Sunday, February 27, 2011

Tommorrow we leave Varanasi by train for Bodhgaya, the place that the Buddah is said to have reached enlightenment. The city now offers many temples to visit or meditate at, as well as a descendant of the very same bodhi tree the Buddah sat under thousands of years ago. But before we leave Varanasi we will enjoy an evening boat ride up the Ganges to eat dinner and watch hundreds of lotus flower candles float down the river, viewing the people as they sing, dance and pray in this sacred city. Varanasi has been an impressive experience, from learning local trades and customs to meeting amazing people in many feilds. Witnessing the cremations at the Ghats has been an unexplainable experience, as has volunteering at an after school program for kids in the red light district. We even attended a real Indian wedding!

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SecondChances said...

Yay, pictures! Yall look great! Thank you so much for posting the pics.

SecondChances said...

I have been in semi-reqular communications with Madison and I can just say that she for the most parts sounds great! That is a good feeling to a mother back home. Everything that you all have done sounds very interesting, educational and fun. I'm sure there have been moments of exhaustion and even mild sicknesses, but it does sound like all is well.
Heppy to hear that you are on to your next adventure - safe travels!!!

marla estes said...

I wanted to wish Luke a very happy 20th birthday there in Calcutta...I am thinking of him over there. Please give him my love. Looks like you guys are having a rich time.
Marla