Khajuraho - the Crescendo of the trip!

On November 30, we went to all the major temple groups in the morning. People loved the Tantric temples. Who wouldn't? Maybe that's not such a fair question. Well, the quality and quantity of the carvings on these ancient temples are not to be missed. I feel they should be added as one of the wonders of the world.

We were able to do a puja right there on the steps of one of the more remote temples which was totally amazing. Imagine people gazing into each others eyes, touching each other's hearts while standing before and ancient Tantric temple with a crowd of local onlookers who watched us with wonder in their eyes and love in their hearts. My dream come true!

Later in the day we visited the old village of Khajuraho. It was noticeably clean. We were followed throughout by many of the the children, maybe even all the children. I felt like we were the Pied Pipers as we walked through each part of the town and each caste. Everyone gave the children candies and even shampoo and soaps. Some gave US money for the children to collect things like dollar bills and Kennedy half dollars.

We visited a school and were invited in by the principal to sit in the lessons, but our visit was a little disruptive to the book learning that was going on in three distinct groups. All the children in these groups wanted to look at us.

The Butterflies was extraordinary. Jeanne brought out a surprise of pencils, hats and T-shirts from home for all the children. How could she have known that we would find such an opportunity? But she did. She had intended for it. And Catherine was so moved, she began to cry. While crying, she made a generous financial contribution to this school and so the principal was certainly happy that we stopped by.

Seepu arranged for this part of the tour and I believe for most people, it was the highlight. A very rich experience indeed, the crown jewel in the India experience.