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So we’ve been traveling... During our training we took a train trip to a nearby holy city to observe the Indian culture from its core.   The following photos are just a few glimpses of what we saw.  Haridwar, this holy city, boasts of being on the banks of the mighty Ganga [Ganges].  Every year millions of people visit this city to wash in the river in hopes of gaining salvation.

We met travelers from various places and of varying degrees of devotion to their worshiping.  Sadhus are holy men that roam about South Asia visiting temple after temple.  Theirs lives and possessions are reduced to nothing so they can be totally devoted to worshiping.  Below is such a man.  Pal and I were able to spend a large portion of the day with a couple Sadhus trekking, drinking chai, and learning about their culture and beliefs.

Haridwar is not only known for the Ganga, but also for several unique temples.  One of these temples is found at the highest point in the city.  In order to get there, you can travel by cable car [gondola] or take a long set of stairs.  I was surprised to find people of all shapes, ages, and sizes making the trek to the top.

In all, Amberley and I have enjoyed our experiences and are excited for the experiences to come.  Needless to say, we have experienced many ‘firsts’.  Haridwar was one that truly opened our eyes about how little we know about the people we serve.  

Our most recent train excursion has brought us to a city in the foothills of the Himalayas. For the next six weeks we will be living in Mussoorie going to Landour Language School. 

Thank you so much for the thinking of us.  We have yet to experience any real health issues and know that it is not apart from your support.  Please continue to remember us when you talk to the Father.  We really hope that he will write the Hindi language on our hearts.