Mostly sky

This morning i set off at 5.45am with the firm resolve to find my way to the Saraswarti temple perched atop a rather assertive looking mountain. I had been told by some locals that the temple provides a great spot for watching the sun rise over the holy town. So, armed with my microphone, a snickers bar and, yes, my stinking camera, off i hoofed. It was still dark at this time, and as i negotiated my way down dark streets a nagging fear of unseen hostilities could not be ignored. Swallowing my anxiety, i pressed on, into the eerie dark.

After a short time i came across a man sitting by a fire. He signalled for me to join him; so i did. It was not until i drew near that i realised he was naked except for a loin cloth and the white ash he had smeared over his entire body. He was a saddhu. We spoke for a few moments, he offered me a seed from a sacred tree in return for rupees, i decided it was time to leave. Unfamiliar with the roads, i had to stop and ask directions a number of times, but was soon standing at the foot of a dauntingly steep and long staircase. The climb was worth it.

(This monkey was sitting on the stairs. He seemed mournful at the commercialisation of Pushkar.)

On the way down i met some holy pilgrims sat by a fire. They offered me tea, which i accepted. We discussed Gilchrist's retirement and whether India can draw victory on the talent of Tendulkar alone. I hope you like the pictures.

(Another skull shot... some of you actually asked for more shots of me...!)

Here are some oldies.

These first couple are from the great big fort near Jaipur. It was kinda cool but kinda boring. I took pictures because i couldn't think of anything better to do.

Here are a couple from Rishikesh. The foot bridge over the Ganga. Marty standing under a tree whe we was at that sunrise temple. Remember from the other post?

This is a trippy image of the beach at Arambol. I was mucking around with the shutter speed is all.

Okay. Thats all for now. I make more words later. Namaste!