Re: Sickness

Rowan Burns

Hey Mum,

I've been feeling better for awhile but haven't been able to eat much.

We just caught a long train to Darjeeling, but now we are here and it is beautiful.

And you know I don't throw that word around.

This place completely reminds me of the Inca Trail, and has kindled an interest to walk the Ana Puna Circuit.

I talked to Mr Jordan about it today in the car ride up the mountain from the train station.

Then tonight, as the sun set, I was sitting on the roof of Darjeeling, as the haze created this amazing 360 degree rainbow sunset over the Himalayas.

Kolkata was an extremely complicated place and I just felt sad there. 

Here, on the other hand, I feel free and a little at home. 

I honestly think this place is a hidden nugget of India, worthy of coming to visit if you ever wanted to come back to India.

I could even show you around :-)

There is no doubt this place will become an integral part of the trip in years to come.

Love Rowan