses in half since leaving Thailand. It’s no wonder some people come here and never leave. Seriously, there are some total hippies here who I swear have been here since the 60’s.
This is what we’ve been up to so far. We’ve shaved Kim’s head on the top and left some party in the back. He looks like a Hare Krishna. Fits right in here he does! I’m still toying with the idea of shaving my hair off. It’s so ridiculously hot here I have no doubt it would make life a lot cooler and therefore more bearable! I’m getting absolutely hammered by mosquitos while Kim hasn’t been bothered at all. The other night we counted them. 56 in total! Can you say itchy?! Oh well, at least malaria isn’t a concern here. We’ve been going to yoga twice a day and we’re realizing just how out of shape we got while lounging on the beach drinking beer in Thailand! (As for Thailand we had such an amazing time, met so many incredible people and shared so many memorable experiences that it makes it hard to put into words. That’s why we haven’t posted anything about our time there yet. It’s coming though so stay tuned!) We’ve been drinking lots of herbal teas and indulging in tasty curries. The food here is spectacular and so inexpensive. Just to give you an idea – we went for a meal last night and had an appetizer, 2 curries, rice, 2 kinds of bread and various non-alcoholic drinks and the grand total for all of that was just under $10 CND. And, get this, that was at a fairly expensive restaurant!
All in all India is shaping up to be a great part of our travels. Yes, India is a land filled with immense poverty and piles of garbage everywhere you look but it’s also a land filled with beautiful people, stunning scenery, culture rich in religious beliefs and strong family ties and a history older than any of us can imagine coming for Canada or Australia. It’s a land where you witness first hand both the best and worst of human nature. There’s no where else like it. It’s planet India!
