INDIA | Thursday, 22 Mar 2007 | Views [1180] | Comments [1]
I have arrived in Darjeeling! Much to my delight it is raining hard and freezing cold.
This place is much higher up than I thought. It seems like the entire town is built up like a spiral, so you can either walk up a very steep road or stairs up/down ... Read more >
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NEPAL | Friday, 23 Feb 2007 | Views [2374]
Happy Losar! Or as the Tibetans would say TASHI LOSAR. It was an eventful few weeks here at Pullahari as the monks prepared for the new year with practice and Pujas. The most ceremonial was the Mahakala puja and finale fire, which I have included many ... Read more >
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NEPAL | Thursday, 11 Jan 2007 | Views [1808] | Comments [3]
Well I am cold. I mean really cold, but this place is just beautiful. It is nothing like what I had expected, maybe because my expectations were so low? It is really great. I have a large private room, the bathroom is basic, but has hot water 2 hours ... Read more >
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NEPAL | Tuesday, 9 Jan 2007 | Views [1067] | Comments [1]
Why is it that everyone thinks I’m 26? Do I act so young, talk so young, have a young gait? Or is it just my “good genes”, my diligent facial routine and my positive attitude? It is a complex topic.!
Ah, I have finally arrived in Nepal! I am staying ... Read more >
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INDIA | Thursday, 4 Jan 2007 | Views [998] | Comments [1]
Today is my last day in Bodhgaya. Yesterday a group of 8 of us took a day trip out to Ragjir and to Vulture peak where the Buddha gave his first sermon. Then to Nalanda University,which dates goes back to the 5th century . It was one of the greatest universities ... Read more >
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INDIA | Monday, 1 Jan 2007 | Views [1664] | Comments [5]
Happy New Year! Well I’ve made it this far without any serious shenanigans! One night outside the monastery that has evening teachings by His Holiness Karmapa, I came out and my shoes were gone. I waited until the end and was having a melt ... Read more >
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