Israeli Ruins and Indian Dancers in Jew Town

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January 9th 2008

Published: February 8th 2008

The Long Drive to Israel Right after the four-thousandth bikini clad goddess obliviously walked past us that day Paul and I decided that the time had come to leave the sunny shores of Goa. Somehow an entire week had disappeared on Palolem beach (I dare not guess the reason) in which we had seen very little, done very few things, been almost no places, and had learnt absolutely nothing. Sure, we�... Read Full Entry

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Matthew Lee

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Finished uni? Too lazy to get a job? Got a passion to see the world? Why not run away and try to cross the world from Bangkok to London without flying! Starting on January 11, 2007 I set out to do just that with my mate Jeff. Bangkok, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, a six month sojourn in China, Mongolia, Nepal and India have happened already. Who knows where this new year will find me. See the World.... full info

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Carved Pillar in a Temple

Indian Family Exploring Their Past

Part of a Temple

Through the Door and Down the Street

A Well Preserved Wall

Another Ruin

The Writing Is On The Wall

Don't say you weren't warned.

Rocks and Ruins

Entrance Gate

I love the brickwork that was used to intricate the gateways.

Carved Pillars

The Underground Temple

This temple was built into a hillside.

More Carvings

Carved Inscription Which Was Never Finished

Matty Fixing a Camera

A group of students came running up to us and wanted to shake our hands in front of one temple. One pair was holding an old film camera and were having troubles with it so they asked me to try and fix it for them.

Inside the Zenana Enclouser

This building is renowned for its mix of styles.

Rose Corridor

Elephant Stables

The royal elephants were kept inside this building.

Another View of the Stables

Boys

These boys asked Paul to take their photo.

Yet Another Grandiose Entrance

Chariot

This carving sits in the courtyard of the most famous temple in the Hampi area. Apparently the wheels used to be able to turn!

14th February 2008

PedroElPedro
Paul Rubin

The Tipi Experience
You forgot to mention the other bizzare aspect of the Hampi Tipi experience, the fact that the locals there were playing didgeridoos! What a night indeed . . .

10th May 2010

PN Subramanian
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It was really a treat to go through. I still cherish the memories of a visit to the Jews Street at Cochin.

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