Destination: India

Medical education

Mon, 9 Jul 2007 | By gavin_elliott | Views [601]

Well the other day I had an education in the local health care system. In the morning I had a western resident appear at the clinic with severe abdominal pain of sudden onset in the upper abdomen. Her exam was otherwise unremarkable except for moderate ... Read more >

Tags: Doctors, hospitals & health

It's The Final Countdown!!!

Sat, 7 Jul 2007 | By sophsossig | Views [842]

Cor Blimey folks only 10 more days left here in India - can't believe it is coming to an end - 6 months has felt like 6 weeks and I will of course never forget this life -changing trip!!! Have just arrived back in Mcleod Ganj after a nearly trip to ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Gallery: Kasol, Manikaran, and a bit more Manali

Sat, 7 Jul 2007 | By milyika | Photo Gallery

baby baby baby

Sat, 7 Jul 2007 | By anniekaka | Views [986] | Comments [1]

Well not sure if any one is still reading this but thought I would add this last entry anyway. Well the reason for my fast exit out of McLeod Ganj and India was due to me falling pregnant!!! I am in England and am now 3 months pregnant, had my 1st scan ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Daily stuff

Fri, 6 Jul 2007 | By gavin_elliott | Views [557] | Comments [1]

July 4th – Independence day The weather has turned nicely. It is still relatively cool, highs in the lower eighties, lows in the lower seventies, high humidity, a steady wind and scattered clouds, excellent for driving about the local area on my motorcycle.... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Weather, etc for late June

Sun, 1 Jul 2007 | By gavin_elliott | Views [496]

For the week of 6/18-6/25 we had the beginning of the Monsoon season. There were many spectacular thunder storms, particularly in the afternoon but some at night which provided an excellent show from the upper level of the Meher Pilgrim Retreat. At times ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Weather

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 | By gavin_elliott | Views [524]

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Jne 19th

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 | By gavin_elliott | Views [547]

June 19 Beautiful cool morning. Absolutely quiet clinic. An hour in the Samadhi alone as there is still almost no one here. I had requested a worker to bring me the materials to patch a small tear in my thermorest camp pad that I use to ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

I Don't Want To Leave!!

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 | By sophsossig | Views [814] | Comments [1]

Hey guys, Life still good here in Mcleod - have finally stopped pining for Annie and am getting used to just hanging! Can't believe I have to leave in less than 3 weeks - if only there was two of me! Am going to miss this place so much and the people ... Read more >

Tags: People

Sleepy in London

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 | By misha | Views [1134]

London was our first step in our trip. After a very busy and tiring departure from Toronto and a long flight, we found ourselves falling asleep on a red double deck tourist bus in London. We kept pointing out to each other various beautiful sights, ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

India Journal Test

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 | By neptunejoy | Views [386]

I am testing out my india journal

Tags: Adrenaline

Gallery: School Supplies

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 | By bonnie | Photo Gallery

Putting on the Ritz

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 | By lanna | Views [622]

I have some photos posted of my hotel room at the Ritz . We got there around 2am. After a day and a half of traveling, I took advantage of the luxurious shower and then I scrubbed all of my clothes down in the sink with the fancy Ritz Carlton soap ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Pens, pencils & rubbers (Part Three)....

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 | By bonnie | Views [1490]

Sitting at a 'telecentre' to use a computer is a world far removed from life in a Himalayan village.... I talk of the "path" to deliver supplies but I think I have failed dismally in actually describing the "path". The path and ... Read more >

Tags: education logistics

Gallery: India

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 | By bjw_uk | Photo Gallery