Week One Trip

Every Friday, instead of lecture classes, we had the opportunity to go on a group outing to visit a local site.  The first week was a trip to a temple on a hill, hidden deep within the hills of Rishikesh.

Anna, me, Maija, and Fabienne in the taxi going up the winding hill roads.

We made it!

Then a short trek up the mountain.

up some stairs...

... and arrive at the quaint temple.

From inside the temple, a statue of Shiva. You can tell it is him by the Ganges pouring out of his head.

Sweets awaited us at the top!

This guy also came along for the ride. He had a rough journey.

More views from the outside of the temple. The white rock was quite striking against the background of the green rolling mountains. Just look at it!

Can you spy Ethan standing on the hill? Perspective.

Nearby there was a cement ledge overlooking the view.  Us being yogis, we were having an asana party in no time!

Oh, a flat surface and a beautiful backdrop, what should we do?

HEADSTAND PARTY! LOL. 

John and Darius doing some acroyoga.

More acro. They call this the "backpack"

First time doing acro with Ethan! This would be the start of something glorious!

So much joy here.

One of these things is not like the others.

ah, harmony!

And the grand finale!

The group shot.