We got up really early to see the sunrise over the Ganges, which was incredibly worth it. Streets were still bustling at 5AM though. I did manage to get a shot without anyone else (but the cows of course):
And our early wakeup paid off:
Last one's big, for your wallpapering benefit.
We also went back to the burning ghats after I warned Aaron about the scam. Turns out he already knew about it from his book. Anyway we ran into the first tour guide who took us around and didn't force us to go to his shop or follow us. It was amazing. I knew enough from the wood touts that I could give the tour.
Monsoons have swollen the Ganges significantly. In the last picture you're supposed to see about 50 meters of steps leading into the river. They're underwater right now, making travelling up and down the river more difficult.
And the plan for the next couple of days, tentative of course:
Tomorrow: Sarnath (10km north, where the Buddha gave his first sermon)
Tomorrow evening: train to Gaya in south Bihar.
The day after: Bodhgaya, where the Buddha attaned enlightenment.
We weren't feeling enough of the dharma love, so we had to change that.
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