Albania is Jim’s top pick of the places we visited last year. We took a great little road trip to some fantastic places and it just surprised us how warm and friendly the people were as well as how much […]
India
The Magic of Memory
Putting on our Rose Colored Glasses There’s something about the human psyche that, I believe, allows us to always see and remember the good. Can you imagine a world in which our memories and recollections were strongest for pain and […]
Rush Hour in the Kerala Backwaters
Commuting to Work! Transportation around the world is fascinating, isn’t it? This is a commuter boat taxi taking most of the workers to a bus station where they will then go on road to their place of employment. Trundling through […]
Kerala’s Banana Chips
We were in the Indian state of Kerala and there was one thing we kept seeing over and over again — Banana Chips! The first time we saw them, we basically were stopping at a roadside bathroom break on the […]
I is for India (A-Z Blogging Challenge)
India! A feast for the senses…(or is that too cliché?) Turqoise blue water in front of a gleaming white Taj Mahal with colorful camels marching across the screen. This is the ad that the tourism ministry has touted as […]
Courtyard in India
A glance into an Indian house India is a very colorful place, and this photo really illustrates how colorful it can be. Walking through the streets of Jaisalmer, I came upon this open doorway, and looking in was mesmerized by […]
Classroom in Rajhastan – Happy New Year!
Children Look Up from a Lesson There are a few places on Earth where as an American I feel so much more privileged than the people I’m visiting. India is one of those places, especially in the state of Rajhastan. […]
Fisherman from Cochin, India
I love a fishing scene! It’s in my genes! I’ve always had a draw for the sea and a special place in my heart for fishermen. Many of my ancestors helped settle the eastern coast of Connecticut, and one was […]
Packing the Camel
The camel has been used as a pack animal for generations. One of the places I have seen camels still being used as pack animals is India. There they are often piled high with goods to bring to market or […]
Kerala Tour Highlight…Laundry!
Have you ever wanted to take one of those Kerala Boat Tours? While in India, Jim and I took one of the Kerala backwater boat tours, and I have to say, we loved it! I mean who wouldn’t love […]
World Heritage Site India – The Taj Mahal!
I was so excited to see the Taj Mahal. For one thing, it’s a sight that you hear about your whole life, and for another if the day is too cloudy or overcast, your chances of seeing it go way […]
World Heritage Site – Humayun’s Tomb
As with many an important site, there was a school group visiting Humayun’s tomb at the same time that we were. I love their bright maroon school uniforms! It brings such a great splash of color to the photo.