Yesterday was a great day, it reminded me why I love India and how happy and lucky I am to be here. Well first off the weather was AMAZING, it was maybe at its peak 80, but overcast and with a breeze all day so it was pretty cool! Hopefully this continues.
Also I stumbled on the most amazing place- it is by no means secret but it is extremely peaceful. Peace is at a premium in this city. So you go down this warren of lanes, it seems like that will be a common phrase throughout this year, a warren of lanes, and suddenly you are met with a dead end. This shocking blue building stands in between you and the river and as you walk towards it the river does not reveal herself ( the Ganges is a female goddess), suddenly, however, it opens up, to the side of your vision, in this huge expansive panorama of Ganga Ma flowing past and the green banks opposite.
The ghat is extraordinarily steep and quiet. People go there not for ceremony it seems, but to silently reflect, to do laundry, and to swim. It really was so achingly gorgeous. It really was what I needed. When you Grandma come to Banaras I will be sure to show you!
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