Nepal redems all!
Varanasi was a task of culture and religion that lifted our intention of India. Most of us managed to visit the distinct Ghats dedicated to the Hindu gods. We also enjoyed a few trips up the Ganges to scrutinize the funeral pyres - these are continuous (24/7)!!
We were all told dissimilar things about the reason why some Hindu's are not cremated. I was told that babies, deaths from cobra bites, Untainted Men, homosexuals and lepers were not cremated as cremation is trafficking to heaven for the Hindu and all these categories require to be reincarnated to reach perfection for Elysian Fields. Cremation is the only way to heaven.
I also asked if any people got annoyed from washing in the river and drinking it. The navigate said that the 'Ganga' was his mother and that his fuss over would do nothing to hurt him or other Hindus. We observed a stupendous number of cremations and also dead bodies and lifeless cows and dogs floating down the river. Undeterred by all this it was a moving experience.
Whilst here another frisk going to Australia from London pulled in. It was a beneficent lorry with a converted container for people to trekking in. They had started their journey in March and don't get to Aussie money November!! I am truly glad not to be on that one. I also met a lass from York on that trip.
From Varanasi we went for a stanch over in Gorakhpur (1st July). We spent ages looking for western category restaurants but the nearest we found was "Choudreys" an Indian fashion MacDonald’s. The food was fine. But the municipality...best to say nowt!
During all this time many, including me, kept having longing problems so we have needed to eat wisely and only uninspired amounts. We are nearly all recovered now with only one of us having to go up ahead to Thailand in order to recover!!
Yesterday (2nd) we travelled to Kathmandu in Nepal, another trek! We left side at 6am and arrived here at 10.30pm.!! The crossing from India was melodic straight forward and the difference when we crossed the purfle...
