Trip: Asian Pilgrimages
There are [45] stories from my trip: Asian Pilgrimages
NEPAL | Monday, 26 Dec 2022 | Views [108]
Here are the links to two videos from my October 2022 trek to Tengboche and then a helicopter flightfrom Tengboche to Kala Patar and back to Everest View Lodge. The heli video is intended for friends to at least virtually go on the ride with me ... Read more >
Tags: helicopter ride, trek
INDIA | Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 | Views [108]
Temples & Beach: Thiruvananthapuram & Kovalam
I had a hotel booked on the beach in Kovalam for the last couple of nights and the drive went through Thiruvananthapuram, so I stopped at a couple of the temples before heading further south.... Read more >
Tags: beaches, reflections, temples
INDIA | Sunday, 11 Dec 2022 | Views [124]
Kerala
Kerala has long held a certain fascination for me. The combination of saltwater sea, freshwater Backwaters, Western Ghats, and lush rainforests evoked a mystical magical world in my imagination, and I thought it would be a fitting place ... Read more >
Tags: historical sites, lake cruises, nature
INDIA | Friday, 9 Dec 2022 | Photo Gallery
city, Hindu temples
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INDIA | Friday, 9 Dec 2022 | Photo Gallery
city, history, houseboat, nature
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PHILIPPINES | Friday, 2 Dec 2022 | Views [143]
Manila, Puerto Galera and Beyond
I flew to Manila from Bangkok as I wanted to get to the National Museum of the Philippines to see what they had that might relate to my work on Goddess Studies. The National Museum of Archeology is in Rizal ... Read more >
Tags: beaches, islands, snorkeling
PHILIPPINES | Friday, 2 Dec 2022 | Photo Gallery
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THAILAND | Friday, 2 Dec 2022 | Views [115]
Krabi
I hadn’t intended to post anything about my time in Krabi as that portion of this trip was a gift from my daughter and son-in-law, but the experience there was too good to stay silent about. My family met me in Thailand to celebrate ... Read more >
Tags: beaches, islands, snorkeling
PHILIPPINES | Sunday, 27 Nov 2022 | Photo Gallery
city
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THAILAND | Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022 | Photo Gallery
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THAILAND | Thursday, 17 Nov 2022 | Photo Gallery
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THAILAND | Sunday, 13 Nov 2022 | Views [118]
Sukhothai
Sukhothai is considered the first capital of Thailand; it was established in 1238 by Si Inthrathit, who united many of the local tribes. The city’s name means “Dawn of Happiness,” and this is also the name of the entrance ... Read more >
Tags: ancient ways, archeological ruins, buddhism/tantricism
THAILAND | Sunday, 13 Nov 2022 | Photo Gallery
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BANGLADESH | Monday, 7 Nov 2022 | Views [204]
Sonargaon
After the Central Bangladesh tour mostly north and west of Dhaka, I decided to take a day trip to Sonargaon, 30 miles SE of the capital. We left at 7:30 to avoid some of the traffic. The fog in the city was so dense that the sky wasn’... Read more >
Tags: hindu temples, history, museums, river boat trip
BANGLADESH | Monday, 7 Nov 2022 | Views [149]
Central Bangladesh – Full of Contrasts
I wasn’t sure what to expect on my tour to visit ancient Hindu and Buddhist sites through Central Bangladesh. As I made my way around, I was struck by the contrasting images confronting me. ... Read more >
Tags: buddhist viharas, cities, hindu temples, history, medieval towns, museums
BANGLADESH | Sunday, 6 Nov 2022 | Photo Gallery
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BANGLADESH | Saturday, 5 Nov 2022 | Photo Gallery
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BANGLADESH | Wednesday, 2 Nov 2022 | Views [103]
Dhaka
I had wanted to come to Bangladesh for a couple of reasons: firstly, I know nothing about the country as a country, and secondly, there are a number of ancient Hindu and Buddhist sacred sites in this predominantly Muslim country, and I wanted ... Read more >
Tags: city, museum, temples, traffic
BANGLADESH | Wednesday, 2 Nov 2022 | Photo Gallery
metropolis
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NEPAL | Friday, 28 Oct 2022 | Views [133]
Beginning of the Trek to Tengboche Monastery
Tengboche is perhaps the most important monastery in the Solo Khumbu region. The lama at the monastery has traditionally been the person to bless those who attempt to climb the sacred mountain Sagarmatha, ... Read more >
Tags: trekking
NEPAL | Friday, 28 Oct 2022 | Views [99]
Day 2 Monjo to Namche Bazar and Everest Museum
We left Monjo at 7am before the German group that also stayed at the guesthouse. They were a friendly group of ca. 15 hikers, who looked to be around 50 years old. They appeared to be ... Read more >
Tags: trekking
NEPAL | Friday, 28 Oct 2022 | Views [102]
Helicopter Flight from Tengboche to Kala Pathar and Everest View Hotel
As Tengboche was the last place on the EBC trail that had hot water, and I’m partial to a shower after a hike, I decided to treat myself to a helicopter flight ... Read more >
Tags: helicopter over the himalayas, trekking
NEPAL | Thursday, 27 Oct 2022 | Views [145]
Trek to Tengboche Monastery
Have been trying for days to upload the first two days of this blog, but the system doesn't accept it. I haven't a clue why. Please just see the photos.
Trek to Tengboche Days 3-... Read more >
Tags: trekking
BHUTAN | Thursday, 27 Oct 2022 | Views [170]
Bhutan Impressions
I had wanted to get to Bhutan for a very long time, but the daily government fee of US$250 was always too expensive. I had decided that I was going to nonetheless do a 10-day trip once the country reopened after ... Read more >
Tags: buddhism, museums, sacred sites
BHUTAN | Thursday, 27 Oct 2022 | Photo Gallery
temples and hike
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NEPAL | Thursday, 27 Oct 2022 | Views [136]
Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Buddha
As the Buddha was having his last conversation with his long-time companion and cousin, Ananda, he mentioned that there were four places that pilgrims should go and if they did, they would be more ... Read more >
Tags: buddhism, sacred site
NEPAL | Thursday, 27 Oct 2022 | Views [138]
Manakamana
When I was in Nepal for the first time in 2000, my colleague, Jeet Joshee, and I were leading a group of students from the University of Connecticut on a three-week study abroad program. Jeet’s brother in Kathmandu had put the ... Read more >
Tags: hindu temple
NEPAL | Monday, 24 Oct 2022 | Photo Gallery
religious sites
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NEPAL | Monday, 24 Oct 2022 | Photo Gallery
Hindu Temple
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NEPAL | Monday, 24 Oct 2022 | Photo Gallery
From Namche Bazar to Tengboche
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