Today we woke up at 6:30 am for a 7 o' clock breakfast. Everyone was tired but we were looking forward to our day.
The other guide groups staying here with us at sangam were going on a hike through paddy fields and had to wade through a river! Due to the information we were given we realised it wouldn't be safe for us to go with them. However, we had an amazing day planned for us. We left with Jenna, a volunteer from Sangam, and got a local bus to Diggy Hill ( but it was definitely a mountain).
We had to rush off the bus and made our way up the mountain in the warm but constant rain. Going up the mountain we got very wet but once we were at the top the view was amazing and we found a simple but pretty Hindu temple and Muslim burial ground.
Once we made our way to the bottom of the mountain we got another bus and headed towards the town Alandi. The main feature of the town was the large river flowing through it where people were washing and playing. It was all a shock for us as none of us had seen anything like this before and we all knew the river was dirty but to the people here it was a very special place.
The next site we visited was a beautiful Hindu temple with 16 levels each consisting of its own place of worship to a different god. There were young children on the first floor of the temple being fed their lunch and we were invited up to the second floor to see men chiseling passages on tiled slabs from the Mahabharata.
We headed back to Sangam on another bus which was very busy, but it was exciting to see all the local people getting on with their lives.
Once we got back to Sangam it was time for lunch where we all sat together. Then we all decided to go in the swimming pool where we had a competitive game of volleyball, underwater selfies and pictures of us all jumping in!
Finally we were able to have hot showers so we are all refreshed.
We had quite a lot of free time where we chilled which included games of cards and relaxing on our beds. Lots of us went to the shop to buy Hareem pants ( Alladin pants). We also had Chi time and ice creams.
After more card games we had dinner, for dinner we ate chicken, potatoes and salad for dessert we had creme caramel. After that we sat together and talked about our day.
Beth and Ellie.
We would all enjoy reading your comments!
The other guide groups staying here with us at sangam were going on a hike through paddy fields and had to wade through a river! Due to the information we were given we realised it wouldn't be safe for us to go with them. However, we had an amazing day planned for us. We left with Jenna, a volunteer from Sangam, and got a local bus to Diggy Hill ( but it was definitely a mountain).
We had to rush off the bus and made our way up the mountain in the warm but constant rain. Going up the mountain we got very wet but once we were at the top the view was amazing and we found a simple but pretty Hindu temple and Muslim burial ground.
Once we made our way to the bottom of the mountain we got another bus and headed towards the town Alandi. The main feature of the town was the large river flowing through it where people were washing and playing. It was all a shock for us as none of us had seen anything like this before and we all knew the river was dirty but to the people here it was a very special place.
The next site we visited was a beautiful Hindu temple with 16 levels each consisting of its own place of worship to a different god. There were young children on the first floor of the temple being fed their lunch and we were invited up to the second floor to see men chiseling passages on tiled slabs from the Mahabharata.
We headed back to Sangam on another bus which was very busy, but it was exciting to see all the local people getting on with their lives.
Once we got back to Sangam it was time for lunch where we all sat together. Then we all decided to go in the swimming pool where we had a competitive game of volleyball, underwater selfies and pictures of us all jumping in!
Finally we were able to have hot showers so we are all refreshed.
We had quite a lot of free time where we chilled which included games of cards and relaxing on our beds. Lots of us went to the shop to buy Hareem pants ( Alladin pants). We also had Chi time and ice creams.
After more card games we had dinner, for dinner we ate chicken, potatoes and salad for dessert we had creme caramel. After that we sat together and talked about our day.
Beth and Ellie.
We would all enjoy reading your comments!
Wow you packed a lot in !
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as if you have had a great day. It is really good to be able to read about what you are doing and to see the photos. Take care and continue to enjoy this wonderful experience. Diane (Emilia 's mum) xx
DeleteSounds like a brilliant start to your trip
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great day - loving the picture Lara - Cam says thanks for the b day card x x x mum x x x
ReplyDeleteWhat a great picture; you all seem to be smiling and enjoying youselves. Hope you liked the tea. Katy Beck-Lornas mum
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see and hear what you are all up to. Make the most of all your time there and have lots of fun. Liz - Olivia's mum
ReplyDeleteIts great to hear you are all having a wonderful time. We hope you have a lovely time. Lots of love Julie and Holly (Beth and Elle's Mum and sister) xxxx
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