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Fly to Varanasi, a sacred pilgrimage city for Hindus and Buddhists, renowned for its temples and shrines. Witness the Ganga Aarti ceremony at dusk by the Ganges River. This spiritual ritual includes chanted prayers, rhythmic drumming, and lantern-bearing priests performing … Continue reading →

and even earlier start this morning well before 5 AM so we can get to see panna national Park before the sun rises A quick cup of coffee and a Jeep ride to a big bus our big bus then … Continue reading →

another very early wake up call, long travel day bus to a first class train for about three hours. Train seems to be about the Ascella class between New York and Providence, Rhode Island. about the same speed they’re all … Continue reading →

early morning start to get to the Taj before the crowds. Very early morning start. Then back for breakfast and then another Famous fort Visit Taj inside. We could go inside, but photographs are not allowed. It looks quite spectacular … Continue reading →

when I left the room this morning and stepped out, it was raining. Yes, raining here. We were told not to bring any rain clothes. It doesn’t rain this time of year. even though it’s raining, the air quality remains … Continue reading →

I zoned out this morning in the shower. The water pressure is almost but of course not too much. Perfect temperature control. Lots of space wonderful. The air quality is terrible. plan for Monday: -they brought in mirrors from Belgium … Continue reading →

Very early morning with a 6am departure. Early departure this morning. Up at 5:00 a.m. for an early flight. not much of a breakfast, cold Indian bread with some type of potato inside. Took a bite that was enough. Communication … Continue reading →

The hotel room and facilities are just fine, but certainly not a modernized hotel. People come here clearly for the setting which is spectacular. View from my window is dominated by pigeons  Slept soundly through the night, only to … Continue reading →

I spoke with Bhswani and asked him the usual question. His long, rambling answer described the American political system as having two main parties and now a “Third Way.” He seemed to imply, without explicitly stating, that India has more … Continue reading →

A light morning before joining up with A&K tour group at noon. Not many stationary stores around. This one was very helpful and sold me a new pen for ₹80. They could not find a fisher refill or another refill … Continue reading →