Morning walk in Kathmandu, Nepal
I decided to rise early and take a walk around Kathmandu and explore life just at dawn. The streets were quiet compared to the chaos of the afternoon when I arrived the previous day. It didn't take…
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Temples and Stupas, a city in devotion.
Later in the afternoon I made my way to the famed Pasupatinath Hindu temple. Then from here to Boudanath Stupa, considered by many to be the most holy of Tibetan Buddhist shrines outside of Tibet.
Sitting all the way to Nepal.
It's been 31.5 hours since I walked out of the front door of my home in New York City and I'm no where near to Kathmandu. Currently stuck (in the third of four airports on this journey to Kathmandu,…
Our Himalayan Spiritual Adventure
Only 7-days to go before we begin our 16-day spiritual adventure in the Himalayas of Nepal and North India. Participants of our group hail from the US, Australia and Germany. We will do our best to…
Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre, Darjeeling, India
Darjeeling, like many other places in India, has played host to the hundreds of thousands of Tibetans that have escaped China ruling Tibet. Here, during our spiritual adventure in the Himalayas later…
The road to Darjeeling, tea heaven in the Himalayas.
Draped like a green velvet over a steep Himalayan mountain ridge Darjeeling is covered with lush forests and endless tea plantations. The small town Darjeeling is densely packed with endless shops…
Fun morning with elephants in Periyar
It was earlier this year during the 2010 South Indian Odyssey that a few members of our group spent a fun morning with elephants just outside Periyar National Park in Kerala, South India. Shantha…
Periyar, a gem in the Western Ghats of South India
Periyar or Thekkady in the western ghats of Kerala in South India is a refuge of rolling hills, lush green forests, amazing wild life and countless tea and spice plantations. The western ghats or…
A slice of beautiful Kerala
Certainly one of the most beautiful states in all of India, Kerala is full of charm. Here are a few images from my recent visit to this lush, green state.
A fisherman's morning in Marari, Kerala
Marari beach, quiet for most of the day is bustling with activity in the early hours of the morning. Fishermen, boats and birds line the shore. Young and old men brave the strong waves to cast their…
Indian Head Shake......yes or no?
The classic Indian Head Shake or wobble has been the way many Indians communicated for centuries if not millenniums but it is certainly something that has baffled foreigners forever.
Off to India....again!
The last time I was off to India was in January this year and I made a little video of my first few days. My friend, Mike, joined me on that journey as well. We went a few days early before the rest…
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