Made it to Rishikesh! I think my soul beat me here... I already love this place and it feels like another home in a way. Flying out of Delhi was a sharp contrast to flying into Dehradun, even though it was my shortest flight yet. 

So populated...

And then! I saw the Himalayas for the first time!

Silly dirty airplane windows, I want to get a better look at those beauties! They still gave me chills. 

And then! I saw the Ganges for the first time!

Absolutely breathtaking. This is where I get to LIVE for a month.

Over the bridge and up the hill, to the yogashala we go.

Checked into the guesthouse, I beat my roommate but I'll get to meet her tomorrow.

Simple but nice rooms, complete with Lion King comforters haha.

I quickly unpacked and scurried back down to the river to catch a glimpse of that deep red India sun reflecting on the Ganges before leaving us for the night.

I wish pictures could do it justice, but I'm almost glad they don't because it's something that just has to be witnessed in person. 

I'm going to really stay with myself here... really noticing where I'm at and all the subtle changes that slowly happen to my being. For now I feel so incredibly happy and excited. This place was starting to feel like a far off dream, but now it's here. I'm here. Finally!