Sexy Sadie

Hello friends, allow me to explain the oblique reference in the title of my blog. It's the name of a song written by the Beatles about being disillusioned with their Swami while in Rishikesh...which is where I am!!!
I got here last night and I met a girl on the train who works here. We got in late and she arranged for me to stay at a hotel and helped me get there and everything! I am continually grateful for the kindness of strangers. Really. She asked me what I've learned so far on my trip. All these people asking questions I should be able to answer! I told her I've learned there's good company and bad company and I've learned to completely let go of expectations.
I met an Indian man on the train who lives in Atlanta. He told me the staring is just curiosity and I shouldn't feel threatened by it. Ok.
I'm spending the day trying to find a yoga/meditation retreat. It's proving more difficult than I expected, if only because there are so many charlatans and I don't really know how to judge. I'd like to stay at an Ashram, which is like a spiritual community that has a set schedule for the day of yoga and meditation. I have one promising lead.
It's more laid back here than Delhi, which is nice. It's still hot, but not nearly so much. It was around 110 in Delhi yesterday. Blech.
I'm having trouble relaxing and I don't know why. It's like I always have to be doing something or I get anxious. It's annoying.
Anyhoo, I'll let you all know what I decide meditation-wise.
Lauren