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So we knew the irish fella had to leave at some point….but the last couple of days we managed to eek out more stuff for him to do around town…..after of course, making sure he had good gifts to bring home to the family and making time to watch the all important world cup games…
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It was fantastic to get back in car after a wet and bumpy ride down the mountain in the Tonka truck. Because we were traveling home during daylight without much rain, the journey was much faster – so fast in fact that we were able to take an hour break in Sriangapatha to explore the…
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Varuna Aqueduct Outside Mysore As an introduction to this wet, very windy tale, I should mention that a trifecta of experts (the hotel owner's wife, our driver and another expat traveler) had stated that from our house to the organic, self sustaining farm where we were spending the weekend was a 6 hr drive….which sounded…
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India, and particularly south India, is a relatively conservative culture. Sure there is the film industry and while there are may be a ton of belly bearing women in saris the most risque it gets is longing looks….mind you no one kisses. And the men, well, ever since SRK buffed up for Om Shanti…
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So I took the Irish Fella to a few places around town. We had a gas time – even got to see a very pregnant Rhesus monkey on the roof of an art museum. Only in India folks….here are some sights from our day. From in front of the government buildings: Almost As Tall As…
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I saw this brother and sister on their way home from school…. So Sweet
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and is enjoying his first taste of south India…. Coconut Water
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That is how many sharks are killed by HUMANS. This practice takes place anywhere there is a coast line and is seriously harming the ecological balance in the ocean. What can you do? – Don't buy products (or soup) that are made with shark or their fins – Walk out of restaurants that serve…
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I Finally Figured Out KL's Metro So I have been to a lot of museums in a lot of countries. They are by far (apart from food) my favorite way to get to know a place and a culture. I always learn so much – from what is on display, analyzing collections to find connections,…
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The Buddhist and Taoist temples and surrounding streets/alleys provided good photographic opportunities…by far the temples were my favorite places to visit and provided a bit of respite from the alternating heat and rain. Rambutan Fruits Temple Interior Red Smoky Light Offering Packets Incense Spirals One Of The Reasons I Am Vegetarian KL Side Street
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