Varanasi

The Ganges River that runs along the city of Varanasi is very beautiful but can it can mean deathly illness for us. Although the people come here to bathe in the holy river everyday. We wee all tempted to jump in during a boat ride because of the heat but didn't due to the potential consequences. Varanasi has so much character and the people are so memorable. The ghats of Varanasi are all diverse. The one we are staying at is called Assi Ghat which is one of many ghats. While walking down the river you can see clothes drying, people bathing, and temples. Today we visited the burning ghat where hundreds of bodies are cremated everyday. It was eye opening to be able to experience and observe this sacred tradition. Jami