Trekking in Kodaikanal

Today, was my first day off since getting here and we decided to go on a hike. We walked away from the main part of town and into a more residential area. There were a lot of large beautiful houses built on the hills. As we walked further, it became more of a calm village with a lot less traffic and commotion than downtown Kodaikanal. 

An old house and some hydragenas. I was kind of surprised there are hydragenas here but they are so beautiful!

A random cow we passed. Cows are everywhere here. EVERYWHERE.

After walking for a good two hours, we got to a spot with the most amazing view of the surrounding hills and the plains beyond. It was seriously breathtaking. I'm not sure I have ever seen a better view while hiking.

Taking it all in!

The pictures don't do it justice. 

After sitting and enjoying the view for a while, we started the trek back. Walking uphill, much less a very steep mountainside, is pretty taxing at an altitude of 7,000 feet but hey it's a good workout, right? We had been hearing thunder of in the distance for most of the walk and as we got closer to home it started to pour. Hello monsoon season! Luckily, I had packed my rain jacket so I was somewhat dry but honestly I still got soaked. Mom, the oh-so-fashionable trekking pants you bought me are definitely not waterproof but I wore them just for you! After a quick lunch, we finally made it back to the volunteer house where I my smart wool socks and flannel pajama pants were waiting for me. As well as a lack of power and wifi so this probably going to be posted via the Internet cafe in town.

Liz