We're currently on the outskirts of Agra awaiting a train ride towards Ranthambore National Park. This is actually a part of the trip where we had to make changes due to Maoist activity occurring in or near Simlipal National Park preventing us from visiting Barehipani Falls and Joranda Falls as well as a chance to see tigers in the Eastern Ghats.

So far, we've managed to visit Delhi (including the Chandni Chowk bazaar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, etc.) and Agra (including the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri). No waterfalls yet. That won't be until a few days later when we go to India's forgotten northeast corner in Meghalaya barring any more unforseen circumstances...
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After enduring a brutal week of third shift, the only positive I can take out of this experience is that I guess it prepared my body clock for the time zone in India.

Indeed, as soon as I'm done with the last night of 3rd shift this week (including a bonus hour of work since we have to turn back the clock), I'll be heading home, doing some last minute preparations, then heading right back to the airport for a brutal series of international flights ultimately arriving in Delhi by way of Narita and Singapore.

No rest for weary?

I guess, but sometimes it seems you've got to earn it in every way if you want life changing experiences as I hope this waterfalling trip to India will become...
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This little article caught my attention when they mentioned a particular waterfall called Bash Bish Falls in Massachusetts was considered one of the most dangerous tourist attractions in the world.

I thought this was strange considering the falls is only 60ft and it sits in a state not exactly known for waterfalls.

I guess it goes to show you that sometimes you can't underestimate the dangers of Nature.
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