still in kodaikanal. this update will be brief as the last days are hazy.
not last night but the night before i went to the bar at the Carlton. the most expensive hotel in town. the bar was ritzy. it had a fireplace and stone walls. like a chalet.
i drank a few kingfishers. had a few shots of whiskey. enjoyed the complimentary chips, peanuts, vegetables and pappadam's. stayed until close then stumbled back up the hill to bed.
yesterday, my day started late. i went on a 10km trek to dolphin nose rocks. walked through the forest in the clouds. they were thick. i couldn't see too far in front of me. it was eerie. passed small waterfalls. finally made it to the rock and it wasn't very interesting. quite dull, really. it was tough walking on loose rocks and large skeleton like roots going up hill. i had to stop every 10 minutes to catch my breath. i want to walk forward without having to walking backward.
i walked back to the hostel and relaxed for a few hours.
i went into town. there was a bustling farmer's market happening. i tried to work my way through the yelling, the people, the smells, the colours. each sensation dragging me in or pushing me away. vegetables, fruits, legumes, fish, knick knacks, electronics, clothes and a cow. i went for dinner. i don't remember much from that day. i got drunk at the Carlton again.

this morning i packed my things up. viviek spoke to me. he apologized for his aggressiveness that one day. he told me he had a lot of negative energy inside him because in his previous life he was evil. and he is being punished in this present life by Him. so all he can do in this life is try to see the light and pray for a good afterlife.
he said some other strange things i didn't quite understand. i shook is hand and hoped for him all the best.
i checked out and went for lunch. i had an egg sandwich and homemade pizza from pastry corner. it was delicious. i went to the eco-nut. an organic natural health shop. i don't really care for such things but i bought some organic peanut butter, health balls, some spice and a loaf of bread for my bus ride tonight.
i leave for chennai in 5 hours.