Yesterday as I was working on the computer I kept hearing sounds of a marching band. .I finally went out to the street and there was a parade! Traditional costume, decorated dancing animals, drums, kids marching etc. to the end of the street where there was some kindof party happening- so crowded that I didn't attempt to go there. Later I found out that everyone was celebrating the Hindu New Year which officially starts today (it's also a new moon). An Indian told me that according to them the year is actually 2070! Not sure how they came to this number but I'm determined to find out!
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| Dancing horses! |
I'm finishing up my last breakfast at this lovely cafe in preparation for moving to the official guest house of the pilgrimage which starts at 4pm tonight. Of course, I have already met several of the pilgrims who arrived early and stayed in our same hotel. I'm personally getting ready to be the official photojournalist/videographer of the pilgrimage!
Lastly, I can't believe that I haven't mentioned the horn when talking about driving in India (and Ghana for that matter). The use of the horn is more common and more important than the use of the brakes here and often times used instead of a turn signal. People use it all the time to let people know they are there and to preferably move out of the way or at least be aware. Honk Honk!
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| Hotel Relax balcony- notice the elephants- ancient Indian art, furniture was everywhere in this hotel! |
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