i’ve been in india one week now and am learning more and more each day.
my yoga experience has been amazing. i am continuing to learn and improve daily, and sharath has been helping me a fair amount. he’s got very kind eyes that put me at ease.
i thought i would blog about some of the jobs that i’ve seen people doing around town. it’s pretty incredible all of the niches that people find in order to make a living.
the other day when i was walking around town i met an indian guy who started showing me around some of the places that aren’t in my lonely planet. we went into the back of a oil/incense shop, where i learned about different types of oil and watched a lady making incense.
i also had the chance to go to a wood shop, where men in the back were carving intricate designs out of wood for elaborate tables.
i have seen guys around rolling up what appears to be some type of tobacco with all kinds of other mysterious things. i haven’t seen if people smoke it or chew it, but regardless it was an interesting thing to see.
and finally, the cane juice factory. i’ve come across these guys a few times along my routes, grinding up sugar cane to make a refreshing juice. hard work, but judging by the amount of people drinking it, it appears to be worth it.
maybe they burn the tobacco/mystery mixture for offerings to the gods?
Miss you! I am glad you are having a good time. Be careful! Love Mom
Cara, i think you're right! maybe it's not even tobacco?! i saw someone walking toward the temple with them burning on a plate.