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Monthly Archives: January 2019
Chennai, where the people are so incredibly kind, the city takes pride in itself, and the way that southern Indians meld and blend spices calms me, and takes my breath away.
I love southern India: the people are kind, the city is fairly clean, and the way that southern Indians meld and blend spices calms me, and takes my breath away. Nites Oh my goodness, I am in love! The Leela … Continue reading
Posted in Chennai, India
Tagged Chennai, Dakshina Chitra, Krishna’s Butter Ball, Leela Palace, Mahabalipuram, Taj Majal
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Kolkata is probably the most “melting pot” culture of all the cities that I’ve visited in India.
Kolkata is probably the most “melting pot” culture of all the cities that I’ve visited in India. And, like New Delhi, you will encounter poverty right next to luxury and with very few exceptions, will one encroach on the other. … Continue reading
This town, Thalpe, along with Galle Fort to the east, have made me fall in love with Sri Lanka.
Thalpe, along with Galle Fort to the East, have made me fall in love with Sri Lanka. The people are so kind and the laid back beach culture that has taken over is a welcomed respite especially if you are … Continue reading
Posted in Sri Lanka, Thalpe (Galle Fort)
Tagged Galle, Galle Fort, stilt fisherman, surf, Temple, tuktuk
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Close enough to Yala National Park for the perfect safari
I would recommend 2 days max in Tissamaharama. I’ve read that there is wonderful history to this little town but much of that has gone, or I couldn’t find it, such that it is a hustle and bustle little town. … Continue reading
Posted in Sri Lanka, Tissamaharama (near Yala National Park)
Tagged Elephants, leopards, mongoose, mosquitos, peacocks, sri lanka, Yala National Park
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Colombo works in all of its magic and intertwined wonder.
Colombo is an interesting mix of cultures that it really makes this lovely country difficult to point to just one influence: there is the Indian influence, just to the north of this lovely little island; the British influence in its … Continue reading