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  1. Varanasi, India

    2012-10-21 01:10:00 UTC

    I woke up early morning for a rooftop yoga and meditation session. Afterwards, I explored the streets of Varanasi. I walked along the Ganges River and observed the locals going about their daily routine. Varanasi is known to be one of the holiest cities in the Hindu religion. At night…

  2. Khajuraho, India

    2012-10-20 18:08:00 UTC

     Exploring the Kama Sutra Temples in Khajuraho! Love & Light! Gessi

  3. Junagarh Fort, Bikaner India

    2012-10-18 20:41:00 UTC

    I visited the Junagarh Fort during my stay in Bikaner, and it was conveniently located next door to the hotel I was staying at. Also known as the fort with seven gates, the Junagarh Fort was home to many Maharajas and contained several palaces and temples.The interiors of the fort…

  4. Bhairon Vilas, Bikaner India

    2012-10-17 20:23:00 UTC

    I stayed at the Bhairon Vilas while I visited the small town of Bikaner. This heritage hotel was originally the residence of Bhairon Singh Ji, a Prime Minister during the early 1900’s. Located next to the Junagarh Fort, the hotel has 18 rooms that are finely decorated with the family’s…

  5. Bikaner Miniature Art, Bikaner India

    2012-10-15 19:04:00 UTC

    My friend and I visited Bikaner Miniature Arts Shop in the small town of Bikaner, India. I was fascinated by the intricate artwork carved on camel bone and tiny detailed paintings made on fine paper.  The artists of the shop are Shiv and Rajan Swami. They are extremely talented!  An…

  6. Animal Hospital, Kota India

    2012-10-13 22:48:00 UTC

    I had a two night stop over in a small Indian village named Kota. The morning after a long sleep, I ventured out into the town and stopped by the local veterinary hospital. For the first time, I witnessed a cow become artificially inseminated. The vets in training made room…

  7. Chambal Gorge, Kota India

    2012-10-13 19:31:00 UTC

    Riding along the Chambal Gorge while the sun was rising was an experience I’ll never forget. I felt as if I was far away from the fast paced life of the city and felt tranquility for the first time in India. The Chambal Gorge is considered pollution free and is…

  8. Agra, India

    2012-10-11 03:16:00 UTC

    Today was my first official day in India. After a very long commute, I finally arrived in one piece. My friend and I checked into our hotel in Delhi and we arranged with our driver to take us to Agra for the day. It took a few hours by car…
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