Welcome back to India for another 6 months. This border crossing from Nepal is quite open. Dispite the military presence, Indians and Nepalis cross back and forth freely. I was therefore not surprised to hear that militants from Pakistan, wishing to cross to Indian Kashmir, find it easier to fly to Nepal and cross into India at this border crossing.
I am back in Rishikesh, enjoying the Ganga with other creatures.
I think pigeons might be the most populous birds. I think this is a pigeon. It made pigeon-like noises.
Another bird on the Ganga.
There were more signs warning people not to swim in the river. Today is April 26, and this guy lost his brother at this location on April 26, 2006. He was there warning people not to swim. One day while I was there, 2 Israelis drowned at 2 different locations. I don't know for sure, but I think someone drowns every few days.
On the way to Uttarkashi, we were stopped by road construction for more than 1/2 hour.
Uttarkashi panorama. It seemed that the Himalayas were conspiring against me again. On the day I decided to head for the mountains, the skies became hazy. There had been many fires, as it had not rained in months.
Late afternoon sun in Uttarkashi, reflected on the Bhagirathi.
Thali. My mistake was in poring all the Dhal onto the rice. It was way too spicy. I could eat only half of it.
Lizards are my new fascination. I've had enough of cows.
