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Roisin's\\\ Indian experience
Arrived in Varrenassi 5:30 am, staying in 'Temple Ganges' hotel overlooking the river. Had a walk along the river this morning, truly astonishing! there are many Ghats, some for washing (male only and female only) where both men and women wash freely in full view of those around, many for laundry, where a variety of clothes are first 'bashed' on a flat stone by the river and then hung up to dry or laid flat to dry on the dusty river banks; there are also specific Ghats for te 'burnning'of dead bodies. The town is a maze of backlanes running parralel to the river which all seem to lead to the central bazzar which is a blaze of colour and life - a truly vibrant Indian city.
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