Life on a House Boat
Life on a House Boat SLOW. 9:00am: Rise & Shine. Awe at the morning dew on the mountains and lake. Laugh at the mamma duck running away from her ducklings. Read for 20 minutes. 9:30am: Eat eggs & toast. Your choice of jam, butter, or honey. Drink tea and read more. 10:00am: Shower & lay … Continue reading
Photo Friday: Sanctury of Sikhism
The Golden Temple in Amritsar, also known as the Harmandir Sahib, is Sikhism’s most holy temple. It is a truly awesome sight to behold, the gold gleaming in the sunlight above & reflecting in the lake’s holy water below. There is a sense of calm around the complex & the atmosphere is one of awe as Sikhs come in huge … Continue reading
Commonwealth Catastrophe?!?… Construction Continues in Delhi
On October 3rd Delhi will host one of the largest events of the sporting calender, the Commonwealth Games. With days left to go, I think it’s fair to say THEY’RE IN TROUBLE! The city of Delhi is a gigantic building site. Construction is EVERYWHERE!! Hotels, roads, train stations, airports, metro lines, parks, stadiums… you name it, … Continue reading
Photo Friday: Craftwork in Kashmir
Kashmir is known for its handicraft. One afternoon we got the opportunity to watch a young girl weaving a Kashmiri carpet. The carpet in the picture will take at least 9 months to complete, working relentless 7-8 hour days. Each knot is strategically strung to create the infamous patterns sought after by so many.
A Peak Inside A New Delhi Emergency Room
Day 2 of our “Incredible India” trip found us waiting around in the big buzzing capital city’s ER. Definitely not a place either of us had checked off on our sites to see. It all started with a sneaky beer, a little bit of rain, slippery flip-flops, marble stairs, a Sikh temple, and Rhys Farrow. … Continue reading