“This! Baby elephant!” our guide said as he leaned over a particular pile of poop. He leaned closer, and then smiled up at us, “Not too far away.” My husband’s daughter looked incredibly hopeful. We had been following elephant … Continue reading
We saw another waterfall on our way to Kerala. I forgot to get the name! This one is a pilgrimage site, and therefore filled with people. Vendors line the water in canopied huts piled with fresh fruits and vegetables and … Continue reading
We jumped in the jeep wrangler. It was a two-seat jeep but there was a metal bench on each side of the rear and also a ramp that could be pulled down hanging off the back. We started off down … Continue reading
Aurobindo, a famous Indian philosopher, moved to the former French territory of Pondicherry in 1910. Aurobindo spoke of people coming together above politics and nationalities, of transcending the ways of the past. A few years later Mirra Alfassa journeyed to … Continue reading
On our arrival at Hogenakkal Falls, we came to a booth next to a small rope bridge. The bridge spanned a gorgeous river which had cut its way through a large ravine over a long patient span of time. As … Continue reading
In Mysore, after forgoing a trip to the elephant park because of the long drive and cost (a note: the elephant park isn’t that expensive- we were in India for so long & therefore kept a tight budget) we chose … Continue reading
3 Months In India 