Picture of Green Hotel gardens
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Third Ashtanga Session
This is the 3rd session. Saraswati let me complete the standing series today!. I do not know if she will keep me here or let me move to seated series next time.
We have Sunday off, and Monday is full moon, so another day off.
We have Sunday off, and Monday is full moon, so another day off.
Friday, October 14, 2005
Grand Violin Concert
Attended a Grand Violin Concert @ the "Chakra House". Local Mysore Classical Indian Music. It was very good.
The art exhibit they were showing comprised photographs and drawn art. Some nice work.
There was also a buffet, but my stomach/throat was a bit too acidic for the food, but the Masala Chai went down nicely. Cost around 95rs
I left early because I had practice the next morning.
2nd Practice Session @ AYRI
My breath is still off, the sickness / right lung is preventing me from having a really nice smooth Ujjayi breath.
Saraswati let me go up to the balancing leg raising poses (Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (http://ashtangayoga.info/asana-vinyasa/primary-series/) (no I can't lift my leg that high - not even close) today! I don't think there was any real difference in my practice, except she didn't have to prompt me so much (I remembered the previous poses, I had a problem just remembering the sequence... ok I have a problem remember the sequence of poses)
Completed the Padmasana finishing poses on my own.
Saraswati let me go up to the balancing leg raising poses (Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (http://ashtangayoga.info/asana-vinyasa/primary-series/) (no I can't lift my leg that high - not even close) today! I don't think there was any real difference in my practice, except she didn't have to prompt me so much (I remembered the previous poses, I had a problem just remembering the sequence... ok I have a problem remember the sequence of poses)
Completed the Padmasana finishing poses on my own.
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
E-mail to a friend
"England was really cold and I think that is how I got sick - which Ri, was the best thing that ever happened"
Let me elaborate - The sickness gave me time to sit back and reflect on things, otherwise I would have been immediately propelled into Mysore life without any reflection. So as they say, everything is for a reason. Atleast it is if you believe it is. Me - I am open to most everything being possible.
Let me elaborate - The sickness gave me time to sit back and reflect on things, otherwise I would have been immediately propelled into Mysore life without any reflection. So as they say, everything is for a reason. Atleast it is if you believe it is. Me - I am open to most everything being possible.
Strange day & Osho Meditation
I can't explain the following, maybe it was the sickness, maybe hallucinations.
In the afternoon, I rested on my back, not exactly Shavasana, I was laying down on a hardish bed in no real position (but I was comfortable)... I would close my eyes and images in full color like comic strips would flash behind my eyes. I opened my eyes. I would think of something, close my eyes and again an image would appear. Interesting thing is the image was almost an answer to whatever it was I was thinking prior to closing my eyes. I opened my eyes. I did this several times. Same result... Other things came to me too...
I looked at my watch, time to go to a 1hr Osho meditation I had been invited to. I wondered if I had to do anything other than sit up. My fever was in full force and I couldn't imagine doing anything more. Oh I would have to breath, well I was coughing and my right side hurt with all the phlegm. Breathing may have to be optional... I left for the meditation.
I met up with my friend and we arrived. I told the guy that I would sit at the back so I wouldn't disturb anyone.
The meditation was amazing and brought further insightful moments. I probably should not go into huge details here so let me just say I had to exhale a simple sound and the music in the background supported this breath. There was also very slow arm movements. Incredibly simple and yet profoundly powerful. I am hooked.
In the afternoon, I rested on my back, not exactly Shavasana, I was laying down on a hardish bed in no real position (but I was comfortable)... I would close my eyes and images in full color like comic strips would flash behind my eyes. I opened my eyes. I would think of something, close my eyes and again an image would appear. Interesting thing is the image was almost an answer to whatever it was I was thinking prior to closing my eyes. I opened my eyes. I did this several times. Same result... Other things came to me too...
I looked at my watch, time to go to a 1hr Osho meditation I had been invited to. I wondered if I had to do anything other than sit up. My fever was in full force and I couldn't imagine doing anything more. Oh I would have to breath, well I was coughing and my right side hurt with all the phlegm. Breathing may have to be optional... I left for the meditation.
I met up with my friend and we arrived. I told the guy that I would sit at the back so I wouldn't disturb anyone.
The meditation was amazing and brought further insightful moments. I probably should not go into huge details here so let me just say I had to exhale a simple sound and the music in the background supported this breath. There was also very slow arm movements. Incredibly simple and yet profoundly powerful. I am hooked.
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Picked up meds.
I picked up medication this morning.
The Dr. looked out for me and asked how I was, I told him about the same. Are you taking the medication? I told him I haven't picked it up, thought the store was closed. He didn't seem too happy, told me to pick them up asap. He had said yesterday it would take only two days for me to feel better, this has prolonged my recovery. I really would have gone but I felt horrible last night, I just couldn't walk plus the directions were very vague (though I had a good idea where to go)
Most of today was consumed with resting.
No practice today either. No chance of that. (Still waking at 4:30am)
The Dr. looked out for me and asked how I was, I told him about the same. Are you taking the medication? I told him I haven't picked it up, thought the store was closed. He didn't seem too happy, told me to pick them up asap. He had said yesterday it would take only two days for me to feel better, this has prolonged my recovery. I really would have gone but I felt horrible last night, I just couldn't walk plus the directions were very vague (though I had a good idea where to go)
Most of today was consumed with resting.
No practice today either. No chance of that. (Still waking at 4:30am)
Mysore Market
A friend dropped by to see how I am (really really nice of him) I told him I was that great. We went to lunch by the Market. The restaurant serves South Indian food in one part and the other has North Indian food (it is A/C) or something like that (I probably got it the other way round)
We also went to the market, it is festival time (Desara - a Mysore festival) so the market was completely packed. We would hear a strange cry like someone tried to say shhhh and then (if you didn't move away in time) a sack would probably come crashing onto your head. Basically this was the warning sound that someone was carrying a very big sack and could not see where they were going!
I didn't do much else all day, definately no Yoga!
We also went to the market, it is festival time (Desara - a Mysore festival) so the market was completely packed. We would hear a strange cry like someone tried to say shhhh and then (if you didn't move away in time) a sack would probably come crashing onto your head. Basically this was the warning sound that someone was carrying a very big sack and could not see where they were going!
I didn't do much else all day, definately no Yoga!
Monday, October 10, 2005
Do you need to go to a hospital?
Finally today I called Shiva, the Yoga Helper. "I need a Dr., a Western doctor, not an Ayurvedic one, can you send a Rikshaw?" (I know Ayurvedic Dr. are great, but they usually prevent problems, I know I need antibiotics at this point... my chest is full of phlegm and if I don't take care of this now it is not going to be good)
"Do you need to go to the hospital?!" I told him no. He said he would have a rikshaw driver to me in 5 minutes. Then he called back... "You know... your landlord is a Dr.!, he will be there in a few minutes!"
Had I known this I would have seeked helped sooner.
The Dr. came and prescribed Antibiotic (suprise, suprise)
He also gave me some great advice which I will save for everytime this happens:
Drink hot milk
Drink warm water
Eat Bread + Butter
Have Soup
Eat Apples, do not juice them that changes the properties, just eat as is.
Do not eat any other fruits!
That was it, but it was really excellent advice! I think it helped a great deal.
"Do you need to go to the hospital?!" I told him no. He said he would have a rikshaw driver to me in 5 minutes. Then he called back... "You know... your landlord is a Dr.!, he will be there in a few minutes!"
Had I known this I would have seeked helped sooner.
The Dr. came and prescribed Antibiotic (suprise, suprise)
He also gave me some great advice which I will save for everytime this happens:
Drink hot milk
Drink warm water
Eat Bread + Butter
Have Soup
Eat Apples, do not juice them that changes the properties, just eat as is.
Do not eat any other fruits!
That was it, but it was really excellent advice! I think it helped a great deal.
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Sick
Today and for the next week I missed practice. I lay in bed drinking water hoping that this would pass in a day or two...
I have been waking up by 4:30am the past few days, that's a bonus.
Mind you most nights I haven't slept much at all, waking every few hours...
I have been waking up by 4:30am the past few days, that's a bonus.
Mind you most nights I haven't slept much at all, waking every few hours...
First Ashtanga Practice
Based on advice given to me by Yoga students last night at a local restaurant/Internet cafe (Anu's Cafe) on went into Saraswati's class @ 8am.
I told her I am a beginner and asked her if it will be ok for me to study with her. She asked me if I know Surya Namaskar and I said yes.
http://www.ayri.org/fundamental-asanas.html
She asked me how long I will be here. I told her 3-4 months. She was ok with this and let me join.
I unrolled my mat and stood at the front in Samasthitihi (Mountain Pose) and breathed Ujjayi.... I stood there until told to move. Saraswati said go ahead start, so with an inhale I brought my arms overheard and began.
Mysore Style practice is hard, you have to remember which count you are on, how many times did I complete Surya Namaskar, was that the 3rd? I can't remember. In Surya Namaskar B (where you do Warrior I) you have to remember to do both sides after the Vinyasa through Chataranga/Upward facing dog. Did I just do the right or left side? I can't remember.
I winged it through 5 of each (which in itself is a lot for me, back home I would complete 5 of each, maybe two poses and basically that would be it, too tired to continue, I would end in Shavasana shortly afterward). I was tired and sweating (the sweating is a good thing, the tired part no so)
Then I stood in Samasthitihi. I completed the first two poses of the Primary series (Forward fold first grasping the toes, then placing the hands under the feet - Padangusthasana).
After holding the toes for 5 breaths, was I supposed to inhale to flat back, then fold placing my hands under my feet? I couldn't really remember, but that seemed right so I did it.
After all of this I returned to Samasthitihi. As I already said, this is where my practice would normally end. I couldn't remember really what was next. I stopped and waited, breathing Ujjayi....
Saraswati came along and helped me through the next few poses.
I came to Sideways Stretch A (Prasarita Padottanasana A)
and Saraswati did something I haven't seen before. She held me by the waist and lowered my head/body to the floor! Then the adjusted from there...
I reachec Sideways Stretch C and she stopped me (this is Mysore Style Ashtanga where you do not go further if you cannot complete the pose, it is up to the teacher exactly when that is (there are rules if the teacher can get you into the pose they may let you proceed, but since this was my first class...)
She told me to go down... I sat down, then started to lay down for Shavasana... no..no..no she said! Sit in Padmasana (Full Lotus) http://www.ayri.org/finishing-asanas.html.
I sat with my legs crossed in half lotus. Saraswati said "Do you not know Padmasana?" I told her I did, and obediently started crossing my legs..."no..no..right leg first!" She was telling me to cross my right leg first, then the left crosses over the right. I was happier with the anyway since my left knee makes it more difficult to cross the other way.
I thought, no problem Padmasana for 25 breaths (I remembered this from the video I was playing) hahaha Saraswati comes along and helps me to finish the remaining poses including a 25 breath count of Uth Pluthi (I can't find a link but basically in full lotus you place your hands out to the side and lift your body for a count of 25)
I was suprised when Saraswati placed my hands so far apart for Uth Pluthi (made it a bit easier) she did support my knees during the count but it was rough.
Finally Shavasana... what a sweet reward.
Saraswati told me to come back tomorrow at 8am.
I left the Shala and sat down where a man was selling coconuts. I gladly accepted one from him (only 6rs) and guzzled away. I was still sweating a little bit, mainly my head. I was also tired. Ah it was more Yoga than I have done before, no problem.
Later that day I realised it was a problem... fever had hit me...
I told her I am a beginner and asked her if it will be ok for me to study with her. She asked me if I know Surya Namaskar and I said yes.
http://www.ayri.org/fundamental-asanas.html
She asked me how long I will be here. I told her 3-4 months. She was ok with this and let me join.
I unrolled my mat and stood at the front in Samasthitihi (Mountain Pose) and breathed Ujjayi.... I stood there until told to move. Saraswati said go ahead start, so with an inhale I brought my arms overheard and began.
Mysore Style practice is hard, you have to remember which count you are on, how many times did I complete Surya Namaskar, was that the 3rd? I can't remember. In Surya Namaskar B (where you do Warrior I) you have to remember to do both sides after the Vinyasa through Chataranga/Upward facing dog. Did I just do the right or left side? I can't remember.
I winged it through 5 of each (which in itself is a lot for me, back home I would complete 5 of each, maybe two poses and basically that would be it, too tired to continue, I would end in Shavasana shortly afterward). I was tired and sweating (the sweating is a good thing, the tired part no so)
Then I stood in Samasthitihi. I completed the first two poses of the Primary series (Forward fold first grasping the toes, then placing the hands under the feet - Padangusthasana).
After holding the toes for 5 breaths, was I supposed to inhale to flat back, then fold placing my hands under my feet? I couldn't really remember, but that seemed right so I did it.
After all of this I returned to Samasthitihi. As I already said, this is where my practice would normally end. I couldn't remember really what was next. I stopped and waited, breathing Ujjayi....
Saraswati came along and helped me through the next few poses.
I came to Sideways Stretch A (Prasarita Padottanasana A)
and Saraswati did something I haven't seen before. She held me by the waist and lowered my head/body to the floor! Then the adjusted from there...
I reachec Sideways Stretch C and she stopped me (this is Mysore Style Ashtanga where you do not go further if you cannot complete the pose, it is up to the teacher exactly when that is (there are rules if the teacher can get you into the pose they may let you proceed, but since this was my first class...)
She told me to go down... I sat down, then started to lay down for Shavasana... no..no..no she said! Sit in Padmasana (Full Lotus) http://www.ayri.org/finishing-asanas.html.
I sat with my legs crossed in half lotus. Saraswati said "Do you not know Padmasana?" I told her I did, and obediently started crossing my legs..."no..no..right leg first!" She was telling me to cross my right leg first, then the left crosses over the right. I was happier with the anyway since my left knee makes it more difficult to cross the other way.
I thought, no problem Padmasana for 25 breaths (I remembered this from the video I was playing) hahaha Saraswati comes along and helps me to finish the remaining poses including a 25 breath count of Uth Pluthi (I can't find a link but basically in full lotus you place your hands out to the side and lift your body for a count of 25)
I was suprised when Saraswati placed my hands so far apart for Uth Pluthi (made it a bit easier) she did support my knees during the count but it was rough.
Finally Shavasana... what a sweet reward.
Saraswati told me to come back tomorrow at 8am.
I left the Shala and sat down where a man was selling coconuts. I gladly accepted one from him (only 6rs) and guzzled away. I was still sweating a little bit, mainly my head. I was also tired. Ah it was more Yoga than I have done before, no problem.
Later that day I realised it was a problem... fever had hit me...
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Leaky pens
I gave one of my nice pens to my brother, and now, my other nice pen is leaking :( It's one of those Sakura Archival .30mm (very specific) waterproof etc pens.. so now I am back to using a ballpoint pen... I think I am still happy not using a pda.
"You gotta ask"
Transfering from International airport to domestic airport (Mumbai/Bombay to Bangalore)... do I go straight ahead where it has a big bold red exit sign (and big expansive space ahead - scarey) or do I go left down this tiny corridor with no marking at all... ask... you should go left... ok
I image had I exited the airport I would have lost the free transfer and not been able to re-enter...
(not really sure what time of day it was at this point)
I image had I exited the airport I would have lost the free transfer and not been able to re-enter...
(not really sure what time of day it was at this point)
Dubai Airport
I needed to transfer quickly to another flight, (I thought the plane departed at 3am, instead it started boarding @ 3am) so I didn't have time to look around... but two things struck me, money was no object (and that is used freely nowadays, but really) when building this airport... for all of that I was given confusing instructions as to whether I needed to go through passport control or not (you *must* go through passport control - follow everyone on lift (slow- no stairs) ... or not was the answer... in the end I had to go back to arrivals to have my bags scanned then I could go down to the gates
Talking of Emirates, the planes are incredibly comfortable in economy (class) with TV screens (LCD monitors) for each person. So you can basically pick which movie you want and watch away. Oh the menu looks incredible (picture to follow - sometime) food matches...
Talking of Emirates, the planes are incredibly comfortable in economy (class) with TV screens (LCD monitors) for each person. So you can basically pick which movie you want and watch away. Oh the menu looks incredible (picture to follow - sometime) food matches...
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Showers in London Heathrow Airport
I have found that there are exactly two showers (for men) located at Heathrow airport... neither of them work. Mind you the showers aren't exactly easy to find anyway, one tucked away in Terminal 4 by the arrivals gate (I mean, who ever would want to shower after arriving?) and the other was in Terminal 1 or 2 or something - I really can't remember...
Nevertheless, since both showers are not working (well one was definately broken.. pipe issues, the other just said "not in use") I was told "Sir, you can probably visit the Hilton to shower, let me find out" very helpful... sure enough they (the woman helping me and actually using the phone, and the man standing behind her looking rather official, as official anyway as a Heathrow airport Info person can look.) told me that it would be only £5 to use the Hilton's gym's shower only, or £10 for the use of the gym all day... fabulous... oh and all I have to do is go upstairs, cross a corridor (which joins the Hilton to the airport) and I am there; Plus I can use a cart all the way! hahaha not so quick...
So here I am with a 55 lb of backpack, 8kg secondary backpack (don't ask why one weight is in lbs, the other in kg...) and a sticky mat.. to boot... well ok, it wasn't that bad, I used the aforemnentioned cart for most of the journey.. even still... the corridor (after about 3 minutes) proudly stated that I have 6 minutes of walking, 4 minutes of walking etc... I arrive at the door to the Hilton... the automatic swivel sorta door, that although an Airport cart may well navigate - it really detracted from the effect of the hotel.. so I get rid of the cart... down the stairs (I did mention stairs?) and into the gym (I was told "No lift for the gym, you must walk...*wrong* but I found out too late) where I am informed that I must pay £10 for 1 day gym membership, there is no such deal of shower only...
Well by now I pretty much was commited - there was no way I was going back after all this...
The shower was fabulous...
I also met a Punjabi man- we had a chat about Yoga and meditation - he basically subscribes to the need to start Yoga in the early morning (4am, 4:30am etc) otherwise it loses its effect the later you begin in the day.
I also went for tea upstairs at the restaurant.... it was nice... a bit overpriced (imagine that for a big name Hotel in London)
Nevertheless, since both showers are not working (well one was definately broken.. pipe issues, the other just said "not in use") I was told "Sir, you can probably visit the Hilton to shower, let me find out" very helpful... sure enough they (the woman helping me and actually using the phone, and the man standing behind her looking rather official, as official anyway as a Heathrow airport Info person can look.) told me that it would be only £5 to use the Hilton's gym's shower only, or £10 for the use of the gym all day... fabulous... oh and all I have to do is go upstairs, cross a corridor (which joins the Hilton to the airport) and I am there; Plus I can use a cart all the way! hahaha not so quick...
So here I am with a 55 lb of backpack, 8kg secondary backpack (don't ask why one weight is in lbs, the other in kg...) and a sticky mat.. to boot... well ok, it wasn't that bad, I used the aforemnentioned cart for most of the journey.. even still... the corridor (after about 3 minutes) proudly stated that I have 6 minutes of walking, 4 minutes of walking etc... I arrive at the door to the Hilton... the automatic swivel sorta door, that although an Airport cart may well navigate - it really detracted from the effect of the hotel.. so I get rid of the cart... down the stairs (I did mention stairs?) and into the gym (I was told "No lift for the gym, you must walk...*wrong* but I found out too late) where I am informed that I must pay £10 for 1 day gym membership, there is no such deal of shower only...
Well by now I pretty much was commited - there was no way I was going back after all this...
The shower was fabulous...
I also met a Punjabi man- we had a chat about Yoga and meditation - he basically subscribes to the need to start Yoga in the early morning (4am, 4:30am etc) otherwise it loses its effect the later you begin in the day.
I also went for tea upstairs at the restaurant.... it was nice... a bit overpriced (imagine that for a big name Hotel in London)
Arrived in London
Photo is looking out from my brothers window.
Trip over was fine, Delta is still pretty nice when flown Internationally... Landed in Gatwick International Airport. I went through Customs/Immigration easily and then I lined up for train tickets to Plymough (pretty long line) The man at the counter told me to get the next train to Plymouth which changes at Reading - I said, wait a minute isn't it quicker to go via paddington (here I am super tired; completeley out of it;no idea really about how train routes work in England; challenging/asking a walking encyclopeadia on trains lol) He said "Why would you want to do that - it's longer - and goes through there anyway!" So of course I said ok. Then I saw how soon the train departs... 15 minutes (or something crazy) I gotta change money, get through the green channel (sometimes they stop you, sometimes there is no one there!) I am thinking 1hr min. - so I challenge him on this too! Stupid me! He responded that I had plenty of time it's a straight through thing; no problem.
Tiicket cost was So I arrived in Reading. The train arrived late, which meant that I missed the connection... man at the station told me to just wait for the next train; it is on the same platform no problem and a 10 minute wait. He also said it travels directly to Plymouth.
As the train pulled up to the platform I discovered that the train does not in fact stop in Plymouth but skips it and then stops at the next major town (a long way away, don't remember which one) I asked a conductor and was told to talk to the office to see which would be the best train to take, so off I went to the office. I couldn't find the office so I returns to the platform to ask a different conductor who advised me that the next train stops at Plymouth, but I could have caught this train and simply got off at Exeter and transfered again, I said great! I will do that then. The conductor quickly informed me that this would not be possible, the doors were closed and the train was about to leave. So I missed that one.
I waited over an hour for the next train getting a bit cold. The train arrived!
I lumbered (the 2 backpacks that I carried with me made it awkward to do anything else) onto a carriage that was further away from the front of the train because the closer carriages were marked First Class. I didn't find a place for my large backpack in the storage area (besides I have heard of people stealing them from these areas) so I just carried it to a seat. One seat for my backpacks, one for me, sounds good. Hopefully the conductor won't mind.
This train had a buffet I knew, but I wasn't sure where it was, or if it was one of these full service trains where they come to you. Shortly the ticket inspector came by so I asked him. He told me it is in Carriage B. I asked how far that was from here (not wanting to leave my backpack long) He advised me that I was in carriage F and that carriage B was near the front of the train. I thanked him for the information and told him I wouldn't bother then.
I sat around for an a bit but my stomach told me that I needed to eat, so (again worry about the backpacked) I pretty much ran down the train (ok I walked really really fast) almost knocking into people.
The buffet had warm and cold meals, but I found the warm meals are by order so they take time to make. I really wanted a warm meal, but really wanted to get back to my seat, so I ordered a cold sandwich. Upon receiving the sandwich I walked really really fast back to my seat. A little bit faster this time, so fast as I knocked peoples hands and legs it was almost rude.
I arrived back at my seat and collapsed down, thankful that my backpack was still there!
Arrived in Plymouth a few hours later, and after getting my bearings again walked over to the bus stop. I took a bus to Bretonside Bus Station to purchase the return ticket for the 11:45pm coach to London Heathrow.
When I asked to purchase the single ticket the woman advised me that the coach company no longer allow tickets to be changed once they are made so to be sure before I purchased. No problem I was sure so I purchased the ticket. (price to be added later)
After that I visited my brother, it was a nice visit, over six hours, though were he is living is very cold, and especially upstairs in his bedroom was freezing tonight. I didn't really cover up adequately.
After the visit I was dropped back at the station where I stopped off at a local Indian Restaurant. I ordered a take out but the coach was about to leave. I walked really really fast to the coach, picked up my backpack from the lockers and settled into my seat.
The coach stopped for a break on the way and I did manage some sleep, I didn't eat the Indian food in the end as I found a really tasty and filling Yogurt at the rest area cafe. The Yogurt had honey at the bottom and yummy tasting topping.
The picture is the view looking from outside my Brothers upstairs window.
!Original Post! I have completed my mini trip to see my brother, one day of travelling, then one day of waiting for the next flight to India... So here I am... waiting.... :)
Monday, October 03, 2005
Fuzzy Brush
I was at a highway motorway and checked out a fuzzy brush from one of those dispensers in the restroom.
The website is www.fuzzybrush.com
Amazingly enough it seemed to work!
The website is www.fuzzybrush.com
Amazingly enough it seemed to work!
Thursday, September 29, 2005
A. G. Mohan
I checked out the svastha website for current programs and prices ( http://www.svastha.com/sayoga-registration.html ) but was dismayed to see that the cost will be over $2000 for tuition only (and who knows how much for accomodation since it is to be held at a beach location.
As good as the program is, (atleast people have raved to me about it) I just cannot justify it. That and the little problem that I will land in Mysore after the program starts is another tricky issue.
Oh well there is next years program to consider...
As good as the program is, (atleast people have raved to me about it) I just cannot justify it. That and the little problem that I will land in Mysore after the program starts is another tricky issue.
Oh well there is next years program to consider...
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Welcome
Welcome to my blog... I hope that you enjoy the posts, both leading up to my trip to India (which is scheduled to begin on October 2nd 2005) and including the trip itself (four months)...
OK let's have a quick Q&A to cover the basics...
So where am I heading? Mysore India...
Exactly when will I arrive in Mysore? On October 5th 2005...
So why is there such a discrepency with the dates? I will be stopping over in England for 1 day...
How long will you be in Mysore? I thought I just mentioned? Four months, atleast that is the plan right now...
What are my expectations for the trip? I am trying not to have any... I would like to study @ AYRI (www.ayri.com) I may also check out the local cooking, as well as other things tbd...
To be continued...
OK let's have a quick Q&A to cover the basics...
So where am I heading? Mysore India...
Exactly when will I arrive in Mysore? On October 5th 2005...
So why is there such a discrepency with the dates? I will be stopping over in England for 1 day...
How long will you be in Mysore? I thought I just mentioned? Four months, atleast that is the plan right now...
What are my expectations for the trip? I am trying not to have any... I would like to study @ AYRI (www.ayri.com) I may also check out the local cooking, as well as other things tbd...
To be continued...
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