"To market, to market to buy a fat pig", think we could have too! But I bought two lots of material for salwar kamiz instead.... read more

Naomi and I went in to Haridwar late one evening to witness the Aarti ceremony by the Ganga. A wonderful experience.... read more

Lying in bed a few nights ago and about to go sleep when I heard strange loud yelling noised outside my room. Luckily I am on the first floor so didn’t feel too perturbed. Then more really loud shouts and grunts followed by demonic laughter. Also a whistle was being blown long and hard in between all of this. These noises would get quieter as the person moved away and then get louder again as he got closer. Occasionally I could see torch light flashing on my ceiling. This made me feel very uncomfortable. Was someone trying to spy on me? Could he get up to the first floor? My heart is thumping at this stage. Then to make matters worse, I heard what sounded like a couple of gun shots. I thought that it ... read more

At last this morning, I managed to get up in time for 6a.m. chai and then head off on my walk to the holy Ganga River, with one of the Ashram dogs for company. It was still beautifully cool and the light was wonderful. I only saw a few people on the way, but each time I did they would either say or make the hand sign for Namaste. It is so gentle and friendly here. After 20 minutes, there was the Ganga. It was very peaceful with only a few people about. A woman washing her cooking utensils, a young girl rinsing her hands, a few men cleaning their teeth and bathing. I sat on a large stone and splashed some of the water on my face, it’s what you do. I didn’t take ... read more

Just a few photos, enjoy.... read more