Blogs from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India, Asia - page 26

The bridge was closed for the last two days. The boatmen told me that it was closed because it was dangerous, broken and they were trying to fix it. Such a happening had a twofold effect on me. One, I began to think I was psychic because I myself had thought the bridge was broken and needed fixin' a couple of days ago. Two, it exponetially increased my exposure to bona fide Indian pilgrims, who were now forced to take the boat instead of the bridge. I found myself at the end of the two days, taking a ride across the river just for the heck of it. As privacy and space are concepts that I am beginning to believe do not exist in the Hindu / Indian lexicon I, during those trips, made many Temporary ... read more

Back in the city. The ashram was beautiful. 7 days in a jungle paradise on the Ganga. Private beach, great food, better yoga, beautiful gardens, and even more beautiful people. Complete peace and quiet 5 miles from the nearest shop, computer, or mob of obnoxious hippies. This environment allowed us to progress amazingly fast at our yoga, and fostered some great friendships with really cool people. We had two birthday parties during the week - bonfires, great guitar and drum jams, singing, dancing, and even a sitar show. Out of 25 people, we had 7 Canadians, 6 of us from Vancouver. One has been playing sitar for five years and has offered to teach me everything he knows about it. Two others have been travelling with an obscenely wealthy couple from New Zealand who have paid ... read more

Hi everyone! I hope and wish everyone well I miss you guys lots! I've been doing really well but have lacked all focus in writing on here. I'm still in Rishikesh and will be still till the middle of June I think.....after I think I'm coming home!!! I'm going to come home for about 4-6 weeks and then come back and study more. I've been studying yoga and astrology now for about a month and love it. I want to come home and see everyone because I miss everyone and then after I want to come back and take some intensive yoga and yoga therapy courses. I have really really enjoyed everything I'm doing here and feel really great. I'd love to eventually open something on my own from all the things I learn here....so that ... read more

Hey Jen you have to take hot water only with honey FIRST thing in the morning. After you can continue on with your day with tea and breakfast. It doesn't replace a meal but allow some time between your honey water and breakfast and tea. As for your other questions I'll ask the doctor tomorrow. ;) Tonight I have an appointment with an astrologer that's recommended by many people in town. Supposedly he has a really good reputation comes from a long line of astrologers in his family. Did you know that you can major in astrology here in college?? Also palmisty, chakras, etc....Neat huh! I will fill you in on details later if you are interested! Love you all! Can't wait to hear from you Mamma Byrne!... read more

Hari Om! A couple of nights ago we took the sleeper (HAH!) bus overnight from McLeod Ganj. When we got in to town, half asleep, pretty groggy, and feeling generally disgusting after such a long ride, the conductor yelled out DEHRA DUN! BUS STAND! ILLEGAL PARKING GET OUT! He shooed out all of the toursits and then the bus took off, leaving us standing in the middle of the road, with no bus stand in sight. We managed to find the bus stand that was a few blocks away, but of course, there were no buses to Rishikesh. After haggling with a Rickshaw driver and with the help of a girl we met on the bus, we found our way to the real bus stand and were quickly on our way to Rishikesh. Being "back in ... read more