I'll Be Back

My body landed back in England a few hours ago. My heart and mind are still in India.

I crammed a lot into my short time there. Over the last ten days or so, I've:

• worn a sari


• walked in the foothills of the Himalayas


• taken a yoga class with an amazing Indian yogi


• had a run-in with a group of angry monkeys


• learned my first words of Hindi


• attended a Son et Lumiere performance at the Red Fort in Delhi


• had an Indian head massage


• watched a craftsman maker of traditional knotted rugs demonstrate his art


• experienced an 'Indian-style' toilet


• visited the Taj Mahal and the Qutb Minar


• had my hands painted with intricate henna designs


• shopped in the bazaars of Old Delhi


• met family members I'd only heard of - and others I didn't know existed


• sat in a jacuzzi under a deep blue sky on the edge of a cliff, surrounded by snow-capped peaks that stretched into China

Despite all that, I know I haven't even begun to scratch the surface of this extraordinary country.

Which gives me every reason to return. :)

Comments

[Faith]

Sounds like a dream!

[Monica]

Wow!! So many amazing experiences all in one journey!!

[alok]

ha ha
a wee bit of scratchin the surface are in order again
welcome back anytime

[Tracy]

India! Can't wait to hear/see more, Helen... I've wanted to see India for some time, myself--the culture, history, art & food fascinates. I'm trying to convince my husband for a trip there, that the "Indian style toilets" won't be so bad... LOL! LOVE seeing this mosaic--a little glimpse of your time there. The wine red sari you're modelling is gorgeous--did you choose that one?! Happy days basking in the glow of memories... ((HUGS))

[Dixon Hill Girl]

Tracy, that particular sari was a Diwali gift from my aunt and uncle. Isn't it a beautiful colour?

[helen]

~ Welcome home Helen ~

I have loved reading through your India posts and especially love the warm welcome you received. You sure can carry off wearing a sari...you look stunning.

[Kellen]

Sounds like an amazing trip. A place to return to for sure. Welcome home!

[jacqueline]

Welcome back!! SOunds like a wonderful inspiring trip and i can't wait to see more photos. :) Have a lovely merry happy day and love to yoU!

[hillary sloss]

helen, what a wonderful trip! you are so lucky to have relatives there, to really be a part of that mysterious, magical, confusing place! have loved all your posts, and will love to hear more. and it looks like your camera and you have bonded, as well :-)
welcome back. wishing you a smooth reentry ... although, it is so hard to go from a place like india to a place like england (or the states) ... such juxtaposition! but the human spirit is flexible. rest well. xh

[KathyB]

Helen,

You are radiant in that sari - so happy and relaxed, and looking very wise. I look forward to more stories of your adventures. I am particularly interested in the tale of the angry monkeys . . .

xo, KathyB

[urban craft]

amazing, it's like the trip of a lifetime too. Such wonderous treasures and experiences. Just beautiful.

[Rosanna]

You look gorgeous in that maroon sari!

Yep, I remember being harrassed by monkeys at a temple too. It came after my bag of tangerines, and was actually a bit scary. I couldn't get rid of it, until I threw the whole bag of tangerines away - which was exactly what that sneaky monkey wanted. Grrr...

So glad you get to shop in Old Delhi - what a cacophany of sights, sounds, smells, eh?

Lovely pillow case raffle too, but I won't comment there - leave more chances for others.