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Wed, 12 Dec 2007 | By sronb | Views [1344] | Comments [1]
First of all, It seems that when I've put this up it's gone over the last note I wrote on here- 'Um, still in Goa.' So could someone, ie Mandy, who may have printed out a copy keep hold of it for me please?! Argh! ---------------------------------... Read more >
Tags: Work
Wed, 12 Dec 2007 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [954]
Wednesday 12 th December The guesthouse where I reserved a room was situated in a quiet area of the village, sitting amongst the palm trees and with a view of the sea in the distance. It’s also quite far from the shops and restaurants - the main ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
Wed, 12 Dec 2007 | By joyful_jo | Views [1547] | Comments [1]
After the holy mountain we went exploring the local hotsprings which were heaving with Indian men in their underpants. Three of our group instantly disappeared but I had set my heart on a birthday bath, and was feeling in need of a freshen up as well.... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
Tue, 11 Dec 2007 | By jdemers26 | Views [507] | Comments [1]
So here it is.. last day in Arambol.. Greg left early this morning for Thailand via a 40 hour train to Kolkata. it's theoretically a 30-hour train but Indian time works differently than, say, Japanese time.. so i think more like 40.. and he has no ticket ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Tue, 11 Dec 2007 | By rebmason80 | Views [827]
Quote: "Varanassi is seen as a crossing
place between life and death, an everlasting symbol of hope to past,
present and future generations." Varanassi is also known as the
city of Shiva and is one of the holiest places in India, ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Tue, 11 Dec 2007 | By alexbg | Views [831]
Well I'm having my mixed feelings about going...yesterday I went to Rekha's (my dance teacher) house and as soon as I walked in the door her mom began to cry because I'm leaving so soon. It was such a sweet moment, and i began to tear up too. They've ... Read more >
Tags: Bharathnatyam
Tue, 11 Dec 2007 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [959]
Tuesday 11 th December
My train to Goa was due to
leave Mumbai CST station at 06.55, and I got there around 06.20 to learn that
the train was delayed and was re-scheduled to leave at 11.05. So, that wasn’t
such a great start to this ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Mon, 10 Dec 2007 | By joyful_jo | Views [898]
Early start fro the great birthday pilgrimage to the magical scene of the first mahayana teaching. Over the past week I had hired a jeep and driver for 1800 rupees and invited various new friends to join the party. In the end there were five folkbrave ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Mon, 10 Dec 2007 | By rebmason80 | Views [894]
It has completely dawned on me, waking up, walking out onto the roof
and looking out... I am in INDIA!! In one piece, unstressed and looking
forward to the the adventures that lay ahead in this vast country! After
a lazy breakfast Sharon and ... Read more >
Tags: The Planning Phase
Mon, 10 Dec 2007 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [1000]
Monday 10 th December
I had originally little intention of spending any time in
Mumbai, having had my fill of big, noisy, polluted cities. However, my first
impressions of the place were surprisingly good. It looked similar to a
European ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Sun, 9 Dec 2007 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [769]
Sunday 9th December My day began as it had started. In fact, night had blended into day: I arrived in Ahmedabad at 04.00, waited for a few hours in a comfortable waiting room at the station, and then boarded the train to Mumbai at 07.00. The ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Sun, 9 Dec 2007 | By jeffbrad | Views [7250] | Comments [1]
Thu 6th Dec - Making my escape today upto the cold north again. This time to Darjeeling in West Bengal...a very long way from Varanasi! To get there involve a very bumpy rickshaw ride about 18km to the Mughal Sarai train station, south of Varanasi.... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Sun, 9 Dec 2007 | By jeffbrad | Views [3354] | Comments [4]
Fri Nov 30th - Picked up train 2644 (Swarna Jayanti) from Mathura junction to Jhansi, but this is just a mid point for getting to Khajuraho. Could do more from Jhansi, but I ' m a bit tired and want to take a break and go somewhere chilled for a ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
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