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In Kalimpong a day too long?

INDIA | Fri, 25 Dec 2015 | By davidford | Views [513] | Comments [1]

I am probably at my lowest ebb yet on this trip. Nothing terrible but I'm feeling a bit lost and lonely.  I could have titlled this blog Facing Mount Kanchenjunga but fear it lacks originality. Yesterday I took a taxi (300 rupees) to the top ... Read more >

Tags: gompas, loneliness, monasteries, mountains, panoramas

Rock on Kalimpong

INDIA | Tue, 22 Dec 2015 | By davidford | Views [415]

This evening I am peeved. Yet another email from my conveyancing solicitor (I am selling my flat) with news of yet more enquiries from the buyer's solicitors. I'm not fond of any of them at the minute. ANYWAY, today I stumbled upon an event held by ... Read more >

Tags: festivals, gompas, indiginous people, viharas

 

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