Rishikesh 27th/28th November

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Ashley and I moved to separate hotels yesterday, I think we were getting in eachother's shoes a bit. Anyway, it's all good now. For the last two evenings i've been going to a singalong religious ceremony by the water, it's great fun - very lively and fantastic music! I met a boy 2 days ago, he just hobbled past me (as one of his legs is badly damaged) I thought he was going to ask for money but he just came past and sat next to me. He has no family and just lives on the streets, it's really sad... I have been spending time with him and gave him my socks yesterday.. Last night I nearly got horned by a cow - moved out the way just in time!
Walked up to a fantastic temple today, up about 20 flghts of stairs, just an amazing view... After lunch I bought some 'street pop-corn' and then almost got mauled by about 6 monkeys, it was kinda scary for a few seconds - just threw it at them!

Unfortuntaly my card was damaged by someone putting my pics onto their computer a few days ago. It is really annoying and have had to buy another card. I cannot justify not taking any pics so just have to bite the bullet and spend!

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Photos

Bridge Across the 'Mother Ganga'
Bridge across the 'Mother Ganga'

Mother Ganga's Boat
Mother Ganga's Boat

Sunset
Sunset over 'Mother Ganga'

Shiva in the 'Mother Ganga'
This is Shiva in the 'Mother Ganga' that sits before the celebration.

The celebration
The Celebration - I am not sure what else to call it; it consists of lots of singing, musical instruments, massive get together - loads of energy!

The celebration 2
A better picture

Boys
These boys are the main 'choir' section if you like.

Some Babas
Some Babas by the 'Mother Ganga'

Me and a calf
Me and a calf in the street.

Me and a calf
Me and the calf in the street again.

Sonnai and I
The is the boy Sonnai who I met...alot of sad story's around..

View from the temple
View from the temple in Rishikesh.

The temple
The temple that the view is from.

Feeding the cows.
Feeding the cows in the morning.

A wandering cow.
A wandering cow.

Colours at sunset
Colours at sunset.