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Morgan walked with Jake along a causeway that crossed the wide river and joined the stream of pilgrims heading into the main camp area. She looked out over the shallow waters near the edge of the holy Ganges. The river was dotted with people bathing, the brown bodies and dark hair of men as they dipped under, while women in multi-colored saris managed to bathe while still preserving their modesty.
Children splashed each other and screamed with excitement. Naked sadhus painted with ash wallowed in the shallows, tinging the water white. An array of humanity all seeking to wash away sin and be closer to God, and some perhaps, just enjoying the refreshment.
Morgan watched as a man held his hands up in prayer, his eyes fixed on heaven, before he ducked under the water. As he came back up,
