After three months in India, I feel I saw more than I could
have ever imagined. Being with the Dalai
Lama as he spoke, overnight trains, a Camel Safari in the Thar Dessert,
Trekking in the Himalayas and sleeping in mountain huts, Camel Fare, Babas and
chillums, hitchhiking, forts, temples, markets, overnight shared sleeper buses,
swimming in the Arabian Sea, Laccadive Sea and Bay of Bengal, backwater boat
rides, 10 days of silent mediation at a Vipassana facility, two weeks at a Sivananda
Yoga ashram, bouldering in Hampi (and researching for KAF Adventures), sleeping
in a Sikh temple, staying with locals and sharing meals with those I met along
the way, being part of the Auroville community, every type of transportation
imaginable, bribes, fevers, throw-up, beaches, Churches, festival galore, never
a dull moment.
Fellow Himalaya Hikers
Mountain Hut
Camel Safari Guide
One of the sleeping accommodations I chose for myself
Great colors at the market
A tasty breakfast
A nice sunrise at Mamallapuram
Auroville - Matrimandir
I sat in silent mediation for 10 days, without human interaction,
without reading, writing or speaking at all. Staying in my small room at night by
myself – Vipassana – Earth shattering!
I contributed to a society by volunteering my time. Helping
with reforestation, gardening, etc. - Aurovillle - An amazing township, with so
many volunteers, and pockets of “gift societies”. Beautiful.
Yoga a few hours a day. Karma yoga. 2 meals per day.
Spiritual lectures - Sivananda Yoga Ashram – I was sore. I was part of the
little ashram. I was “home”.
So many experiences. So many emotions. So many beautiful
souls. I am lucky! I
am forever changed, and forever grateful.
