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Serving Water to the Thirsty
Blog: A Wandering Mind - 26 May 2012
It is said that the best charity is giving food to the hungry and water to the thirsty. The latter is especially true in the hot summer months, when a parched throat can make life feel miserable, and nothing is more welcome than a glass of cool water. All over India, there are people who take this literally, and serve water on the roads in summer, free of cost.
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A Gaze over a Barren Landscape
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 10 April 2012
The barren landscape over the Thar desert in Rajasthan makes for an incredible background especially at sunset. You can just see Pakistan in the distance.
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An Artist at Work in India
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 3 March 2012
In Rajasthan, India we came across a friendly man making delicious steamed milk. The guys that boil this milk to be used in chai are true artists. They mix and scoop the milk drawing long lines of liquid through the air. The more skilled they are, the longer the line between the cup and the [...]
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Achalgarh - of a Fort and Temple, Bulls and Demons....
Blog: A Wandering Mind - 12 January 2012
A bull which drove away invaders, three buffaloes said to be demons, a lake once said to have been filled with ghee and a temple once covered in lime to protect it – we couldn’t help but smile as we listened to these stories about Achalgarh. We had a day free at Mount Abu and were in the mood to explore, so we headed out for the tourist circuit, trusting our driver to take us to some interesting places.
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What is Chai
Blog: Indian Bazaars - 6 January 2012
And, why is the chai so much a part of our lives? In India, we believe that time is cyclic and in the many years we live before we are reborn again, the chai is at the core of our existence. It is the cup of chai (tea) that helps us mark time in our homes, in our streets, in our marketplaces. Every home offers its guest a cup of tea. Every street corner offers its visitors a glass of chai. In the marketplace, the chai creates the social space that people need as an introspection, an interaction or a sharing of experiences.
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Rapid Development in India Reaches the Far Thar Desert
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 8 November 2011
The Great Thar Desert of Rajasthan in India has enticed explorers for centuries. Its rolling dunes littered with thorny bushes straddle the border of India and Pakistan.
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Día 18: Delhi (Viaje al norte de la India)
Blog: Diario de a bordo - 5 October 2011
Delhi, 26 de enero de 2011 Todo llega a su fin y aquel día era nuestro último en la India. Para acabar con nuestro periplo indio, decidimos dejar la gran capital para el final, aunque se preveía una visita un tanto descafeinada. El 26 de enero se celebra el día de la República y, al ser festivo, todos los comercios y empresas están cerrados y las calles se quedan vacías.
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Día 16: Amritsar y el cierre de la frontera con Pakistán (Viaje al norte de la India)
Blog: Diario de a bordo - 23 September 2011
Amritsar, 24 de enero de 2011A las cuatro de la mañana, llamaron puntualmente a la puerta los del servicio de habitaciones para traernos un desayuno preparado especialmente para nosotras. A las seis salía nuestro vuelo a Amritsar, donde íbamos a pasar una noche para volver a Delhi, así que dejamos las maletas en el hotel y preparamos una mochila para esos dos días de viaje.
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Día 17: Amritsar (Viaje al norte de la India)
Blog: Diario de a bordo - 23 September 2011
Amritsar, 25 de enero de 2011Ni el frío polar, ni la tabla de madera sobre la que dormí y ni tan siquiera los cantos del monje de turno durante toda la noche lograron impedir que durmiera del tirón hasta las nueve de la mañana. En el patio interior no quedaba nadie durmiendo y estaba limpio y ordenado como si allí no hubiera pasado nadie la noche.
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Día 14: Jaisalmer y rumbo a Jodhpur (Viaje al norte de la India)
Blog: Diario de a bordo - 30 August 2011
Jaisalmer, 22 de enero de 2011 Esa era nuestra última mañana en la ciudad de Jaisalmer y para ese día teníamos pocos plantes porque a las cuatro y media salía nuestro tren hacia Jodhpur.
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On The Road From Bharatpur To Deeg
Blog: Windy Skies - 26 August 2011
Deeg was not on the cards originally, not until we found we had time to spare in Bharatpur on a warm summer day in March some years ago.
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Día 13: Jaisalmer y el desierto del Thar (viaje al norte de la India)
Blog: Diario de a bordo - 3 August 2011
Jaisalmer, 21 de enero de 2011Esa mañana nos levantamos con la calma tras el resacón de emociones que nos proporcionó la cena en casa de Mahendra. Dilip nos preparó diligentemente el desayuno y comimos sin prisas con las vistas de la ciudad a nuestros pies.
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¿Cómo ponerse un sari?
Blog: Diario de a bordo - 27 July 2011
En la entrada anterior sobre Jaisalmer, os expliqué que la mujer de Mahendra nos enseñó a vestir el sari. Además de prestar mucha atención, grabamos un vídeo que he preferido poner en una entrada aparte para que no pasara inadvertido:
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Memorial to a loved Pet
Blog: A Wandering Mind - 27 July 2011
I was wandering with Samhith around Gulab Bagh, the huge garden where the Udaipur Zoo is located. We had time to kill before we could catch the bus which would take us back to Mumbai, we had checked out of our room, and Shankar had already flown back the day before.
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Día 12: Jaisalmer (viaje por el norte de la India)
Blog: Diario de a bordo - 18 July 2011
Jaisalmer, 20 de enero de 2011Tengo que admitir que me defraudó que Mahendra no nos estuviera esperando con una orquesta en la estación de Jaisalmer, ya que, conociéndolo, era una posibilidad. Lo cierto es que cuando finalmente bajamos del tren y nos vino a saludar, volvimos a sentir que estábamos en familia nuevamente.
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Día 11: Bundi y cómo ir a Jaipur (viajer por el norte de la India)
Blog: Diario de a bordo - 12 July 2011
Bundi, 19 de enero de 2011
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Asian Koel
Blog: A Wandering Mind - 12 July 2011
The call of the cuckoo or koel is one of the nicest to hear. The bird itself is not so nice. For one, it is a lazy bird, laying its eggs in another's nest, leaving the other one to care for it unknowingly. Also, the male looks just like a crow, which does nothing to improve its looks! The female looks more beautiful, a combination of brown and white which helps in camouflage. However, this also makes it harder to spot. I have seen koels in our colony, but never close, and certainly not close enough to get a decent photograph.
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Ducks in the Lake
Blog: A Wandering Mind - 11 July 2011
The Nakki Lake at Mount Abu has a small island at the centre where some ducks have been kept.
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Sky Watch Friday - Fateh Sagar Lake, Udaipur
Blog: A Wandering Mind - 24 June 2011
Sunsets are always a wonderful sight, but throw in some water and mountains, and the beauty is immediately multiplied. Here are a series of pics taken at the Fateh Sagar Lake in Udaipur, at different times of the day....
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Magic!
Blog: A Wandering Mind - 20 June 2011
On our recent visit to Mount Abu, we walked to the lake to spend the evening. As we were awaiting our turn for the boat ride, a young boy came up to Shankar and said that he would show us some magic tricks. These days, I don't have much patience with young chaps who accost us at tourist destinations, and would have ignored the chap, but Shankar said, "Come on, let's see what he does." So off we went, towards a slightly less crowded section of the park, and proceeded to see just what is meant by 'sleight of hand'!
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DÍA 8: Jaipur (viaje al norte de la India)
Blog: Diario de a bordo - 14 June 2011
Jaipur, 16 de enero de 2011. Como de costumbre, ese día volvimos a pegarnos un madrugón. Teníamos escasamente un día para visitar Jaipur, ya que a las cinco y media de la tarde salía nuestro tren en dirección a Kota para ir a Bundi. Por ese motivo, encargamos el desayuno para que a las 7.30 am estuviera listo. No obstante, cuando bajamos al comedor muy puntuales, justo lo estaban empezando a preparar y, en lugar de salir a las 8 am como teníamos previsto, salimos del hotel sobre las 8.30 am.
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That Time Of The Month – Makes Women Suffer In Rajasthani Temples
Blog: The Travel Tart - Offbeat Tales From A Travel Addict - 13 June 2011
That Time Of The Month – A Different Take! Today’s Funny Travel Photo is provided by Luc from Clever and Easy.com. It’s of the funny entry sign regarding That Time...
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Día 7: Shekhawati y Jaipur (Viaje al norte de la India)
Blog: Diario de a bordo - 7 June 2011
Jaipur, 15 de enero de 2011. Esa mañana era nuestro último día en Shekhawati y nuestro último día con Mahendra. Por la noche no habíamos dormido nada bien porque Sonia seguía con una tos que sonaba muy mal, a pesar del jarabe y los Strepsils que se había comprado el día anterior. A pesar de todo, nos levantamos con la calma y desayunamos.
