I was "beside myself" with excitement - the chance to ride the TGV, a VERY fast train (about 560 kms in a bit over 3 hours) from Paris to Montpellier. From Montpellier, I took a local bus into the Languedoc region of south-west France.
The bus meandered through breathtaking countryside, some charming villages and rustic vineyards.
Back to the TGV..... I've included a shot of a doggie catching the train- first class as well! I would sooo love to take Charlie Farley on a train trip!! I am yet to ask a French dog lover/traveller how they deal with peeing and pooing impulses??
Lerab Ling is a special place- it has been a hope to return someday!! I was here in 2000 for a series of teachings with HH Dalai Lama. This little bit of heaven is also home to my teacher, Sogyal Rinpoche.
I've made the lifestyle shift from Paris with no dramas or detox issues .... simple bedroom, vegetarian meals, no wine, very little sugar ...... just happy to look forward to unexpectedly good quality coffee in the morning and occasional access to wi-fi. I'm content with my company and feel calm and at ease through most of the meditation sessions!
Have posted a few shots from the balcony of my room - hugely auspicious view of the temple, pond and escarpment ..... lucky chick :))
...... also a few piccies of moi down at La Source. La Source is a natural spring that provides Lerab Ling with an abundant and healing water supply.
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