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The Steep Winding Way Up Mt. Abu
Check-out the difficult road up to Mt. Abu. The kids in the back of the bus had to stop at a safe spot for some fresh air and knee stretching. No one was physically sick but pretty close and … Continue reading
The Pilgrimage
Kimberly sent this beautifully written piece about her pilgrimage to Palitana as a newly converted American Jain. It is well worth the reading quite revealing for people of all faiths and their faith journey!
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The Jain Religion
These are Jain monks with their mouths covered because of their belief in total non-violence towards all living things. The orthodox Jains cover their mouths so as not to inadvertently swallow a living organism. Some have a sweeper who walks … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Architecture, India, Uncategorized
Tagged blogging, India, Jain monks, Jainism, religion, Religions of the World, respect for all life, root vegetable, travel, vegeterians
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Shimmering Sand. . . . . .
Here are our camels and handlers resting as we dismounted and waited for the sunset in the desert. Actually, I think that is Mr. Rocket, the camel that Jennifer and I rode. He is the main man in the … Continue reading
Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged blogging, camel rides in Rajasthan, camel rides in the dessert, camels, camping in the desert, Jaisalmer, sand dunes, sunset, travel
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“American Sniper”, the film and trailer
This is only the second film we have seen since our return to India. The first was PK, an Indian film, and today we went to see “American Sniper.” A couple of the students went with us, but the … Continue reading
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Tagged " Chris Kyle, "American Sniper, blogging, Clint Eastwood, Director, film, Iraq, movie, peace, sniper, war
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To Veil or Not to Veil ?
This is not a woman seen in Gujurat but in Rajasthan. We are used to seeing Muslim women with their faces covered but not Hindu women. The question of why , was asked of Vikram, our guide in Jodhpur. … Continue reading
Peace. . . . on Mr. Rocket !
Jennifer, Mr. Rocket,our camel, and I were just bumping through the desert. . Jen was riding behind me and got this silly picture. . . what a fun ride it was . . PEACE ! This Is Incredible … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, India, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Camel ride in the desert of Rajasthan, Camel rides in the desert, camels, desert, India, peace, tourists
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A Wedding Drone?
I drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle according to Wikipedia. It is usually thought of as a weapon of war used by Special Forces Operations to keep pilot’s safe. There is a small but growing number of civilian application … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, bride, drone, drones in war, drones used in civilian life, families, family, filming, groom, Indian turbans, Indian wedding, photography, wedding
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The Haveli in Jaisalmer
This is a picture from atop the fort in Jaisalmer, the Golden City of Rajasthan. Namaste! Today, Jaisalmer is a remote outpost in the desert and actually the last city in India before the desert and then the border with … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Architecture, India, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Afghanistan, architecture, blogging, building, desert, India, Jaisalmer, merchants, Pakistan, photography, Rajasthan, touring, trade route, trade route city, yellow sandstone
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