That time has come again, the time to say good-bye to Rishikesh. Like last year, the only thing that makes it bearable is the certainty that I'll be back. I'm off on an early train to Delhi tomorrow morning.
Backtrack to Thursday. Up at 6:40 after decent sleep, but mosquitoes still a pain. Trika for meditation then morning class. Krishna Cottage for web, then met Shona for lunch at Madras - she was leaving Saturday for Delhi then Mumbai (jealous about Mumbai!). Room break then pm Trika class, followed by my second visit to Children of the Ganges, where I had dinner with the kids. Walked to Krishna Cottage to thief some rice pudding dessert and chat with some friends I did the training with (who signed on for the next level, 300 hours, so 12 weeks of training straight; I couldn't do it). Over to Oasis for some Nutella banana fritters (had to have them at least once this year!). Home to bed, early night.
Friday. Up at 6:40, great sleep, no mosquitoes! Trika meditation and morning class. Quick clothing change in room, then walk to Laxmanjula for my last satsang with Prem Baba. It was a beautiful walk. Even though I was already a bit late and had a busy, busy day ahead, I walked calmly and peacefully, under the overcast sky. Such a nice reprieve from the scorching sun. Satsang was fantastic, and as always, Prem Baba ended with these words: "Blessed be each one of us; until we meet again." And indeed we will. Walked up the hill to the Honey Hut for a tiny honey espresso and small honey chocolate walnut tart. (I semi-fasted again on Friday, just a chai for breakfast, this snack for lunch, and later plain biscuits and water for dinner.) Across the street to Fabindia for some jewellery purchases, then quick stop at a bookshop. Over the bridge to Prateek, my astrologer from last year. The similar reading confirmed his validity, and some new info gave me plenty to ponder. A few shops over, stopped in for a chat and chai with Scott's rock man. Walked back home, still cloudy and cool, such a treat (yes, in Rishikesh we wish for a few cloudy days, as the sun constantly shines down on this town). Room break, then pm Trika class followed by the lecture on Shanka Prakshalana (the salt water intestinal cleanse I did last year... at least I could convince those who were doing level 1 for the first time that it really wasn't as bad as it sounds). Quick web break between the lecture and my second Friday night Anahata (heart chakra) music meditation. It was even better than the last. So intimate and intense. Can't wait to share.
I'll blog about my Easter weekend tomorrow, from Delhi.
Backtrack to Thursday. Up at 6:40 after decent sleep, but mosquitoes still a pain. Trika for meditation then morning class. Krishna Cottage for web, then met Shona for lunch at Madras - she was leaving Saturday for Delhi then Mumbai (jealous about Mumbai!). Room break then pm Trika class, followed by my second visit to Children of the Ganges, where I had dinner with the kids. Walked to Krishna Cottage to thief some rice pudding dessert and chat with some friends I did the training with (who signed on for the next level, 300 hours, so 12 weeks of training straight; I couldn't do it). Over to Oasis for some Nutella banana fritters (had to have them at least once this year!). Home to bed, early night.
Friday. Up at 6:40, great sleep, no mosquitoes! Trika meditation and morning class. Quick clothing change in room, then walk to Laxmanjula for my last satsang with Prem Baba. It was a beautiful walk. Even though I was already a bit late and had a busy, busy day ahead, I walked calmly and peacefully, under the overcast sky. Such a nice reprieve from the scorching sun. Satsang was fantastic, and as always, Prem Baba ended with these words: "Blessed be each one of us; until we meet again." And indeed we will. Walked up the hill to the Honey Hut for a tiny honey espresso and small honey chocolate walnut tart. (I semi-fasted again on Friday, just a chai for breakfast, this snack for lunch, and later plain biscuits and water for dinner.) Across the street to Fabindia for some jewellery purchases, then quick stop at a bookshop. Over the bridge to Prateek, my astrologer from last year. The similar reading confirmed his validity, and some new info gave me plenty to ponder. A few shops over, stopped in for a chat and chai with Scott's rock man. Walked back home, still cloudy and cool, such a treat (yes, in Rishikesh we wish for a few cloudy days, as the sun constantly shines down on this town). Room break, then pm Trika class followed by the lecture on Shanka Prakshalana (the salt water intestinal cleanse I did last year... at least I could convince those who were doing level 1 for the first time that it really wasn't as bad as it sounds). Quick web break between the lecture and my second Friday night Anahata (heart chakra) music meditation. It was even better than the last. So intimate and intense. Can't wait to share.
I'll blog about my Easter weekend tomorrow, from Delhi.
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