In Kerala

We arrived in a touristy mountain town in Kerala this afternoon. We're staying at Hotel Rolex conveniently located near a wildlife reserve a few miles down the road. We went on a long boat ride today in the reserve's resevoir. The ride was slow-going and many of our tired minds had some difficulty enjoying the trip for 2 hours.

I have had little inspiration to maintain this blog here in India. I have read several books here including The Guide, The Alchemist, and some writings of Swami Vivekananda. I have written several songs and I'm learning a lot about myself and the world. India is mind, heart, soul awakening and I am grateful that I am here.

Some of the group will split up next tuesday, the 18th, as some of us move on to the beach state of Goa. We're looking for a hotel and we're planning on sleeping in, not sight seeing, and staying up late. The structure of this portion of the trip has been eventful and rewarding, but we're ready to listen to our body clocks on a beach.

After Goa, I'll be getting on a flight headed to London. I talked to my friend the pilot today and he said he would know soon if he could change my flight to Paris. I hope to hear from him tonight or tomorrow. If I fly to London, I will take the chunnell to paris on the 27th of November and fly to Stockholm on the 29th. I'll stay in Stockholm for two nights with an american/swedish couple and then take a train to Narvik, Norway. From there I'll take a bus to Tromso. I've received word that the northern lights were spotted last night! I hope to see them there too. If I can get a job there, perhaps I'll stay in that arctic town for a month or two. This will be hard without a visa but not impossible.

Things are looking good. I feel great. Love to all.