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| A little brotherly love in Pondicherry |
We left the Dune this morning and made the short drive down the road to the gorgeous city of Pondicherry. As we were walking down the beautiful, tree-lined streets of Pondi, I was surprised to see a large Indian elephant decorated with ceremonial paint and ankle bracelets. It was a well-trained elephant - she used her trunk to deftly pluck rupees from the outstretched hands of visitors. She also used her trunk to "bless" people outside of the temple. It's not everyday you get bonked on the head by an elephant! I was filled with awe when we rolled up to our sea side hotel in Pondi. I felt like I was in France. Fresh, warm croissants and a rich , robust buffet greeted our hungry stomachs. The guys and I spent the afternoon exploring Pondi. Throughout India, public display of affection is not uncommon. Multiple combinations of males and females can be seen holding hands. Apparently, touching is a way of showing friendship. We had to enjoy some of the Indian brotherly love. After cooling off in the hotel and watching some of the India/England cricket game, the day was capped off by a cozy dinner on top of the hotel. The red snapper was delicious and Jupiter could be seen high above the bay of Bengal.
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