After a long hustling night on the bus, I have arrived safely in Pondicherry. I did however mange to get on the wrong bus, although leaving at the same time, from same place – there appears to be two companies. I did not even try to argue – just asked if there were any available seats. A nice spot free, so paid another 350 rupees – and here I am in Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu.
I watched the sunrise over the Bay of Bengal this morning. It was absolutely mind-blowing… How beautiful the sea is and its passion? At 6 AM this wonderful old French colony, was out stretching, running, meditating, walking, singing and praying all before the sun was saying hello. I was just exhausted but felt a new exhilarating feeling inside, and I have not stopped smiling since. After the sunrise I went to book a room, and thought I would sleep for a while, then have a wander and breakfast. One hour later, 8 guest hoses and three phone calls and I still had not found a room. Then I realized I was a bit lost, but I walked on admiring the beauty of Pondi. Then I walked pass a slum and saw a dead man in street. The man was lying there lifeless, whilst kids were playing around him and the women brushed their hair. In my blinded daze, I was soon brought back to reality. As it is expensive to have a proper funeral in India, many people especially in the slums are left where they fall. I couldn’t walk so fast after that – and I don’t think I was smiling anymore. I did feel an instinct grabbing me, not allowing myself to fully take in what I had just witnessed. Not even when I was eating my breakfast or when I eventually got the hotel room. Not even in the shower or when I watched parts of a movie. But just now it hit me – and it does something with you. I am fine, but not sure what exactly to feel…
The girls will be arriving soon. I will try to sleep a little and then I look forward to see more of reality.
Klem Mai
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