It has been a few days now since I've returned from India and it is nice to have arrived safe, with no delays. All in all, my trip was awesome and I would return again next year to explore. India was a true adventure.. Just what I wanted. It far surpassed my expectations, it was comfortable and affordable. Although the poverty and pollution were extreme, and the ability to keep clean was tough, the accommodations were rather nice and better than I expected. The food was great, the spices were plenty, and the rice, breads and veggies were abundant. I could really go for a Dosa right now... In the end I recommend India to any thrill seeker, spiritual person, or backpacker that wants to experience a new culture. December is supposed to be good... See you there.
Back home its felt nice to relax, eat good food, and take long showers in clean water.. Its nice to see good friends and family and tell them my stories. I am so very thankful to be from this country. We are fortunate to have such clean living... Returning home to watch the Olympic winter games and the sixth season of Lost has been very nice. USA! USA! USA! Although its great to be back on the North Shore for now, my soul yearns to travel and climb outside. I haven't climbed in almost two weeks and the gym is not looking appealing. (I got to pay now.) I feel strong and lost some Lbs. on my journey to the Middle East. The temps around here right now have allowed climbing and the friction I'm sure is perfect. But, I got to go.... to Bishop California that is.
For those of you that don't know, Bishop is one of the meccas for Climbing in the US, if not the world.It is home of the Buttermilks. The granite is of the highest grade and the lines are outstanding. Sign me up! I plan to fly out to Reno Nevada and from there take a transit bus to the town of Bishop to cut down on the cost of a rental car. Camping is allowed in the Buttermilks, and is free. Once I'm there I'm straight. I visited last April for a week and it was awesome, but much too short. This year I plan at least two weeks. One week to warm up and one week to shred. I'm very excited. The temps will be perfect and the rock grippy. I wish I could convince someone to go but everyone is caught up in some commitment or another, so I'll be rolling solo. Let me know if your down for a climbing trip.. short notice. Possible departure March 3rd, 2010. Until then... Peace.
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