A couple of girls were walking down the path eating juicy looking purple fruits. I asked what they were and they said, "palums". OK, Palum... I decided to keep my eyes open to find these exotic fruits so I could try one. A few days later I saw a boy selling strange palums. He gave one to me and at once I felt silly, knowing exactly what they were... Plums! Ha! Palums...
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Triund trekking
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After 2 1/2 months, I finally got around to hiking Triund today. It's the typical tourist trail, which everybody hikes when they come here. As much as I love to hike, im surprised I waited so long.. But the time was right. I had the day off from yoga and the sun was shining and not a cloud in the sky; so I seized the moment and hit the trail. I picked up a furry mutt along the way and coaxed him to come with me (Er maybe he coaxed me into letting him come... He was quite willing!). The "4 hr hike" up, took only 2 hours.. And we arrived just as the clouds rolled in, literally, within minutes of seeing the view. It's very beautiful with snow capped jagged peaks glaring down from Himalayan heights. I hiked around the top for a little while, surprised that the ground was very earthy.. not so rocky. The grass was short and very soft and it felt good on bare feet. Strange to me as the grass is so stiff around most parts of the lower areas. Not something I like to sit on. The grass was all freshly mowed from the local mountain top dwelling cows and horses.
There are some small tarped "restaurants", and I got a hot meal for myself and one for my four legged friend, and we ate together admiring the view. Then the rain came. About 10 people and 6 dogs huddled up in a 6x6 shelter (the restaurant), and waited while the thunder ripped through the air around us and the rain fell. After a short time I decided to brave it. I had a suspicion that it was only going to get worse; so I threw on some layers, popped the umbrella, and started down. It sprinkled the whole way, but wasn't too bad. I sang most of the way down as I merrily made made way back to town.
I love these incredible mountains, and all the magic they hold... These luscious green hills in the prime of their youth. What splendor of nature...
And it's still raining..
After 2 1/2 months, I finally got around to hiking Triund today. It's the typical tourist trail, which everybody hikes when they come here. As much as I love to hike, im surprised I waited so long.. But the time was right. I had the day off from yoga and the sun was shining and not a cloud in the sky; so I seized the moment and hit the trail. I picked up a furry mutt along the way and coaxed him to come with me (Er maybe he coaxed me into letting him come... He was quite willing!). The "4 hr hike" up, took only 2 hours.. And we arrived just as the clouds rolled in, literally, within minutes of seeing the view. It's very beautiful with snow capped jagged peaks glaring down from Himalayan heights. I hiked around the top for a little while, surprised that the ground was very earthy.. not so rocky. The grass was short and very soft and it felt good on bare feet. Strange to me as the grass is so stiff around most parts of the lower areas. Not something I like to sit on. The grass was all freshly mowed from the local mountain top dwelling cows and horses.
There are some small tarped "restaurants", and I got a hot meal for myself and one for my four legged friend, and we ate together admiring the view. Then the rain came. About 10 people and 6 dogs huddled up in a 6x6 shelter (the restaurant), and waited while the thunder ripped through the air around us and the rain fell. After a short time I decided to brave it. I had a suspicion that it was only going to get worse; so I threw on some layers, popped the umbrella, and started down. It sprinkled the whole way, but wasn't too bad. I sang most of the way down as I merrily made made way back to town.
I love these incredible mountains, and all the magic they hold... These luscious green hills in the prime of their youth. What splendor of nature...
And it's still raining..
Monday, June 18, 2012
Just to check in
Beloved friends and family... I am still alive :-) I just have not had too much to write about. I am fully emerged in yoga and meditation, and have fallen into a daily routine (which feels really healthy and balanced... Imagine!). I still have two weeks here in Bhagsu/Dharamkot, then the plan I to head up north around July 2.
The monsoon season is allegedly on its way, but the forecast continues to promise sunshine and temperatures in the 80/90. I'm not bothered either way... The sun is wonderful, but the rains bring such freshness and settle all the pollution down. The pollution is by no means that of other lower areas of India.. But as the temp goes up, I notice the smoggy foggy coming up too... ICK. BUT.... T- one month until I breathe relatively clean air.. I bought my plane ticket home. I leave July 18th and fly into Sacramento where Ben will be waiting for me. For now, however, I am here. And I still Love it here. What a blessing to have this time. Yes, I am very grateful.
Love you all! You are in my heart always.
The monsoon season is allegedly on its way, but the forecast continues to promise sunshine and temperatures in the 80/90. I'm not bothered either way... The sun is wonderful, but the rains bring such freshness and settle all the pollution down. The pollution is by no means that of other lower areas of India.. But as the temp goes up, I notice the smoggy foggy coming up too... ICK. BUT.... T- one month until I breathe relatively clean air.. I bought my plane ticket home. I leave July 18th and fly into Sacramento where Ben will be waiting for me. For now, however, I am here. And I still Love it here. What a blessing to have this time. Yes, I am very grateful.
Love you all! You are in my heart always.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Deep Practice
I never made it to the Dalai llama... :-)! After all that wait in line to register, I didn't even go and see him. I started a yoga intensive on Thursday, the first day of his teaching which continued through each day he taught. When I signed up, I didn't realize his teaching would end so early (3pm). My class ends at 1:30 and it's a half hour trip to McCloud Ganj. So... I decided it wasn't worth it. There were 5000 people and I wouldn't have been able to see him, but on a screen. I also didn't have a radio, which you need in order to hear the English translation. Ah well... I don't feel like its necessary at this time anyway. He was giving an intro to Buddhism... Maybe if he was talking about the end part (enlightenment) I would be more interested... :-)! ... (g)
I haven't had much to write about.. I've sort of been in retreat right now. I'm really focusing on my three main goals for traveling in India. Yoga, meditation, and music. I am loving my little guesthouse, and the area feels great to me. I have been spending 3-5 hours a day practicing yoga- asana; 3 hours a day with music; and meditation is happening every moment.
I am taking a 5 day intensive course at a reputable Iyengar school which I am completely in Love with. Physically, the style is incredibly therapeutic. It's the most challenging mentally and emotionally as you hold a pose for around 10 minutes. But what I really Love, is the spiritual aspect of the practice. The extended time in a pose not only brings amazing physical benefits, but one of the main purposes is to be in the body and have a chance to really tune in to what's happening in the body...in the mind.... In the energy/prana/chi... To really be with yourself. To observe. Awareness. TO BE IN THE PRESET MOMENT. It's in line exactly with what I am practicing now in my own daily meditation. It takes some time to learn what it means to be in the present moment, and how to do it. What seems so easy, is quite possibly the most challenging thing any of us have ever done. We can take on some of lifes greatest challenges... Physically-like running a marathon; devoting our lives to athletic practice; climbing mountains... We can take on great mental/intellectual feats- starting up businesses; writing books; inventing new technology.... We can even take on the worlds most demanding emotional tasks such as raising children... But.... We just can't seem to stop and close our eyes for 5 minutes, do nothing, and just observe what happens without fidgitting and feeling uncomfortable. We find that when we sit and do nothing, we are faced with greatest disturbance in the universe.... The over-active mind. If we watch our mind, we will see that it changes thoughts every few seconds and never seems to stop. Often our thoughts become random and if someone else were witnessing our inner experience, we may be called insane. But its the same for everyone. So we busy ourselves as a distraction from this crazy mind which is like a wild unruly child which just needs a little discipline. With practice, however, it becomes easier to stay present. By recognizing that we are not the mind, and we can just observe it; it begins to lose power and starts to quiet down. Then, when you find yourself in the present moment with a still mind, you experience the most glorious feeling in the entire universe.... Peace.
This practice of Iyengar has a big focus in training and taming the mind to calm down and become present. I revel in these moments of pure bliss which over time come more and more often. Nothing feels as incredible as the sweet moments of stillness.
So this is my life right now. I am planning to do another 5 day intensive at the iyengar center next weekend. Other than this, I have been enjoying a lot of time to myself. I taught my first yoga class to 22 students for Bodhi Tree's new course, and it was great! Totally smooth. It was my first full length class, and I really enjoyed it. The focus, of course, was more on the meditation of asana, than physical exercise.
Now the weather is changing. Its starting to rain and soon the monsoons will be here. It's getting cooler again, and I welcome the change as it supports my inner time. I will stay here until the end of the month, and then I will go up high into the Himalayas for a couple weeks. Then... Back to USA in mid-July. Yes, cutting the trip a little short. I am loving it here, and could no doubt stay longer, but there are signs from the Universe encouraging me to change my trajectory... So I heed.. In the meantime... I am Here. And I am glad to be Here.
I haven't had much to write about.. I've sort of been in retreat right now. I'm really focusing on my three main goals for traveling in India. Yoga, meditation, and music. I am loving my little guesthouse, and the area feels great to me. I have been spending 3-5 hours a day practicing yoga- asana; 3 hours a day with music; and meditation is happening every moment.
I am taking a 5 day intensive course at a reputable Iyengar school which I am completely in Love with. Physically, the style is incredibly therapeutic. It's the most challenging mentally and emotionally as you hold a pose for around 10 minutes. But what I really Love, is the spiritual aspect of the practice. The extended time in a pose not only brings amazing physical benefits, but one of the main purposes is to be in the body and have a chance to really tune in to what's happening in the body...in the mind.... In the energy/prana/chi... To really be with yourself. To observe. Awareness. TO BE IN THE PRESET MOMENT. It's in line exactly with what I am practicing now in my own daily meditation. It takes some time to learn what it means to be in the present moment, and how to do it. What seems so easy, is quite possibly the most challenging thing any of us have ever done. We can take on some of lifes greatest challenges... Physically-like running a marathon; devoting our lives to athletic practice; climbing mountains... We can take on great mental/intellectual feats- starting up businesses; writing books; inventing new technology.... We can even take on the worlds most demanding emotional tasks such as raising children... But.... We just can't seem to stop and close our eyes for 5 minutes, do nothing, and just observe what happens without fidgitting and feeling uncomfortable. We find that when we sit and do nothing, we are faced with greatest disturbance in the universe.... The over-active mind. If we watch our mind, we will see that it changes thoughts every few seconds and never seems to stop. Often our thoughts become random and if someone else were witnessing our inner experience, we may be called insane. But its the same for everyone. So we busy ourselves as a distraction from this crazy mind which is like a wild unruly child which just needs a little discipline. With practice, however, it becomes easier to stay present. By recognizing that we are not the mind, and we can just observe it; it begins to lose power and starts to quiet down. Then, when you find yourself in the present moment with a still mind, you experience the most glorious feeling in the entire universe.... Peace.
This practice of Iyengar has a big focus in training and taming the mind to calm down and become present. I revel in these moments of pure bliss which over time come more and more often. Nothing feels as incredible as the sweet moments of stillness.
So this is my life right now. I am planning to do another 5 day intensive at the iyengar center next weekend. Other than this, I have been enjoying a lot of time to myself. I taught my first yoga class to 22 students for Bodhi Tree's new course, and it was great! Totally smooth. It was my first full length class, and I really enjoyed it. The focus, of course, was more on the meditation of asana, than physical exercise.
Now the weather is changing. Its starting to rain and soon the monsoons will be here. It's getting cooler again, and I welcome the change as it supports my inner time. I will stay here until the end of the month, and then I will go up high into the Himalayas for a couple weeks. Then... Back to USA in mid-July. Yes, cutting the trip a little short. I am loving it here, and could no doubt stay longer, but there are signs from the Universe encouraging me to change my trajectory... So I heed.. In the meantime... I am Here. And I am glad to be Here.
Deep Practice
I never made it to the Dalai llama... :-)! After all that wait in line to register, I didn't even go and see him. I started a yoga intensive on Thursday, the first day of his teaching which continued through each day he taught. When I signed up, I didn't realize his teaching would end so early (3pm). My class ends at 1:30 and it's a half hour trip to McCloud Ganj. So... I decided it wasn't worth it. There were 5000 people and I wouldn't have been able to see him, but on a screen. I also didn't have a radio, which you need in order to hear the English translation. Ah well... I don't feel like its necessary at this time anyway. He was giving an intro to Buddhism... Maybe if he was talking about the end part (enlightenment) I would be more interested... :-)! ... (g)
I haven't had much to write about.. I've sort of been in retreat right now. I'm really focusing on my three main goals for traveling in India. Yoga, meditation, and music. I am loving my little guesthouse, and the area feels great to me. I have been spending 3-5 hours a day practicing yoga- asana; 3 hours a day with music; and meditation is happening every moment.
I am taking a 5 day intensive course at a reputable Iyengar school which I am completely in Love with. Physically, the style is incredibly therapeutic. It's the most challenging mentally and emotionally as you hold a pose for around 10 minutes. But what I really Love, is the spiritual aspect of the practice. The extended time in a pose not only brings amazing physical benefits, but one of the main purposes is to be in the body and have a chance to really tune in to what's happening in the body...in the mind.... In the energy/prana/chi... To really be with yourself. To observe. Awareness. TO BE IN THE PRESET MOMENT. It's in line exactly with what I am practicing now in my own daily meditation. It takes some time to learn what it means to be in the present moment, and how to do it. What seems so easy, is quite possibly the most challenging thing any of us have ever done. We can take on some of lifes greatest challenges... Physically-like running a marathon; devoting our lives to athletic practice; climbing mountains... We can take on great mental/intellectual feats- starting up businesses; writing books; inventing new technology.... We can even take on the worlds most demanding emotional tasks such as raising children... But.... We just can't seem to stop and close our eyes for 5 minutes, do nothing, and just observe what happens without fidgitting and feeling uncomfortable. We find that when we sit and do nothing, we are faced with greatest disturbance in the universe.... The over-active mind. If we watch our mind, we will see that it changes thoughts every few seconds and never seems to stop. Often our thoughts become random and if someone else were witnessing our inner experience, we may be called insane. But its the same for everyone. So we busy ourselves as a distraction from this crazy mind which is like a wild unruly child which just needs a little discipline. With practice, however, it becomes easier to stay present. By recognizing that we are not the mind, and we can just observe it; it begins to lose power and starts to quiet down. Then, when you find yourself in the present moment with a still mind, you experience the most glorious feeling in the entire universe.... Peace.
This practice of Iyengar has a big focus in training and taming the mind to calm down and become present. I revel in these moments of pure bliss which over time come more and more often. Nothing feels as incredible as the sweet moments of stillness.
So this is my life right now. I am planning to do another 5 day intensive at the iyengar center next weekend. Other than this, I have been enjoying a lot of time to myself. I taught my first yoga class to 22 students for Bodhi Tree's new course, and it was great! Totally smooth. It was my first full length class, and I really enjoyed it. The focus, of course, was more on the meditation of asana, than physical exercise.
Now the weather is changing. Its starting to rain and soon the monsoons will be here. It's getting cooler again, and I welcome the change as it supports my inner time. I will stay here until the end of the month, and then I will go up high into the Himalayas for a couple weeks. Then... Back to USA in mid-July. Yes, cutting the trip a little short. I am loving it here, and could no doubt stay longer, but there are signs from the Universe encouraging me to change my trajectory... So I heed.. In the meantime... I am Here. And I am glad to be Here.
I haven't had much to write about.. I've sort of been in retreat right now. I'm really focusing on my three main goals for traveling in India. Yoga, meditation, and music. I am loving my little guesthouse, and the area feels great to me. I have been spending 3-5 hours a day practicing yoga- asana; 3 hours a day with music; and meditation is happening every moment.
I am taking a 5 day intensive course at a reputable Iyengar school which I am completely in Love with. Physically, the style is incredibly therapeutic. It's the most challenging mentally and emotionally as you hold a pose for around 10 minutes. But what I really Love, is the spiritual aspect of the practice. The extended time in a pose not only brings amazing physical benefits, but one of the main purposes is to be in the body and have a chance to really tune in to what's happening in the body...in the mind.... In the energy/prana/chi... To really be with yourself. To observe. Awareness. TO BE IN THE PRESET MOMENT. It's in line exactly with what I am practicing now in my own daily meditation. It takes some time to learn what it means to be in the present moment, and how to do it. What seems so easy, is quite possibly the most challenging thing any of us have ever done. We can take on some of lifes greatest challenges... Physically-like running a marathon; devoting our lives to athletic practice; climbing mountains... We can take on great mental/intellectual feats- starting up businesses; writing books; inventing new technology.... We can even take on the worlds most demanding emotional tasks such as raising children... But.... We just can't seem to stop and close our eyes for 5 minutes, do nothing, and just observe what happens without fidgitting and feeling uncomfortable. We find that when we sit and do nothing, we are faced with greatest disturbance in the universe.... The over-active mind. If we watch our mind, we will see that it changes thoughts every few seconds and never seems to stop. Often our thoughts become random and if someone else were witnessing our inner experience, we may be called insane. But its the same for everyone. So we busy ourselves as a distraction from this crazy mind which is like a wild unruly child which just needs a little discipline. With practice, however, it becomes easier to stay present. By recognizing that we are not the mind, and we can just observe it; it begins to lose power and starts to quiet down. Then, when you find yourself in the present moment with a still mind, you experience the most glorious feeling in the entire universe.... Peace.
This practice of Iyengar has a big focus in training and taming the mind to calm down and become present. I revel in these moments of pure bliss which over time come more and more often. Nothing feels as incredible as the sweet moments of stillness.
So this is my life right now. I am planning to do another 5 day intensive at the iyengar center next weekend. Other than this, I have been enjoying a lot of time to myself. I taught my first yoga class to 22 students for Bodhi Tree's new course, and it was great! Totally smooth. It was my first full length class, and I really enjoyed it. The focus, of course, was more on the meditation of asana, than physical exercise.
Now the weather is changing. Its starting to rain and soon the monsoons will be here. It's getting cooler again, and I welcome the change as it supports my inner time. I will stay here until the end of the month, and then I will go up high into the Himalayas for a couple weeks. Then... Back to USA in mid-July. Yes, cutting the trip a little short. I am loving it here, and could no doubt stay longer, but there are signs from the Universe encouraging me to change my trajectory... So I heed.. In the meantime... I am Here. And I am glad to be Here.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
2 hours of my life(+)
Waiting in line to register to see the Dalai Llama... He is giving Public teachings this wekend, and you cant enter without a pass.
It's Mayhem! The line is two hours long; cars are trying to get by in both directions on a one way road; a tour bus is trying to get by; all the cars are honking; people are yelling... The funny part is, the road these cars are trying to get down and back on, only goes a 1/2 mile further, and its and easy walk... But it's India!
I have my passport; a copy of my passport; a copy of my visa; and two passport photos... I just hope I have everything I need before I lose the next two hours of my life...
Whoa! The woman in front of me just fainted! Maybe the heat; maybe dehydration; maybe just the intensity of the situation...
A kid keeps asking me for money. We are now brainstorming ideas of what he can do to make some himself. I tell him these people are hot, thirsty and hungry. Maybe he can sell food or water? He comes up with a brilliant idea! Watermelon! So I tell him when I get out of line, I will buy him his firs watermelon. Then it's up to him to keep the business going, but I'm his manager and he owes me 10%. Just kidding.
Oh look! There are two boys selling sliced coconut! I buy some.
What an adventure just waiting in line..
Coconut slices: $.20
Water refill while waiting in line: $.40
Investment in street kid's career: $2
Waiting in line in this sweltering mayhem.... PRICELESS!
...... (actually, can I get my money back for the line waiting??)
It's Mayhem! The line is two hours long; cars are trying to get by in both directions on a one way road; a tour bus is trying to get by; all the cars are honking; people are yelling... The funny part is, the road these cars are trying to get down and back on, only goes a 1/2 mile further, and its and easy walk... But it's India!
I have my passport; a copy of my passport; a copy of my visa; and two passport photos... I just hope I have everything I need before I lose the next two hours of my life...
Whoa! The woman in front of me just fainted! Maybe the heat; maybe dehydration; maybe just the intensity of the situation...
A kid keeps asking me for money. We are now brainstorming ideas of what he can do to make some himself. I tell him these people are hot, thirsty and hungry. Maybe he can sell food or water? He comes up with a brilliant idea! Watermelon! So I tell him when I get out of line, I will buy him his firs watermelon. Then it's up to him to keep the business going, but I'm his manager and he owes me 10%. Just kidding.
Oh look! There are two boys selling sliced coconut! I buy some.
What an adventure just waiting in line..
Coconut slices: $.20
Water refill while waiting in line: $.40
Investment in street kid's career: $2
Waiting in line in this sweltering mayhem.... PRICELESS!
...... (actually, can I get my money back for the line waiting??)
Birthday Trinity
Well I woke up on my birthday, In the mountaintop guesthouse. I ordered a chai and sat on the roof watching the glorious morning sun crest over the mountain top. After a little good morning praise to the valley, I packed up my belongings and hiked down the mountain to my new home at The Lotus. What a birthday present! My room is the bottom corner, next to the bathrooms. The window has a beautiful view of the trees, and it feels to me the most private room. It's small, with green walls, but has a nice energy about it. I love it! I moved in and then headed to town for a birthday breakfast.
I spent most of the day enjoying some peaceful time to myself. I signed up for a five day yoga intensive starting Thursday; and then had lunch with some friends.
I decided to buy myself a birthday present, and went to a jeweler to buy a ring. The one I liked was about $13. I asked if he would take $10 for it, as the jewelers don't bargain much. He completely shocked me when he said he would give it to me for $9 for my birthday... I'm still in shock. I know it's just a dollar, but you NEVER see this happen... The retailer negotiating for a lower price... I told him we were friends for life...
The evening brought an unexpected surprise (a few!). I knew that it was owner of Trimurti guesthouse (where I lived the last month) birthday as well. He runs an international music school, and he was having a classical Indian concert for his birthday. When I arrived, they brought out two cakes! One said happy birthday with MY name on it! They sang to both of us and we blew out our candles and cut our cakes (when did I last have a birthday cake? I have no idea). We were serving the cakes, when suddenly a third cake came out... Just in case the other two huge cakes weren't enough for the guests. Right about this time, a couple walked up who I have been connecting with. Come to find out, it's HIS birthday too!!! I said "well, this must be your cake then!!" so we all three celebrated together. The irony of this, is that "Trimurti" means "trinity"!
After cake, I watched the full moon rise. It was huge and red! What a sight! Soon they cleared the tables and put them in the yard, creating a stage where the tables were (on the front porch). The kids started by showing us their Indian dancing. Then there was belly dancing by a professional dancer who just happened to be there with a costume! The night culminated with the classical Indian music concert while we sat under the brilliant full moon...
When I got tired, I walked back toward The Lotus, and found an open spot on the grass. I sat and looked up at the moon for awhile, and sang to her grace.... It was a wonderful birthday.
They say it's also Buddhas birthday.....
I spent most of the day enjoying some peaceful time to myself. I signed up for a five day yoga intensive starting Thursday; and then had lunch with some friends.
I decided to buy myself a birthday present, and went to a jeweler to buy a ring. The one I liked was about $13. I asked if he would take $10 for it, as the jewelers don't bargain much. He completely shocked me when he said he would give it to me for $9 for my birthday... I'm still in shock. I know it's just a dollar, but you NEVER see this happen... The retailer negotiating for a lower price... I told him we were friends for life...
The evening brought an unexpected surprise (a few!). I knew that it was owner of Trimurti guesthouse (where I lived the last month) birthday as well. He runs an international music school, and he was having a classical Indian concert for his birthday. When I arrived, they brought out two cakes! One said happy birthday with MY name on it! They sang to both of us and we blew out our candles and cut our cakes (when did I last have a birthday cake? I have no idea). We were serving the cakes, when suddenly a third cake came out... Just in case the other two huge cakes weren't enough for the guests. Right about this time, a couple walked up who I have been connecting with. Come to find out, it's HIS birthday too!!! I said "well, this must be your cake then!!" so we all three celebrated together. The irony of this, is that "Trimurti" means "trinity"!
After cake, I watched the full moon rise. It was huge and red! What a sight! Soon they cleared the tables and put them in the yard, creating a stage where the tables were (on the front porch). The kids started by showing us their Indian dancing. Then there was belly dancing by a professional dancer who just happened to be there with a costume! The night culminated with the classical Indian music concert while we sat under the brilliant full moon...
When I got tired, I walked back toward The Lotus, and found an open spot on the grass. I sat and looked up at the moon for awhile, and sang to her grace.... It was a wonderful birthday.
They say it's also Buddhas birthday.....
400 steps
My stay at Trimurti has ended, and I sadly had to leave this place which has become my pseudo home. I love my room, my view, and the shanti (peaceful) little bubble of the garden.
I have spent the week looking for a place to move, and most everywhere is booked up. Of course I am a little picky and don't want to be right in town center, nor in a dumpster.... There was a beautiful little guesthouse called the Lotus, pretty much in town, but tucked away in the trees... Very peaceful... And I fell in love with it. After asking all week, i finally accepted the fact that they are full. So I searched for 8 hours the other day and finally found a couple guesthouses on a mountaintop, way up out of town. Of course they had space. I loved the idea of being on a mountain top, and was looking forward to the quiet... However, my only access to food and water was going to be all the way down the mountain. But, beggars can't be choosers right? So I booked and the next morning, I schlepped my huge backpack, my small backpack, and a drum, all the way up this mountain. After climbing to the top of town (which is already more or less climbing a mountain); I hiked up 400 steps to my new hill top abode. I unpacked everything and then headed to town for breakfast. On the way, on a whim, I decided to swing by the Lotus... And whadda ya know...They have a room open! So I booked for the next night. So I spent one night on the mountain top...
Irony... That night, I woke up to a man yelling. He was another guest, and he was screaming: "you are being too loud and I can't sleep! SHUT UP!"..... The funny thing was, I have no idea what the noise was that was keeping this man awake, but he woke me up! :-) I found this humorous.
Well, so much for a peaceful mountain top home!
I have spent the week looking for a place to move, and most everywhere is booked up. Of course I am a little picky and don't want to be right in town center, nor in a dumpster.... There was a beautiful little guesthouse called the Lotus, pretty much in town, but tucked away in the trees... Very peaceful... And I fell in love with it. After asking all week, i finally accepted the fact that they are full. So I searched for 8 hours the other day and finally found a couple guesthouses on a mountaintop, way up out of town. Of course they had space. I loved the idea of being on a mountain top, and was looking forward to the quiet... However, my only access to food and water was going to be all the way down the mountain. But, beggars can't be choosers right? So I booked and the next morning, I schlepped my huge backpack, my small backpack, and a drum, all the way up this mountain. After climbing to the top of town (which is already more or less climbing a mountain); I hiked up 400 steps to my new hill top abode. I unpacked everything and then headed to town for breakfast. On the way, on a whim, I decided to swing by the Lotus... And whadda ya know...They have a room open! So I booked for the next night. So I spent one night on the mountain top...
Irony... That night, I woke up to a man yelling. He was another guest, and he was screaming: "you are being too loud and I can't sleep! SHUT UP!"..... The funny thing was, I have no idea what the noise was that was keeping this man awake, but he woke me up! :-) I found this humorous.
Well, so much for a peaceful mountain top home!
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