Sunday

It's 7 am on Sunday morning and I have already been awake for an hour. Not because I have to but because I woke up and couldn't fall back to sleep - feeling rested. What has my life become?!
Ashtanga class doesn't start until 8 so was really looking forward to sleeping in until 7.30 but apparently my body clock wasn't as excited as me.

A few fun things already happen in this early hour though. Got up to go to the bathroom, turned on the light and discovered a new roommate! A tiny little mouse ran past me...! Not the best thing to wake up to, but I guess I'll add him to my collection of monkeys and cows - animals everywhere here. He hid under the bed for a while, tried to chase him out but now I've lost him. Maybe he's still here, maybe he's out - who knows.

Also left my laundry on the roof last night as it wasn't fully dry. Heard a strong wind this morning so went up to check on it and found my socks spread out all over the rooftop. Found all of them though, so all good. Enough excitement for an early Sunday now, so decided to do some more laundry before my yoga class.

Judging by this morning I guess you can say my life has changed pretty drastically in the past few weeks. But I love it. Wouldn't mind if it was mouse free though, but I'm learning the practice of "ahimsa" (non-violence) which primarily focuses on not having any thoughts of violence, hate etc (naturally violent actions won't happen if you don't even think it) so I guess accepting my little room mate is a good step in the right direction.

Yesterday we had a beautiful trip to Vashistha cave, where sage Vashistha (the teacher of lord Rahma) lived. We meditated in the cave, pretty amazing. Then went to the river for a dip in the holy Ganges to become purified. I only went in with my legs  as we were driving further to swim in a waterfall later and didn't wanna get my clothes wet before. So annoying that guys can just strip off while we have to wear a top and like leggings or something.
Hiked up to the waterfall later which was stunning, and had a swim in the cold water there. Such a beautiful day and I feel so grateful to be here and share this experience with so many wonderful people.
The third week has come to an end, and I am not ready to leave in a week!