varanasi.
I wasn't quite sure what to expect. the very holiest of spots - home to the nearly mythical river ganges, a true lifeblood for a nation and the world.
people walk for days and days from their homes to be in varanasi. truth be told, I was a little nervous about being there. about being an observer in a place so many consider so sacred.
the river was unusually high, which pushes life closer and closer together. every inch was crowded and full of life. humans of all backgrounds flocking to the river for bathing, worship, memorializing.
a smooth talking homestay employee, a few hundred rupees for bribery and a little good luck somehow got us into a boat at sunrise to see the city from the best vantage point. to truly be observers.
most of our time was spent wandering around, dodging livestock and soaking it all up. on shaky rooftops, in insanely packed temples, on university campuses.
varanasi. you were by far the most disorienting, eye opening + humanity affirming stop on our whirlwind adventure.
and I loved you for it.
Fabulous! as usual.
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