Category Archives: Travel

“Beyond” Varanasi, India. . . . . . Sadhu Documentary

I love when this happens on WordPress.  A  very talented  blogger, Seta Rasa,http://sitarasa.com/ sent me this amazing video of three young photographers in Varanasi filming Sadhus. I know it is long, but for those of you who are interested, here … Continue reading

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The Second Most Exotic Marigold Hotel. . . . . the film

We decided to stay in last night,so  I watched this film  as husband did work.  I had loved the first film, (see the trailer at the end of the post), and looked forward to seeing the sequel. The first half … Continue reading

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Motley Crew

Namaste! The Sadu, who is dressed in the Hindu color of saffron was wondering the streets of Varanasi when I met him.  Varanasi is considered the oldest continuously inhabited city, 9000 years old)  on earth by the Hindus.  With archaeologists … Continue reading

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Chivalry Lives!

Royd and Jesse. . . For those who always read my blog, Royd  is the photographer I wrote about and also half of the twins!   David called Jesse, the observer.  He is very quiet but observant of all that … Continue reading

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A Little Help From My Friend

We did see feral dogs chasing monkeys but I prefer this picture! This Is Incredible India !

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Cook Mountain

The view from the summit of Cook Mountain at Lake George in the Adirondacks in New York. We learned from  a good  source  that Cook Mountain was a good  climb for novice climbers. It was said to be a gentle … Continue reading

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“Greece Beckons”

Mykonos, Greece. . . . . .  8 hour boat ride from Athens Travelling in Greece years ago, we had a taste of what is happening there now. Banks went on strike while we were there.  We had never expereinced … Continue reading

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International Justice Mission’s Work in the World

This is the work of IJM in the world.  They work with governments the police, legal community ,  and social workers   to over come the injustice in  the world and  end the impunity of evil which promotes slavery, sex … Continue reading

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Troy, New York: River Town Revival

Troy Part of the Hudson Valley’s River Town Revival: Troy, NY BY ALIA AKKAM AND GRACE TURNER FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pinterest   Troy’s waterfront continues to attract new businesses and development, including a major upgrade to Riverfront Park PHOTOGRAPH BY MATT WADE Named … Continue reading

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Facebook, Photographer, Tailor, Friends, WordPress

Keyur Panchal,   https://keeppicturing.wordpress.com/,  Is hiding in the middle back of the picture. Keyur is a friend of mine from Facebook and has  been for quite some time.  You know when something just clicks and it seems  you have known someone … Continue reading

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