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| Page Views: 15,554 Last Visit to India: January, 2004 | The Love Affair Continues! by Canadienne - last update: Feb 24, 2004 |
| Morning Rituals, Varanasi |
Three years ago, the spell was cast (see my travelogue for an overview of that trip). From my first (rather tentative) steps into India, I was mesmerized by this country of endless richness and contrasts.
Since that fateful trip, I've travelled to other locales (Portugal, France, Russia) and also felt passionately about those places. . .but the call to return to India has always been there. . .growing ever more persuasive.
It was a delightful turn of events to find that three of my best girlfriends would be able to join me for parts of my six-week journey. To be able to share something I love with the people I love. . .it was icing on the cake! My album of my "Team India" can be found here. |
Jaclyn and I spent two weeks traveling in Rajasthan, Punjab and Uttaranchal, before she had to return home to work. I then spent a week on my own in Kolkata and Delhi. Finally, Jessica & Lara joined me for a cross-country adventure that took us into Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. As you might expect, the sights were amazing ~ luxurious palaces, impenetrable forts, exquisite temples, and ever-varied landscapes. But memories of sights are not all we bring back ~ we bring back memories of the wonderful people we met. And I think it's memories of these people (and others of course!) that will best stand the test of time. . . |
I snapped two photos of signs that caught my attention along the way. One appears to the side here and the other I'll repeat below, for my closing words:
"The world, and everything in it, is as beautiful as you perceive it to be." |
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| Pros: | "This country is magical, mystical. . ." | | Cons: | ". . .and sometimes maddening as well. :-)" | | In A Nutshell: | "India means a new way of seeing, thinking and feeling" |
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musicollector Sun Jun 29, 2008 23:31 UTC
The stares are not intended to be anything more than that. When one stands out in a crowd, people stare surreptitiously in North America. Not so in India or other countries. They simply don't bother to mask their curiosity. It's never meant to be rude. | Mr.Sparkle Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:55 UTC
Great page. I am planning to visit india with my gf this year. what is the weather like in Dec/Jan? | jokonda Sat Nov 3, 2007 08:38 UTC
God bless your words...India teaches to be opened and takes in what ever will come...at the end, everything is experience! | ian-uk Mon Oct 22, 2007 13:26 UTC
Hi Stevie, saw you were featured member so followed the link, great pages on India, brings back many memories, take care Ian |
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