India - week 3/4

The last two weeks have been challenging and a bit scary, but well worth every minute.
Earlier this week, Goa got the tail end of a cyclone, which apparently is the same as a hurricane, but in the Northern hemisphere (that is what I was told- don't hold me to this fact). On Monday evening the rain began. My roommate and I were in a friend's hut chatting. We sat, waiting for the rain to slow down, but it did no such thing, it only got more and more severe. Eventually, we made a break for our own hut. Because of the weather conditions, we had no power; therefore, Katyanna and I had to feel our way into our beds. When I cam to my bed, I also came across a nice puddle on top of it. (Leak #1) Suprisingly, I was very calm about the situation. There was nothing I could do, so I laid a blanket over the wet spot and crawled on it. Throughout the night, rain continued to drip on my head. Problem solved... put another blanket over my head. Although, I was ok with the dampness of my bed, I couldn't sleep. I was scared there would be sever flooding considering that where I was staying was destroyed every monsoon season and rebuilt afterward.
Eventually I fell asleep, and in the morning woke up to strong winds and seeing the beach being completely wiped out. Thankfully, no one was hurt during the storm, but it was really sad to see the huts and beach chairs, that the stafff spent so much time rebuilding, completely gone. The ocean and the storm completely transformed the beach, not just by wiping out the things that were on it, but it changed it's shape.

On a happier note... Before I leave Goa, I want to recognize all the people that made my month here wonderful. My wonderful yogi girls, the resort staff (The Dunes), Christna- my cab driver and Sunny- the best shop owner ever!
My yogi girls: without the support and positive attiude of these ladies, I would have struggled. Without the unique personality and good nature of each, I would have been bored. I love them all and can't wait to see them again!
The Dune's staff: They were fabulous! They were not only hard working and patient dealing with 20 some emotional females. Not to mention, 20 females who were practing bramachara (aka...no men). Those poor boys. They were not only there at our beckoning call, but you could always count on a big, beautiful grin from each and everyone the moment they saw you.
Christna: Again, the biggest and best smile as well as the best cab prices in town!
Sunny: He was able to give a girl exactly what she needed... A pile of beautiful colorful fabrics in an air conditioned room while serving you masala chai. I probably spent a good number of my free hours sitting on a pile of Indian silk.