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Perfection upon perfection!
As usual, your quotes are great, and this time, your decision even more fabulous! Wow, to have a home in the Himalayas--a dream come true. The views and glassed in porches are phenomenal, and how sweet to have friends like Rana and Rockie. I read the comment by Annette, looked up Wambie Lagoon, and saw that it was in Oz. If you have property there that is financing this dream, I'm even more in awe. How lovely that you have to leave to travel every so many months to renew your stay in paradise. No getting stuck or complacent with your life in paradise--OMG--you're living the dream. Congrats!

From one end of the world to another
Rocky's den house in the mountains subsidized by your house by Wambie Lagoon. There's a very nice synchronicity about that. Can you live there in a version of permanency by just crossing borders or going to visit people in Turkey and renewing Visa when you return. My thoughts and best wishes, a

You are not alone
We are sending you some positive energy. Hope you can spend some time today meditating and drinking tea. I'm fortunate not to have struggled with depression but when we are on long trips or sabbaticals we get worn out- socially, physically, mentally, truly sensory overload. We've learned we have to stay in one place for a length of time (which we know you do). This helps us pull out of it. We sit for a few days, drink a glass of tea,wine, beer and read a book. Shut the world out and enjoy the quiet. Traveling is amazing but you can only absorb so much at a time. Glad you found the pool that shocked you back into the here and now. Happier times are ahead. It is good you know yourself well enough to move past the dark times.

Everything passes
My dear Paul It is so true - and old friend of mine once said 'if it is really bad - it will pass' likewise 'if it is really good it will pass'...........'so learn to live in the now'!!!! Easier said than done, but I am adopting some of your strategies and yep, walking through that divine environment would do it. I need to get off this rock and travel. Best hugs Marguerite

Thanks for sharing your inner demon of depression...
my son also fights his...low serotonin levels in the brain, etc. He's off meds now...frenetic activity and lots of work in law school keep him preoccupied. As you say, a balance of "under the dooma" and activity help.

HARIDWAR
I VISITED HARIDWAR ON THIS SUNDAY ON 12TH OCT,14. THE RIVER IS ALL DRY NOW..IT IS IN THE PROCESS OF CLEANING ,SO THE AUTHORITIES HAVE DIVERTED ITS FLOWING WAY,I DIDNT KNOW THAT I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE GANGA RIVER FLOWING,SO I HEADED TO RISHEKESH AND SAW RIVER GANGA IN FULL STREAM AND LOVED IT,HOW WAS YOUR JOURNEY THERE?

A spot of paradise
As usual, I love your quotes and your going the extra mile/km to see high mountains. How lovely to live in a place where you are posed such real questions in your daily meandering. That Kirri Ganga and gorge sound magical. What a fabulous spot you've found!

Good one
Another good one. Always enjoy your blogs.

This is certainly not the crowded India I'd imagined, except the lovely people who helped you and Art are exactly how I imagined India. You inspired me to look up Rewalsar and Jibhi, which turn out to be places I can easily imagine living--what peaceful paradises and perfect places for presence! I read a blogger on Jibhi who said that someone named Rana knew and had mapped fab places to hike/explore. Enjoy your lovely stay!

Great read Paul
Loving the detail. I read every word, since it's the closest I'll ever get to travelling in these countries. Jane