xEurasia Odyssey

Trip: Summer Fall 2013

There are [156] stories from my trip: Summer Fall 2013

Photos: Lijiang

CHINA | Wednesday, 24 Sep 2014 | Photo Gallery

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Photos: Venice

ITALY | Monday, 22 Sep 2014 | Photo Gallery

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Photos: Srinagar, Yousmarg, and Sonamarg

INDIA | Monday, 22 Sep 2014 | Photo Gallery

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Photos: Srinagar Museum and Isua Tomb

INDIA | Monday, 22 Sep 2014 | Photo Gallery

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Photos: Rome

ITALY | Monday, 22 Sep 2014 | Photo Gallery

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Photos: Issyk Kul

KYRGYZSTAN | Monday, 22 Sep 2014 | Photo Gallery

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Photos: Gubbio

ITALY | Monday, 22 Sep 2014 | Photo Gallery

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Photos: Flagstaff and San Francisco Peaks

USA | Monday, 22 Sep 2014 | Photo Gallery

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Photos: Djety Oguz

KYRGYZSTAN | Monday, 22 Sep 2014 | Photo Gallery

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Photos: Budapest

HUNGARY | Monday, 22 Sep 2014 | Photo Gallery

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Photos: Assisi

ITALY | Monday, 22 Sep 2014 | Photo Gallery

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Link to "A Tribute to Shiva in Rishikesh"

INDIA | Tuesday, 9 Sep 2014 | Views [590]

Here is the link to a video poem "A Tribute to Shiva in Rishikesh." This was a very special statue. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjVvXjf8-uI I hope you enjoy it.

Video Poem link http://youtu.be/DrZlcrQ2uX8

USA | Friday, 20 Dec 2013 | Views [783]

I've written a poem that is illustrated by some of the photos from the journey and is accompanied by the Württemberg Chamber Orchestra's rendition of Mozart's "Concerto for Flute, Harp and Orchestra in C Major." The link is at http://youtu.... Read more >

Photos: Back in the USA: The Wasatch Mts. and Salt Lake City

USA | Tuesday, 10 Dec 2013 | Photo Gallery

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Ending a journey

USA | Tuesday, 10 Dec 2013 | Views [647]

Ending a Journey While life may be one continuous journey, travel journeys do eventually come to an end. My fabulous xEurasia Odyssey has come to a close; I am writing these words while looking out at the freshly snow-covered mountains ... Read more >

Bits from London Newspaper articles

UNITED KINGDOM | Friday, 29 Nov 2013 | Views [608]

Bits from Nov. 27th “The Independent” English Newspaper Articles On the plane they provide free newspapers. It is difficult to read "The Time" in the seats in the economy section, so I chose "The Independent" as the paper is ... Read more >

Paris in November

FRANCE | Friday, 29 Nov 2013 | Views [648]

Strolling through Parisian Streets Paris in November is as magical as it is in the spring, although it is a different kind of magic. The multi-hued leaves falling in the wind along the banks of the Seine set off by light grey skies that ... Read more >

Photos: Paris in November

FRANCE | Friday, 29 Nov 2013 | Photo Gallery

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Photos: London

UNITED KINGDOM | Wednesday, 27 Nov 2013 | Photo Gallery

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London

UNITED KINGDOM | Wednesday, 27 Nov 2013 | Views [525]

London London is simply a fabulous city. I’ve been here a few times, but never long enough to get to know the ins, outs and history of even one of the districts. There is so much here to see and do, and blessings upon ... Read more >

Recent Mumbai Newspaper articles

INDIA | Sunday, 24 Nov 2013 | Views [2183]

I find it fascinating to read the local news sections of the papers in places I am visiting. The articles often portray the values and challenges of the people at that moment in time. I chose just a couple of articles to share with you from ... Read more >

Elephanta Island caves and a bit of Mumbai

INDIA | Wednesday, 20 Nov 2013 | Views [2160]

Elephanta Island Caves & Mumbai Arrived in Mumbai yesterday evening just in time to experience rush hour traffic. The trip into town, that I’m guessing should take about 45 minutes, took well over two hours. LA traffic ... Read more >

Photos: Elephanta Island Caves and a bit of Mumbai

INDIA | Wednesday, 20 Nov 2013 | Photo Gallery

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Aurangabad and Ajanta Experiences

INDIA | Tuesday, 19 Nov 2013 | Views [939]

Aurangabad and Ajanta Caves Experiences: I arrived in Aurangabad after a delayed flight from Goa to Mumbai and a mad dash through the Mumbai airport to get to the connecting flight. I made it, but just in time. The airport in Mumbai ... Read more >

Ellora Caves

INDIA | Tuesday, 19 Nov 2013 | Views [1129]

Ellora Caves The Ellora Cave complex is closer to Aurangabad than the Ajanta complex. The drive past the huge 12 th C Deccan fortress of Daulatabad, many Paithani silk weaving and embroidery workshops and Khuldabad, the tomb of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, ... Read more >

Ajanta Caves

INDIA | Tuesday, 19 Nov 2013 | Views [1773]

Ajanta Caves: The Ajanta Caves contain two kinds of Buddhist art, chaityas/places of worship and viharas/monasteries and were constructed in two major time periods. The first about the 2 nd C BCE and the latter in the 5 th -6 th C CE. After ... Read more >