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escape the matrix, India, Minimalism, Narrowboat, Narrowboat living, Pushkar, Rajasthan, Travel, Travel writing, Voluntary simplicity
I had originally planned to go back to India by myself; I was keen to have some alone time and time to work on my book and I thought it would be a good experience to be in India alone. But then we just had a month apart, albeit I was on the boat in rural Northamptonshire not in India, but I had plenty of alone time and no longer felt the need to push myself to go off on a solo adventure. So we decided John would come too. But life happens and something has come up which means he needs to stay here. So it looks like I am having a solo adventure after all!
I’m getting an airport pick up from the Delhi guesthouse, I’m staying in a backpacker place with a travel/info desk, we’ve booked my train out of Delhi already- a day time journey in chair class, and I’m going to spend all my time in Pushkar where we’ve been before and know people.
I’m going to do as much book editing as I can, and the rest of the time enjoy Pushkar. The delights and wonders of Pushkar are many and include: monkeys everywhere, fantastic food*, markets, a small mountain to climb, many beautiful temples to visit, lovely cows to feed, a holy lake and Babas (holy men and possibly women) to talk with. And nearby Rajasthan cities to visit possibly too. * masala dosas, sabje bhaji, dal, aloo jeera, rice, homemade brown bread with peanut butter, huge bowls of fresh fruit salad with soya milk, all kinds of smoothies, great coffee, there’s even a French bakery a walk out of town…
Photos by my husband Anthony John Hill: the view from our balcony onto Main Bazar Delhi; the view from the guesthouse rooftop restaurant in Pushkar; one of the dear cows of Pushkar with a little friend.
Thank you very much for reading
About the author
In March 2018 we sold up and left behind most of our possessions to go off travelling for a year, spending most of our time in India. I wrote a blog and began writing a memoir of the year which I am currently editing. My husband and I live on a narrowboat in rural Northamptonshire, UK. Our days and lives are an interesting mix of the every day and the journey of self realisation.
Rachel 
My last journey in India was mostly solo, and I found that people are more likely to interact and take you under their wing when one is alone. Enjoy your time there and have a lemon nana for me!^)
I think you’re right about that. Thank you, will do!!!
Enjoy your trip to India! I hope we will be able to read about it.
Thank you very much Ann! Yes I’m sure I will post about the experience.
Looking forward to reading more, I’m right where you are, in India I mean. My land. Would love to read more. Wishing you well!
Thank you! I am very happy in lovely Pushkar, eating, writng chatting, and of course spending time at the Holy Lake and feeding cows, monkeys and pigeons. Where are you from?
India. South! Bangalore
Best wishes for your new trip to India…
Thank you so much! I am having a wonderful time here, I feel India is my second home. I love feeding the cows, pigeons, monkeys and dogs, and helping people also where I can. The rest of the time I am writing, and of course eating, I love masala dosas!
The dosa’s cousin ‘idli’ is my favourite 🙂
Oh yes, I do order idli sambar now and again. I have tried puttu? too. I think it’s amazing how all these dishes are made and don’t get me started on all the amazing breads….
Discovery of india (own experiences) 🙏🙏🙏
What an amazing adventure you have had so far – happy travels for all that is to come 😊