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January 2nd, 2009

Welcome to India!

Welcome to India!

Namaste and happy New Year from India. It’s been an event-packed whirlwind ride thus far filled with new friends, amazing sights, a few frustrations and, of course, delicious authentic Indian food. First things first…it’s winter here too! While the days... (Continue reading)

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Couchsurfing Our Way Through Christmas in Delhi

Couchsurfing Our Way Through Christmas in Delhi

As I briefly mentioned in my last postings, we have discovered couchsurfing, which is an Internet site much like a dating site but it puts you in touch with people with a couch you can crash on for a night... (Continue reading)

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Beauty and Octopussy in Udaipur

Beauty and Octopussy in Udaipur

Our second stop in India was Udaipur: also known as “The Venice of the East.” In addition to being a gorgeous lake town and a haven for tourist bazaars (we bought all sorts of souvenirs here), it was also the... (Continue reading)

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A New Years Eve Party so Fun The Military Broke it Up

A New Years Eve Party so Fun The Military Broke it Up

When we arrived in Udaipur, we were told by our hotel owner that all NewYear’s Eve parties across the country had been canceled due to the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. After a few days in the city with no word... (Continue reading)

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Traveling By Train in India

Traveling By Train in India

Trains are the most popular way of getting around India, with the British laying thousands of miles of track across the country. As a lifelong fan of trains, I was very excited about the prospect of using them throughout our... (Continue reading)

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Delhi and Udaipur This and That

Delhi and Udaipur This and That

While many places have real Western toilets, the traditional Indian toilet is a “squatty potty,” which is just a hole in the ground. There is also a shortage of toilet paper, as the traditional way to wipe your bum is... (Continue reading)

Delhi and Udaipur Photo Galleries

As always, the photo galleries to go with the stories… New Delhi Photos Udaipur Photos Also, be sure to check out Carrie’s TravelPod for more details on what we actually did!... (Continue reading)

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