Back to Delhi

We had a quiet last evening in Varanasi - no bugs at dinner tonight. R, C, & N ate sparingly as our tummies aren't too happy at the moment - nothing that a little Immodium won't cure. D&N's air conditioner in the upgraded room was awful so they didn't sleep well. R&C awoke at 6:30 to the daily ringing of the bells to honour sunrise. It sounded like all the teachers in the Sooke District were ringing old fashioned school bells to mark the end of recess. Oh well, we had a good sleep so we opened the drapes and watched the sunrise over the Ganges - very beautiful. After breakfast we went to visit the bead shop lady who has been so sweet and friendly to us while we're here. She pleaded with us to come back and bring all our friends. It is really hot today - the hottest yet. We had planned a long walk on the ghats but gave up as we were dripping in minutes. I did managed to take a picture using the zoom of an ash smeared sadhu without having to pay him any money. Damon was keen to get one before we left. Can't load it right now as the USB cord is in the luggage. We checked out of our rooms to await the airport pickup only to find out all flights are delayed by one hour. D&N are playing cards in the lobby, R is snoozing and I'm blogging. Hopefully, we'll get back to Delhi without much delay. The time here has been interesting and very unique but we're ready to move on.