December 2, 2015 Currently: Sitting in the Mumbai airport and reeling at the fact that this blog has already come full circle. So, all that is left is Mumbai. And what a fitting end to this trip. Much like Kolkata it is a bit of a shock and assault on the senses. A flurry of …
November 29, 2015 Currently: Scrambling to catch up on my blog before the trip ends. Two days! Only two days left in this beautiful country! Ticking off a few more UNESCO World Heritage Sites, we continued our journey through India this time taking the rustic, rural route under the watchful eye of Rafik, our trusty …
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November 27, 2015 Currently: Enjoying a sunset view at a rural lake at our campsite somewhere in Rajasthan Ranakpur is a small village located somewhere between Jodhpur and Udaipur known for its fabled Jain temple. I can vouch and say it is without a doubt the most beautiful temple I've ever seen. Ever, ever. It …
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November 24, 2015 Currently: Trying my darndest not to think about the fact that I only have a week left so I keep enjoying every moment! It was blue! Recap: pink city (Jaipur), golden city (Jaisalmer), and now the blue city (Jodhpur). They really like their J-names here in Rajasthan don't they? Jodhpur is another …
November 20, 2015 Currently: Jamming out to some Indian dance wedding music. It's loud and late, but it's a good thing I have this blog as an excuse to stay up! I love Jaisalmer! Big surprise, I know. It's a whole different side of India. Driving in, the change was immediate. The landscape more desolate, …
November 18, 2015 Currently: Dusty... very, very dusty. End of part two of three came and went with Delhi. We had to say goodbye to some really incredible people - Kerry, Rachel, Emma, Glen, and Elaine! They were all such great fun to have on the trip and it was sad to see our time …
November 14, 2015 Currently: In denial that I've almost completed two-thirds of my trip! En route to Jaipur, we stopped by another palace created by Akbar. Quick recap: he's the grandfather of the man who ordered the construction of the Taj. You might also remember him as the Mughal's very own royal casanova. We ended …
November 12, 2015 Currently: Pondering my next big life goal... Pyramid of Giza? Burma? Petra? Namibia? The world is too big. Writing this is a little surreal. Have you ever said you were going to do something, but that something always seemed out of reach or improbable in any sort of near future? Well the …
November 10, 2015 Currently: Antsy, as I'm in THE city home to the Taj Mahal. Dream realized! Oh yeah, and it's Diwali. So add a lot of sugary treats and fireworks to that antsiness. Let's add a little spice to this blog, shall we? I need to forewarn everyone and say these images are definitely …
November 8, 2015 Currently: Tumbling along a twelve-hour truck journey to our next destination of Khajuraho After Kathmandu, we took the newbies to Chitwan where I participated in a grand total of zero activities. As my almost halfway point throughout my trip, I took a little me-time to enjoy the Rhino Lodge, do some laundry, …
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