Saturday, October 13, 2007

The Holy City of Varanasi

Twice I have written this post and twice have been foiled so quick one. Here in Varanasi now and tomorrow heading to Darjeeling. Will be great to get to the cooler hills in the Himalayan foothills so we're both looking forward to it.

Varanasi, for such a holy city, is a pig sty. But it's an interesting pigsty. They burn people on the platforms by the river to ensure that their souls go straight to heaven, and people bath in the Holy Ganges River morning and night to cleanse themselves. Personally I think they may leave dirtier than they entered.

Photos still eluding me - this computer has no CD Drive so soon - soon. I've got some really cracking photos too, so realy want to upload some but it's just not happening. Sorry guys.

Anyway, hope you're all well and happy. We're still loving travel and loving life and enjoying this eye-opening and enriching experience. Which is what it was all about really....

1 comment:

sandy said...

I'm so so so so so jealous! Sounds wonderful. Looking forward to seeing some photos! Keep on enjoying it all!
love you both dearly!