Day 3

Its raining! Thought the monsunseason was over, but guess not... They say the climate changes have effected the weather down here too this year, but cant complain... Its still warm and cozy! Wasn't really my kind of morning today, we went up early for yoga and arrived at this really beautiful house, surrounded by a park with flowers and big trees and water, so peaceful. And then we walk in, and the lady tells us that one class costs 600 rupies (about 100 sek). Thats even expensive in Sweden! Non of us could afford that, so we decided to go to Matrimandir, this beautiful golden building in the middle of Auroville, where everything started. After a long drive, it was hard to find, we finally see it in the distance. But at the gates they tell us that were not welcome, and we need a pass even to go into the park. Nothing to do but to go back, you need a couple of days to get a pass. There not that welcoming of tourists here, but I can understand it. They want people to understand the visions and meaning of Auroville before you go into the most "sacred" (it isnt religious) part of it. So, i went back to the office to do some work. Yesterday we learned how to make nice vegan cheese on a cashew-nut and tofu base, I will be in charge of making them and selling them at the market on saturdays.
Yeah right, i couldnt sleep tonight so i made a budget. Looks like i can do without studying! (Ive been planning on studying on a distance from Sweden to get some money, and learn, of course...). But Nandita says i can live there for free after this month, and a already have a bike so dont have to rent one. Made a pro's and con's list:
Pro's not studying:I get to enjoy my stay fully. There will be non "should have" anxiety. And I wont do something that i dont wanna do. Con's: Less money. No points for later studies. No security when I get home. Yeah, doesn't look like Im gonna study...
Hope you all are doing ok back home in the cold! Feels kind of weird writing in english to swedish people, , men det ser sa konstigt ut utan a, a och o... Oops, power went out again, but the generator kicks in so its ok. Hmm, well I guess thats it for now. Have to get a memory-card reader, cant upload pictures just yet. But I will! This is Matrimandir but the way... Someday, I will get in there. When Im ready:)