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  1. Local Kids Meet the Animals at SAWA

    2015-12-15 21:16:00 UTC

    I spent some time volunteering at SAWA in Santorini and grew attached to some of the dogs who were waiting to be adopted. One in particular was Keira. She is a border collie mix that was found chained up. She was rescued by a dedicated volunteer named Renata and soon…

  2. 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…

  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. 10,000 Buddhas Temple, Hong Kong

    2012-10-03 19:15:00 UTC

    Four Hundred and thirty one steps later, I finally reached the 10,000 Buddhas Temple. Gold statues of Buddha helped guide me during the steep trek up the mountain. The statues were very expressive and were painted with a coating of gold. They illuminated the path leading up to the monastery…
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