Rishikesh

So I survived the bus journey to Rishikesh, 7hours on the bus, which was like a 1940's bus which I'm sure was meant only to be used for towns, not long distances... I was the only non-Indian person on the bus but a nice guy sitting next to me worked at one of the guest houses in R and helped me find a room when we got here.

I am staying at Swiss cottage which is lovely! I have the most beautiful view from my room across the town and the Ganges, i will post a photo next time. Went to a yoga class once i arrived, it is upstairs in this old cottage further up the hill from my guest house, the doors and windows are all open and it is very peaceful, a perfect place to do yoga! I went again today and the rain was so loud on the roof i could hardly hear the teacher! The mozzies got in this time and attacked me so tomorrow i will be covered in repellent before i go!

We've had thunder storms and rain both evenings which is actually really refreshing as the days are so hot and sticky.

Met a Londoner called Leila who I'm going for a walk with tomorrow morning to a temple 10km away. We're cheating and getting the bus half way there so that we can arrive by 7am because after that it gets cloudy and the views aren't so good.

So I had better go and get my beauty sleep...