These past two days in Pushkar has been amazing. Pushkar is a beautiful place. Yesterday we had a free afternoon so some of us walked around the lake to visit a Sikh temple. On our way to the temple, Kaitlyn, Selby and I came across a man who took us down to the lake and blessed us. He led us in a prayer and put flowers in our hands. We tossed the flowers into the lake and he tied a string bracelet around our wrists. We had to pay for it so it may have been a scam but it was a really cool experience and I felt like I was really a part of the culture. Later last night we were walking around the town and went down to the lake again and watched the moon rise from behind the mountain. It was such a peaceful moment, I could've stayed there for hours.
This morning we woke up at 4:30 and went for a camel ride in the desert. At one point the moon was ahead of us and the sun was rising behind us. I felt very fortunate to have the opportunity to something so special like that. The camels were funny and we all had a lot of fun talking to the guides and learning about their lives.
My favorite thing do far has been talking to people in the town. Everyone is so friendly and always says hello. Yesterday, there was a group of young boys walking around. They all held our hands and asked our names. It's such a simple interaction but I think it makes everyone happy.
So much had happened in the past two days I can't even imagine all the other memories we're going to make!
This morning we woke up at 4:30 and went for a camel ride in the desert. At one point the moon was ahead of us and the sun was rising behind us. I felt very fortunate to have the opportunity to something so special like that. The camels were funny and we all had a lot of fun talking to the guides and learning about their lives.
My favorite thing do far has been talking to people in the town. Everyone is so friendly and always says hello. Yesterday, there was a group of young boys walking around. They all held our hands and asked our names. It's such a simple interaction but I think it makes everyone happy.
So much had happened in the past two days I can't even imagine all the other memories we're going to make!
Thanks for all the great blog entries everyone. It allows all your friends and family to feel like we're experiencing this trip right along with you! You each have your own personal perspectives which are interesting/touching/entertaining to read. Wonderful that you can talk to the locals and get a taste of their culture. You will bring bits of it home with you because it will become a part of you!
ReplyDeleteKeep on blogging!