Though initially worried about Varanasi, i'm so glad to be here now.  This has got to be the most traditional and alien India i've experienced so far.  Life here is so different, so separate from India Tourism, it feels completely authentic and awe inspiring ( Read more... )

So i've finally found some internet access.  We've been traveling from Delhi to Jaipur, to Agra the last few days.

I think there's way too much to write about right now.  It will have to be when i get back and rested.  Summarised to an incredible experience.  We bought a packaged tour around the Golden Triangle and are nearing it's completion.  ( Read more... )

A totally relaxing 3 day weekend. This is what life should be like.  Friday i got to highpoint and bought a bead container for my beads, a strap for my glasses for yoga (which turned out to be pointless), and some pumpkin soup ingredients.  I managed to make the soup, but ran out of time to see Muppet before yoga began.  After yoga Joni and i swung ( Read more... )

Anyone booking with The Dunes for Goa.  I've emailed them and they arn't taking bookings until August.

Prices as follows:
-Room rent for attached Toilet & Shower is 800 rs per two persons
-Non attached Toilet inside & Shower is outside is 600 rs per two persons.

Can someone who knows for sure confirm this is the right place:
www.dunesgoa.com

What i've been thinking about of late ( Read more... )

Friday night kicked off a busy weekend.  Marty's birthday drinks after work at Champaign Lounge.  Joni and i were there from 6 and lasted for about 2 hours.  Not really our cup of tea and i was beginning to feel quite negative while we were there.  We hid back at my house and watched 'Walk the Line'.  Joni has gotten me into Johnny Cash and i found ( Read more... )

I've been pretty slack lately.  Actually i feel more like i don't have time to do little things like updating my journal.  Hence this belated post is a bit on the light side as my memories have flicked away a bit.  If anyone remembers some good stuff from the party please let me know so i can remember it too :)


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