There is some sort of festival going on in Chaudi. The streets are lined with stalls selling everything from plastic flowers to watches to shower curtains. And food…lots and lots of food. I bought two pairs of earrings for a total of 60 rupees, or approximately $1.20 CAD. They look an awful lot like the earrings I’ve paid five times that amount for last year, but I’m not going there…
Winter has come to an end here in Goa. My fan is in overdrive in the evenings, and there is not even the slightest whisper of a chill in the morning air as there was at the beginnings of the month . Trees and shrubs are bursting with brilliant blossoms. The bougainvillea outside of the shala has come to life with showy purple and orange. Frangipani trees are dropping their petals like rain, and the hibiscus in all of their perfect glory are emerging from the greenery.
My morning yoga class continues to be the highlight of my day. Nina is trained in the Sivananda tradition, so her asanas and pranayama exercises are all familiar to me. It’s been more or less the same group of students all week which makes it easier for her and brings a comfortable energy to the session. I suspect next week will bring changes, but for now I am enjoying the familiarity.
