Three months and 19 days in India and I feel like I have barely scratched the surface. With the expense of sounding corny, I do not have the words to express how much I have fallen in love with this magical place. I just knew I would love India, but I had absolutely no idea how much. India has now become a part of me and I have fallen deeply in love with the country. I feel like I have been involved in an intense love affair and I am now leaving. However, I know this will be a lifelong affair and I will return to my beloved place.
Melanie Taj happy at the Taj (Agra)
Happiness in Bodhgaya
When I first got here I quoted my friend Nao who said “You get lost in India” I have never felt more lost yet exactly where I am supposed to be. I have never felt happier, healthier or more at peace with who I am as a person. I have never felt more connected to God and I now live with a faith that I never realized existed. I am so excited to see what life has in store for me because I now know that as long as I continue to focus on my relationship with my higher power, life will get better and better! (And life is already so amazing!)
Varanasi
I also could never have imagined how much I would love solo traveling. I have learned so much about myself, including how to really love myself, take care of myself and be alone.
Goa
Leh
Thank You to all the amazing friends that I have met along the way. Not only in India but also in Nepal, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia. Thank you to all of the kind people that have invited me into their homes to be part of their families. Thank you to the kindness of strangers who walked me to buses and spoke to drivers to make sure I was going the correct places. Thank you to all of the people who had so little but never thought twice about sharing with me. Thank you to everyone who helped me when I was sick and showed me so much love.
Mumbai Boat Trip
Amazing Gupta Family (Agra)
Friends in Bodhgaya
As I write this, I am sitting on an extremely crowded bus in Goa and I am starting to cry. I have a lump in my chest and throat and I cannot believe that I am actually leaving. However, I am so extremely grateful for ths experience and I will be forever thankful.
One of my many amazing train trips
I have many more stories to share, and I am in the process of writing them but for now, Namaste, Aloha and so much love! I headed to my next adventure. Italy here I come!
Goa
Trek in Ladakh
Wow – so impressed with your courage, spirit, intelligence, – your very being – Melanie. Thank you for sharing all of this and showing us what can be for those who have the will to step out into the world and truly experience its wonders.
Love all the way, Sandy
Hi Sandy, Thank you so much! Thank you for all you have done! Upattinas had such a positive and major influence on my life and on helping me to become the teacher that I am. Happy Birthday! xo
Beautiful, love you xoxoxox Love, Mommom can’t wait to see you and be with you.
Thank you! Love you too! xo
Melanie I have so enjoyed keeping up with you! Keep blogging!
Hi Anna! Thanks for reading and thanks for the encouragement!
I can only stand, sit, kneel in awe of what you have chosen and experienced. Thank you for posting your journey and your passion. I am so awed that I have no words, but God bless you graciously as you continue your travels…which will bring all of us great blessing when you come “home”….hmmm Perhaps we are always at home! Ah Melanie you are teaching me so much. Love and blessings from, Karla
Thank you so much, Karla! Thank you for everything you do! You are such an amazing teacher and friend! See you in July! xo
My comment is posted with a note that says it needs moderation! Ha! What does that mean. LOL
Haha! It means that I have to “approve” it before it will post!