We checked out of the guesthouse and flagged down a tuk-tuk to take us to the airport. The journey by tuk-tuk through the bustling streets of New Delhi is nothing short of an adventure. It’s like being on a roller coaster, but on the road. The driver zigzags skillfully between cars, bikes, and sometimes even…
Tag: India
(78) New Delhi
One aspect that stands out about India is its intense heat. Upon arrival in Delhi, we rented a room on the top floor of a three-story building. After ascending the stairs, we placed our belongings in a corner of the sweltering room and laid down on the bed. Even the bed itself felt hot. Despite…
(77) A Monument to Love
After spending hours of admiring beautiful carpets and extraordinary inlaid marble, our ‘free ride’ with the tuk-tuk driver was finally bringing us to our desired destination. Admittedly, both of the factory detours were interesting and educational in prelude to the main event of the day, a monument to love. As we drew closer, the Taj…
(76) Welcome to Agra
They Thought It Was Funny The bang lassi we had prior to boarding the bus worked wonders as we entered a deep sleep. I said sleep, yet it was more of a state of unconsciousness. As a result, the journey to Agra was smooth as silk. We didn’t feel any bumps on the road. The…
(75) Pushkar, Brahma, & Holi
Located in the middle of the Ajmer desert in the state of Rajasthan, Pushkar is one of the five sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus. Legend associates its creation with Lord Brahma, referred to as “the Creator” within the Trimurti, the trinity of supreme divinity that includes Vishnu and Shiva. He is associated with the creation of…
(74) Udaipur: A Charming Town Unwind and Explore
Exploring the Charming Town of Udaipur A Relaxing Retreat When we stumbled upon the captivating town of Udaipur, we knew it was the perfect place to unwind and indulge in leisurely activities. We spent countless hours at our favorite cafe, nestled under a shady tree by the serene Lake Pichola, immersing ourselves in the tranquility…
(68) Hampi
The Ramayana The Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic composed in Sanskrit by the sage Valmiki sometime in the 5th century BCE. While the basic story is about palace politics and battles with demon tribes, the narrative is interspersed with philosophy, ethics, and notes on duty. It’s a beautiful story and well worth the read! Having read the Hindu epic Ramayana, we…
(67) Raid on Om Beach
Life was good. We had moved into “Om House” in the jungle and were quite friendly with our landlords. Although we seldom saw her husband, Sukuru, Showme would come over and smoke a beedie with Donna. They talked and laughed as they told each other stories of the day. And there were always plenty of…