I've been back in Rishikesh area for a while now. I'm in Laxsman Julia, a big tourist area. Lots of backpackers and world travelers as it is cheap here. To watch my budget I've been staying at a $10 per night place. Food averages about $2.50 per meal. Reminds me of the 70's. You can smoke hash in the restaurants. The wait staff does and it takes forever to get your food as everyone is stoned! Many restaurants have seats/cushions on the floor. I have not indulged in smoking.
The egg police came in and a couple of restaurants got fined and had to take eggs off their menus. River rafting was my highlight although I got the cold Ganga water in my ears and had a slight ear and sinus infection. The yoga classes are hard. Many students are training to become yoga teachers. I am the oldest in every class by far. I enjoyed a concert of classical Indian Music with drums and the sitar.
My new gentleman friend took me to Corbett National park, a famous Tiger Reserve. I had a private car drive me as he was coming from Delhi. Some how we managed to meet under a sign after both of us traveled for 6-hours. Thank goodness for cell phones.
We had deluxe accommodations at a lodge outside of the park. Our lodge must have been about 1000 square feet. We went through about 5-bottled of good wine and lots of vodka and Bourbon! Whew! I had a blast. He reminds me a lot of my friend Dave from Denver. Both of them have excellent tastes!
Tiger foot prints were everywhere, but we did not get to see one up close and personal. The scenery reminded me of Africa. We got along well and I hope to see more of him as he can sneak away from his home in Delhi.
My new room back in Rishikesh is right on the Ganges River, four stories up. It's is a small, clean and quiet room. Am I adapatable or what??? I have champagne tastes on a beer budget.
I start a class on Ayurveda Marma points in a couple of days. They are the acupressure points of Ayurveda.
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