Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Day 2

This is my favorite picture of the day - I'm not really sure why I connect with it so much. This was some sort of Hindu idol that had been placed in the water around the Waterloo Temple. During low tide it is visible and when the water rises it disappears under the water. The idol is completely covered in barnacles - but still it seems to long to continue out into the wast space ahead. At the risk of the obvious cliche - I get great hope from the juxtaposition of struggle and possibility.
Kumar teaching us a bit about breathing and Yoga at the base of the Hanuman Murti (Hindu Monkey god - son of the wind god). A truly wonderful and educational experience. He explained to us that by practicing this type of breathing every morning our health will greatly improve.
A new friend we made today - the wood boa of the Caroni Swamp - among other exotic wildlife including the national bird of Trinidad - the Scarlet Ibis - it was elusive to photograph so you need to trust that they are exquisite.

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