All last week I decided to nest here in Puri which is a pilgrimage area for several different types of individuals who are seeking the external form of spirituality. This last week consisted of rain and cool temperatures that I greeted enthusiastically; a change in the weather always adds to good health. Hindu pilgrims make Read more
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The train ride from Visakhapatnam (Vizag) to the Araku valley consists of multiple mountain tunnels and spectacular landscape. The semi slow 4 hour train ride is the best ride through the magnificent eastern ghats. It’s a fun ride with the Indians, all the kids shout, squawk, and yell through every tunnel. There are about 40 Read more
During the home-stay in Hyderabad I was had the opportunity to observe two different housewarming parties or “Puja”, Pūjā alternatively written as Pooja, means reverence or worship. Puja is any Hindu ceremonial, from a simple ritual in the home to an elaborate public festival, in which an image or other symbol of the god is Read more
About two weeks, ago I pushed off from Aurangabad to Hyderabad taking a 12 hour overnight train. For my first experience, I choose the 2 tier AC carriage. The cost is considerably more than the dreadful non-AC sleeper class, yet the price contrast is a slim difference from the 3 tier AC carriage. For the Read more
Here in India receiving a sim-card for your cell phone and also the convenient USB broadband Internet Stick can be difficult since the terrorist attacks in Bombay in 2008 for a foreigner. However with the correct contacts and knowing the different companies will assist in accomplishing the process correctly here in India. My friend in Read more
I am severally behind in posting current information. The home-stay in Hyderabad was the best of the best. I am planning on visiting the family for a weekend before I leave the country in April. So far I have observed two house warming parties, one baby shower, and one pre-wedding party. I am heading to Read more
Aurangabad is an important city in the state of Maharashtra, India. It sees a lot of international tourist traffic due to world heritage sites, Ajanta & Ellora caves. Travellers to Aurangabad will find history dating back to the 2nd century BCE, when the Satavahana rulers established their capital in Pratishtanapura, today known as Paithan. It Read more
The Sugar Cane in India is a welcomed site. The juice bars in Bombay selling fresh sugar cane juice will set you back 7 rupees (the exchange is currently at 45 Rupees to the Dollar). As viewed in the photo the harvest is manually accomplished and then the long sugar cane stocks are driven by Read more
The first week after the arrival in any country can be a whirlwind of an experience. Bombay is an intense city of 16 million people. During my visit I met a young guy that I helped with some provisions—he was so happy, he gave me a needed sim-card for my phone and offered to take Read more