Decisions decisions decisions......

Ok, the plan was supposed to squeeze in one more trip before the Indian visa expires in June. With some thoughts and plans started months before, thought that it would be a shoo-in. But...some things just didn't feel too right and the edginess became more pronounced as days draw past. Should have known better before I let it boil over.... knowing how I would feel strongly about certain principles and moving in too decisively to the point that appears to have no other recourse (the "F" and "J" functions in INFJ playing up).

And somehow, I can hear the silent chuckling of someone somewhere out there..laughing at me for counting the chicken before they hatch (Right..I heard you the last time..)

With one option down, the world became a flux of endless possibilities (now it's the "N" function screaming..sometimes they are really just a pain!) and they are driving my thrown-off-the-track mind into overdrive, to try pick out the best possible options so I can focus my planning efforts on -  Should I still try to go India? Should I join the other group to go somewhere else? Or try to influence them to go India? Should I go to Shangri La which I have been wanting to for the past few years? Or maybe even wait till end of the year for Argentina so that I can crash with L who will be there for the Hockey Women's Champion's Trophy - maybe even go Pantagonia when there??)

And now, I wish I have more leaves cos I want to do everryytthiinnggg, cos every option looks so good and promising...

India 2014 (1) - Bangalore

To begin with, I went on this  trip knowing that I will likely be attending a wedding in Bangalore. With a few hits and misses with work schedules,  we finally settled our air tickets and I found myself in India again after barely 3 months.

 Not that I am complaining :)

The wedding was an eye opener with the people we met from both sides of the family, layered against  the colours, the sounds; and definitely much more interesting as we were helping out with the bride's side (compared to if we were just part of the crowd that came and watch the ceremony to give their blessings). And of course, finally having the change to wear the sari...which I am not sure when I would have the chance to wear it again (it's up for loan, people!).

The wedding celebration aside, we also had the chance to explore of Bengaluru and itsp outskirts a little bit -

Commercial Street with all its many lanes filled with fabrics, drapes, and trinkets which almost seems like a women's wonderland.

My photo didn't do the bustling street any justice at all. I was too busy looking at earrings..

MG (Mathama Ghandi) Road where we stumbled onto a second hand book store called Bookworm. Lose me in a bookstore, especially in India where the books are at least less than half price = heavier luggage. Thank goodness we didn't chance upon the  other book store, Blossom, which was supposed to be much bigger.

Sharavanbelagola to see the Gommateshwara

And all they way to Halebidu to see the Hoysaleswara Temple. It was definitely worth the travel all the way out there (and the 5 hours coach ride back!). It felt like a small temple, which you can probably finish walking in about half an hour for a look see, but to really appreciate the wonders of all its carving, none two the same and even more intricate than those at Angkor Wat, it would take at least 1-2 hours to look at each face and relief. Not a UNESCO site yet, but I hope it will be.

 Missing his looted arms..

The nandi that was supposed to be the most beautiful bull carving in India. 

Counting down to the next trip!