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Tag Archives: india
The Monkey Whisperer
As I sit here my kitchen acknowledging all of the things I should be doing, I decide instead to write another blog. Galwar Bagh, the Monkey temple is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage site in the town of Khania-Balaji, about 10km … Continue reading
Jorbeer, India (photos may be disturbing to some, please use caution)
Strong dust storms, shifting dunes, and hundreds of cattle carcasses can be found in this remote area of Bikaner. I stood for a long time, amazed at the scene, taking it all in. I wanted to learn more about this … Continue reading
Posted in animals, food, india, travel, travel learning, Uncategorized
Tagged carcasses, d, diclofenac, india, jorbeer, vulture sanctuary, wild dogs
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All great adventures must come to an end…
And as I sit here admiring the newly opened Mumbai International Airport, I realize my sneakers are still full of sand from yesterday’s camel safari :D. A little of India is coming back with me.
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Tagged camel safari, india, mumbai international airport, rajasthan
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The train to Agra – Part II
I was trying to explain to the conductor with my 10 words of Hindi that I wanted to change my seat. I rubbed my belly trying to indicate I didn’t feel well and needed a seat with a window. Pointing … Continue reading
Scared witless in Varanasi
In case you can’t tell…I’m scared witless! I don’t care if everyone around me told me they don’t have their venom. The little one smells fear on my hand and I think he wants to eat me! First one cobra! … Continue reading
Medical Class, Part 2
A young woman was hanging in rope Sirsasana when Guruji came over. Instructions were given to bring a table. He told her how to hold the sides of the table moving her into an intense backbend. “Head up, chest down!” … Continue reading
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Tagged backbends, heart health, india, iyengar yoga, medical classes, pune, yoga
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7 hours in a Rickshaw, Part III – Time
Seven hours in a rickshaw gives you a lot of time to ponder important things in life, such as the array of footwear (or lack of footwear) used while driving scooters and motorcycles in India. There are the business men who … Continue reading
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Tagged danger, driving, footwear, india, motorcycles, sandals, scooters, shoes
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7 hours in a Rickshaw, Part I – Dehu
I gave Amin a list of places I wanted to visit. He looked and said. “This place is very far. It’s an hour outside of Pune. Do you want to go?” Sure. We headed off to Dehu to visit the … Continue reading
Roadside Delight
Not sure what this is, but it tasted delicious 😀
Note to Self: back bends and car rides
A 7:00AM backbending class with Prashant, after 18 hours in a car and on the roof of a jeep, is a brutal combination 😉
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