Escape from Delhi: Rishikesh Days 1 & 2

We-- Stranded in Delhi Mommy #1 and Stranded in Delhi Mommy #2-- had had enough.

The frustrations, the delays, the endless excuses and the indescribable oppressive heat that prevents one from walking outside for so much as to acquire an ice cream cone had pushed us to our limit.


After 2 months in Delhi, we were ready to get the heck out! 

Unfortunately, because of various immigration technicalities and a son who seems to really be enjoying his stay at Hotel Delhi New Born, our options were limited to adventures.... in India.

Little did we know, however, that just a "few" hours north of Delhi lies a place that could only be described as heaven. 

Because it would be futile to attempt to depict it in words, I will share a few quick details for anyone wishing to embark on a similar adventure, and then I will leave you with some truly magnificent photographs.

• We hired one of Rahul's drivers. Not only did he get "us"-- 2 mommies, 2 babies (plus all their accompaniments) and 2 nurses to the mountains in one piece, he guided/accompanied/supervised 2 (sometimes) overly adventurous women during their travels around town.
• We brought our 2 favorite baby nurses. Despite developing a bit of a Super Mom Complex after two months alone in Delhi, like anywhere in India, the crowds are unreal, the hygiene is lackluster and the bugs are rampant (at least at night).  While the babies enjoyed their first breaths of fresh air from the balcony, anywhere else would have been unsuitable for their tiny immune systems.
• We stayed at Laxman Jhula Divine Resort. Clean, convenient and directly on the Ganges River, the pictures should convince you that there is no other place to stay.

For those who can't see the video...