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Happy New Year!
We spent New Year’s Eve in Saigon, Vietnam. We planned to have a quiet evening near our hotel, but the owner of the hotel convinced us we should venture into the mayhem of the city’s big celebration. We had … Continue Reading
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Changing India
For me, one of the most intriguing aspects of our experience in India was the insight we got into the country’s social strata. As we traveled around visiting Suhail’s relatives and family friends, we passed through and paused in villages, … Continue Reading
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Biryani Feast (31 Oct)
Suhail’s mom held a memorial gathering for his aunt Jeyanthi, the founder of Asirvadh Ashram, while we were visiting. For Suhail and me, the highlight of the entire event was the preparation and consumption of biryani cooked over an … Continue Reading
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Diwali (5 Nov)
New! Video added!
We headed back to New Delhi and Suhail’s cousin, Clarissa, just in time to celebrate Diwali. I knew a bit about the holiday, but did not realize how enthusiastically it is celebrated. It is one of the … Continue Reading
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A Calf We Like to Call “Lucky”
Check out this video we shot of an amazing cow we came across in India. It has drama and suspense and one very lucky cow!
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A Recipe for Indian Ginger Tea
New! Video added!
One of our favorite things about India is the delicious tea you can find everywhere. Chai wallahs can be found on just about every corner throughout the country. “Chai” is the Hindi word for tea and “wallah” … Continue Reading
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Skateboarding at the Ashram
Suhail wanted to share his love of skateboarding with the kids at the ashram. He got together a donation of old boards and parts and somehow convinced his mother to lug a 60 pound box to India with her.… Continue Reading
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Fort Cochin (20-22 Oct)
By the time we arrived in Fort Cochin, Suhail was almost back to normal and I was ready to slit my wrists if we spent another day driving! Perfect timing since there was plenty to do and loads of amazing … Continue Reading
