RANIKHET TO RISHIKESH
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Oh, Rishikesh! Oh, Humanity!
Rishikesh: something about that name stirred my emotions before I ever set foot in this vibrant, spiritual city, with Mother Ganga flowing right through her heart and lush green mountains rising up on all sides; after spending a total of ten days here in the last month, it feels like home. Take a walk with…
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No Stopping Now
The ride from Ranmagar to Haridwar, some 200 kilometers of every terrain and obstacle imaginable, challenged my endurance in chilling and exhilarating fashion. I had planned to make at least one lengthy stop to break up the journey, but once in the flow, I couldn’t stop. Every time my navigation read, “15 miles to turnoff”…
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The Simple Life
Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, misty mountains and dense forest, Ranikhet sings the Song of the Soul. With so many choices as to what to do during my one full day here, I opted for a nearby visit to a small temple followed by a hike, not wanting to push myself too much as I normally…
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Truth, Simplicity, Love
This morning I had a remarkable ride from Dwarahat to Ranikhet. After a quick breeze through the quiet Sunday morning town of Dwarahat, I hit a “main road” that was actually newly paved and a lot of fun to ride, winding through densely forested mountains and tiny villages. I knew this couldn’t last forever, and…
Divine Warrior 