Scooters and Things

Journey began simple enough. Desire for a basic transportation. Public buses do exist, but they run at unknown schedule and stop at unknown locations. Well, confusing to say the least. So I opted for the brand I trust and respect - Honda. Honda Activa is the beautiful little marvel. With a 100cc engine and trunk under the seat it is practical. Cargo hook in the front provides additional shopping bag space. You can zip around town at a brisk 30km/h, and on a highway take it up to 60. There is no problem with 2 people on it too. I thought I was set for this stay. But out of the blue popped out my old friend Fernando. He just got back from Goa, and was heading out to Thailand. And he had a REAL bike. Meet Fernando's Enfield. 350cc of classic English power, with a sound that can't be matched. Gone the muted buzz of a Honda, replaced by a manly rumble of a Bullet Machismo. So guess what, now I am scaring the cows from the Enfield, and I feel a lucky man. Possibilities of touring the countryside might become a reality. But for now, all you chickens and pigs beware, there is a new sheriff in town!

Yogic Wedding

Couple days ago I had a good fortune to participate in Violetta's and Coen's wedding. Guruji was performing the ceremony in the main shala, and he seemed to have a great time. What a fabulous occasion, with all the people and Patabi Jois to boot!

But to look fabulous in an Indian Sari is not easy - there was at least half an hour spent with Anu and 2 other girls putting it on. It involved multiple safety pins, and expertise that comes with years of wearing experience. Basically, kids, don't try this at home. ;)


There is our happy group after the ceremony, getting ready to go PARTY! Yes, there even was beer! (very unYogic, but Coen has raided all the stores in Mysore and collected all the cold beers he could find. Great job!)

After an evening at Anu's, where dosas were plentiful and company was divine, some people headed out to PlanetX for even more excitement (can you say Indian Disco?). But being Friday, and me having 7:30 lead class on Saturday, I have passed. Others lived to tell the tale (and catch up on sleep after the class. It is nice to be young!).