This region of India is beautiful. Not always the typical definition of beautiful- given the heaps of garbage piled in alleyways due to lack of garbage disposal and the smelly water that runs down the roadways- but beautiful its own way. And I am so thankful for the opportunity to come back. I love the colors, the hustle and bustle of the city, the chaos of the market. I love the breathtaking mountains and the little smiling faces we pass. I love its complexity and its culture, a culture I have yet to figure out completely- another thing I love about it.
This trip was not without its challenges, I had a difficult group that challenged me to facilitate in a different way and to modify my “routine”. I facilitated alone which came with a new set of challenges, and I facilitated during the Christmas season- my FAVOURITE time of the year (this was a selfish challenge of course!).
But nevertheless the trip was a success. I want to share a little bit of my trip through some of my favorite pictures.
The blessing ceremony with the local priest.
The “water walk” with the local woman
The Bagad community
The group after completing their goal on the build site
The Kumbhalgarh Fort (the worlds second largest wall after the Great Wall of China)
Monsoon Palace
Mt. Abu
I don’t think I could ever say I “did” India and I hope I get the opportunity to keep coming back.
Now as I prepare to begin the trek home I am really looking forward to everything Christmas…. family time, Christmas movies, hot chocolate, snuggles with the pups, relaxation and ME time…. OH and giving everyone the little treasures I collected here in Udaipur!
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