Hi everyone – we are getting acclimatized to the intensity of India. Had my first cup of chai masala this morning – the real thing! – blissful!-

Weather is gorgeous like a perfect summer day – accommodation lovely – have visited the Ayurveda spa also – scouting out retreat opportunities here which are very promising.

Going with the flow as our plans change every day – train is sold out so will get a ride to Bangalore probably tomorrow. Traffic is just like the movies with ladies in brilliant saris riding sidesaddle on motorcycles behind the driver sometimes with a small child between them; three wheeled auto rickshaws predominate mixed in with small sized cars; buses and trucks; lots of horn honking all the time – plus getting used to traffic on the left – it’s wild beyond belief.

People are very warm and friendly but not much English with often hilarious results.

We are often surrounded by groups of curious school children who want to either take a picture with us or have us take their picture, shake our hands and ask “what is your good name?” Feel like a rock star so my intention to just blend in isn’t really working! (Wally says being a 5′ 10″ tall redhead makes me a bit conspicuous).

I appreciate my soft life compared to the hard nature of so many here – saw a group of people including little kids breaking up rocks with hammers on the side of the road – skinny people, skinny cats, dogs, goats and cows – I feel very well fed!

I am taking a yoga class here at 4:00 this afternoon so I’ll let you know how that goes – love to all – Namaste! Cath