Week Two Trip

During the second week, Krishna suggested that we take a trek to Shiva Temple. He had cleverly left out that the hike was a three hour climb nearly entirely uphill. The experience turned into more of quest, rather than a field trip.

The cows were following us... or rather following our packed lunches.

A pup, Heidi, Ruth, and Me.

Stopping to say hi to a monkey.

The group, taking a break.

Krishna, this clever man.

Sasha in the clouds!

Many snack/chai shops were along the path. This trail has been trodden by many others.

The road just kept going and going.

The view from not even the top.

There is something about climbing a mountain that brings about perspective. You can see how far you've come and how much further you have to go. It shows you who you are in the face of challenge. Fabienne said it best: "We must be humble when we reach the feet of Shiva."

The temple, itself.

Maija trying to stay cool from the sun.

Sasha was asked a few times to have pictures taken with her!

Pujas, offerings.

Looking back now, it's not the temple that I remember so much but the journey there. And I think that was the point. Isn't it always the point?