Right got some time to kill before jumping on the train to Agra later this avo so i thought i'd share some of the things that are bothering me about india - LOUISA'S CULTURAL CONFUSION SECTION The Ganges - if it's so holy and sacred, why disrespect it with rubbish, animals and body waste/fluids? AND then why do they drink and swim in it?? Spitting - it's revolting! especially the hocking noise that sounds like they're going to throw up. A c...

We've finally arrived in Varanasi after 3 days sailing down the ganges - which has been the most serene and amazing experience since i've been here! Our Intrepid group had 3 little wooden boats and a kitchen boat to row/sail us down the river and it was beautiful! Saw some burial rituals being performed where tehy burn the bodies by the side then put the ashes into the ganges. I felt a bit intrusive watching some of them, but they were quite impressive. W...