I am sitting in the Ramada Resort after nine wonderful hours of sleep in a soft bed with plenty of pillows. It's like a dream here of another life.
I even had dreams I was sleeping so well.
One dream I remember: My mom and I were going to get on a train here in India and the line was a bit ambiguous. Mom unintentionally skipped a few people in trying to figure it out. I said, "Mom, we are back here." The Indian man who was last in line before us noticed and when we got into place he offered his hand to me. I took it. Then everyone in line started to take hands. My Mom and I held hands. She took the hand of the man who had come up behind her. We were linked. Linked to India. The man who held my hand smiled at me, a deep, knowing smile, a smile that spoke of ages and ages of history behind his eyes. There was no letting go.
I'm off in a few hours for the backwaters. Before I go, I thought I'd get my Fort Cochin pictures up. There's A LOT of the Kathakali at two different points as I went twice and I wanted to document it for theater folks back home. The make-up process is fascinating. But, I get it if it isn't so interesting for everyone! Go Here for the pics.
I hope you glide easily and peacefully through your weekends, as I hope to do here!
I even had dreams I was sleeping so well.
One dream I remember: My mom and I were going to get on a train here in India and the line was a bit ambiguous. Mom unintentionally skipped a few people in trying to figure it out. I said, "Mom, we are back here." The Indian man who was last in line before us noticed and when we got into place he offered his hand to me. I took it. Then everyone in line started to take hands. My Mom and I held hands. She took the hand of the man who had come up behind her. We were linked. Linked to India. The man who held my hand smiled at me, a deep, knowing smile, a smile that spoke of ages and ages of history behind his eyes. There was no letting go.
I'm off in a few hours for the backwaters. Before I go, I thought I'd get my Fort Cochin pictures up. There's A LOT of the Kathakali at two different points as I went twice and I wanted to document it for theater folks back home. The make-up process is fascinating. But, I get it if it isn't so interesting for everyone! Go Here for the pics.
I hope you glide easily and peacefully through your weekends, as I hope to do here!
1 comment:
"Thanks for the wonderful photo essay on Kathakali!" says Mr. B. and I offer my thanks for it and the rest of the photos, particularly the loom shots!!!! Oh, how sweet of you to take them and how beautiful. Happy and safe travels....xo....K & M
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