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Temples, stupas, monks and palaces in Kathmandu
The second day of spiritual adventure in Nepal saw us visit the Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu. We wandered the grounds worshipping at the various shrines before stopping by a group of sadhus. We also a witnessed a cremation taking place along the banks of the Bagmati river. From here we heade...
Read MorePeriyar, 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 Sahyadri Mountains run north to south along the western side of India. These hills are the perfect ge...
Read MoreA 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 nets and haul in what the ocean may spare for them that day. Fortunate birds wait eagerly for…
Read MoreHot cup of coffee in chilly Eagle
It was a chilly morning here in Eagle, Colorado with temperatures around the mid 30’s (F). Yeti’s Grind in Eagle town is a lovely cafe if you’d like a cup of coffee to start your day. This open brick walls, wood floor cafe with lots of comfy couches, laid-back vibe and wifi is a...
Read MoreImmersed in the Real India
Jonathan from New York joined our 2010 South Indian Odyssey in January as we made our way through the rich cultural states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Here he shares his experience of being on a Vedic Odyssey spiritual adventure. [youtube]cCr9Xc6XbCk[/youtube]
Read MoreMelbourne’s cafe scene
Nothing like a hot cup of coffee on a cold day in Melbourne city, Australia, to warm you up. A stroll in and around Degraves St in downtown Melbourne revealed a slew of quaint cafes with some of the best coffees I’d ever had. The dessert options were more than tempting and a great opportuni...
Read MoreGanesha and Graffiti
Strolling Melbourne’s alleyways I came across this beautiful graffiti artwork of Ganesha. Sitting at the entrance, as He typically does, he guides all safely through this alley.
Read MoreGreat Ocean Road & the 12 Apostles
Victoria, Australia: The drive from Melbourne to the 12 Apostles takes about 4 hours along the scenic Great Ocean Road. Keep your eye out for Koalas as you wind your way through Eucalyptus forests, amazing swells all along the coast and finally the spectacular 12 Apostles.
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