The Holy City, Varanasi

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Downtown Varanasi











Known as the holy city, this city has the longest continual inhabitants in history. Sarnath, a city 15km north of Varanasi is the place where The Buddha gave his first sermon. I was here during summer season, bad idea. It was extremely hot.


A Political Throw Down in India:

Its election time here in India. Its the orange hat party against the white hat party. The people of India have high hopes for the winner of this election. I wish them the best.


"Got ripped off by a bus driver today...I was mad as fuck, but then I realized that I'd just paid 20 rubies for an invaluable life lesson.
To my friend, the Roti maker.
Quietly, he stood in front of the brick oven making Roti. Rolling the dough with a rolling pin and then heating it over open fire. Oblivious to the world and even to my presence. His life is so simple. As I got up to pay for my meal, I was charged for the water, of which I brought in myself. An argument ensued. Not again...Then, to my surprise, the Roti maker spoke. I didn't understood what he said to the other man, but it was assertive and firm. The other man gave me my change and I left. The Roti man, my dude."
Journal Entry: 05.09.2014




A Sip of Life from the Ganga (Ganges) River:

Perhaps, the most sacred river on earth. This river has been the source of life for numerous civilizations. There are often religious ritual and cremations taking place on the banks of this holy river. The Ganga River also has a reputation of being an extremely dirty river. I didn't think it was too bad. It was a beautiful sight to see locals bathing and playing cricket along the river. I wonder if a dip in the river will cleanse me of my...





Sarnath:

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Sleeper Cabin
This was how I got around India. The lines for train tickets were unbelievably long. Luckily, the Indian government maintained a section where some tickets are reserved for tourists.