Published: May 29th 2006May 28th 2006
the corner store
This is what the corner store in Raiwala looks like.
My visit caused a big stir. I felt like a celebrity. People kept coming by to say hello and ask me "which country?" and "married?" Some also wanted to tell me about or show me something of interest in the village, such as the girl who brought out the tiny kittens or the family that showed me their bull.
I just wish I spoke Hindi. You can only get so far with smiling, pointing and waving! Nevetheless, there is so much in human communication that is universal. They were interested in me, and I was interested in them, and that was very clear. And the warmth everyone exuded was incredible. I had an amazing time.
They say that India is lived in the villages. To this day, more than 70% of India's one billion people still live in small, rustic villages, where they pump water from a well, tend to animals, farm (largely by hand) -- and generally continue
as you can see, the children ...
... were running towards me, to have their picture taken.
I would like to learn some Hindi before I return to India, and spend more time in rural India. Actually, I have a long list of things I want to do and places I want to visit when I return ... But that's another topic ...
Enjoy these pictures! They are among my favourite pics I have taken on this trip.
It is now only three days until I leave, so I will probably post only one more blog entry while in India.
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this very warm woman ...
.. runs the video shop. I sat with her behind the counter as person after person came by to say hello.
a house in the village
Animals, perhaps especially cows, live very closely with the people in Raiwala.
another shop owner who invited me ..
.. to sit and have a cold drink with him
the girl on the left ...
... brought out four new-born kittens for me to see (the mother cat wasn't pleased, though ...)
more children who wanted ...
... their picture taken
Comments
Date: 29th May 2006
good reading
ive really enjoyed your travels .so envious.will miss them when you leave india
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good reading
ive really enjoyed your travels .so envious.will miss them when you leave india
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 29th May 2006
"human communication" - good ending to this chapter of your trip. Safe trip to Toronto!
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"human communication" - good ending to this chapter of your trip. Safe trip to Toronto!
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 31st May 2006
What a great end to your trip! I will miss reading these blogs in the morning, but it will be good to see you when you get back. Be sure to drop by the "hood" for a tea on the front porch.
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What a great end to your trip! I will miss reading these blogs in the morning, but it will be good to see you when you get back. Be sure to drop by the "hood" for a tea on the front porch.
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 11th January 2008
India->Uttrakhand(Uttranchal)->Dehradoon->Raiwala
Feels nice to see my own village here. I know every person in your photos.
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India->Uttrakhand(Uttranchal)->Dehradoon->Raiwala
Feels nice to see my own village here. I know every person in your photos.
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 17th January 2008
Thank you
Thank you for the comment. I think you are very lucky -- I love Raiwala village and the incredibly warm and friendly people there. I never wanted to leave!
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Thank you
Thank you for the comment. I think you are very lucky -- I love Raiwala village and the incredibly warm and friendly people there. I never wanted to leave!
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 13th September 2008
I am a permanent resident of Raiwala village who is working as a teacher in Raiwala....It was fun to seemy own village photographs on net and especially seeing the village by your eyes is a wonderful experience...........thankyou so much for your precious words
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I am a permanent resident of Raiwala village who is working as a teacher in Raiwala....It was fun to seemy own village photographs on net and especially seeing the village by your eyes is a wonderful experience...........thankyou so much for your precious words
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 5th February 2009
village of dreams
It was really great to see my villages pics on net . these r so beautiful that i dont have words to express..... When u r next planning to visit the heaven on earth (raiwala village)
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village of dreams
It was really great to see my villages pics on net . these r so beautiful that i dont have words to express..... When u r next planning to visit the heaven on earth (raiwala village)
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 10th April 2009
Dream Villege Raiwala
Thanks lovely lady 4 visiting YOGA Vill Raiwala. I m glad to see my vill on world map. May the Almighty again force u 2 visit Raiwala.
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Dream Villege Raiwala
Thanks lovely lady 4 visiting YOGA Vill Raiwala. I m glad to see my vill on world map. May the Almighty again force u 2 visit Raiwala.
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 1st July 2009
who r u
bhai ho kon jo raiwala ke bare me itna type kar raha hai jo,,,,,,,,,,,.........
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who r u
bhai ho kon jo raiwala ke bare me itna type kar raha hai jo,,,,,,,,,,,.........
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 12th August 2009
love
i like my pleace. and i miss too.i miss my freinds my childwood.when im baby.but now im in d jorden.love u miss u.
From Blog: Raiwala Village
love
i like my pleace. and i miss too.i miss my freinds my childwood.when im baby.but now im in d jorden.love u miss u.
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 26th October 2009
Welcome to India
I am really proud of my country and it is nice to known that you had a good time there. But if you face any inconvenienace or any thing wrong or disrespectful, Please dont' blame the whole country. Because in last few dacade, People of India have become little rude. My foreign women have been raped or assaulted in some way. So, Be careful my dear. India has a saying "Atithi devo Bhava" in Hindu Culture that mean A guest is Like God - God may visit you as a guest. Welcome you.....
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Welcome to India
I am really proud of my country and it is nice to known that you had a good time there. But if you face any inconvenienace or any thing wrong or disrespectful, Please dont' blame the whole country. Because in last few dacade, People of India have become little rude. My foreign women have been raped or assaulted in some way. So, Be careful my dear. India has a saying "Atithi devo Bhava" in Hindu Culture that mean A guest is Like God - God may visit you as a guest. Welcome you.....
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 28th February 2010
nice
this village is nice but many people is unemployment.so ,raiwala near gand gaon......................
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nice
this village is nice but many people is unemployment.so ,raiwala near gand gaon......................
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 21st March 2010
I hv seen these pics first time 3-4 years back... but still I enjoy... and happy to c the comments from known ppls like. Nitin Negi.. Upasna Rayal, Pushkar.............. Thanks Mariellen . your most welcome in Raiwala..
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I hv seen these pics first time 3-4 years back... but still I enjoy... and happy to c the comments from known ppls like. Nitin Negi.. Upasna Rayal, Pushkar.............. Thanks Mariellen . your most welcome in Raiwala..
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 29th March 2010
hello to great and great leady to visit my beautiful small village.i m realy very surprise to see my village and comment in net.i am belong to raiwala village i study in school there but last 25 years i am out of my village and country .now i am in london and in see the pictures in the net i mvery very happy and i gone back to my child and school life ,if u have next trip to my lovely villege you can contect to me by email jprawat2005@hotmail.com i can share u my village information
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hello to great and great leady to visit my beautiful small village.i m realy very surprise to see my village and comment in net.i am belong to raiwala village i study in school there but last 25 years i am out of my village and country .now i am in london and in see the pictures in the net i mvery very happy and i gone back to my child and school life ,if u have next trip to my lovely villege you can contect to me by email jprawat2005@hotmail.com i can share u my village information
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 26th April 2010
raiwala is very good palace i like verymuch beacause i am also from raiwala
raiwala is very good palace i like verymuch beacause i am also from raiwala
From Blog: Raiwala Village
raiwala is very good palace i like verymuch beacause i am also from raiwala
raiwala is very good palace i like verymuch beacause i am also from raiwala
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 3rd May 2010
Good colection with attachment... please add more.. iof need help mail me
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Good colection with attachment... please add more.. iof need help mail me
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 11th May 2010
Thanks
Its a great feeling to watch.its all cause of u
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Thanks
Its a great feeling to watch.its all cause of u
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 30th May 2010
my pleasure
it's good to see my own beautifull village from your beautifull eyes.
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my pleasure
it's good to see my own beautifull village from your beautifull eyes.
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 23rd July 2010
MY LOVE UTTRAKHAND
Hi, My Friends and all... Uttrakhand is a very Beautiful state..I like here of farmer lands, hills, river, falls, temples..and very Appreciate here peoples....... OK. Bye ..Jai Uttrakhand, Jai Bharat........Jai Ho.............
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MY LOVE UTTRAKHAND
Hi, My Friends and all... Uttrakhand is a very Beautiful state..I like here of farmer lands, hills, river, falls, temples..and very Appreciate here peoples....... OK. Bye ..Jai Uttrakhand, Jai Bharat........Jai Ho.............
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 9th August 2010
LOVE UTTARAKHAND
MY FRIEND AND ALL SUNDAR VILL+ PO - SURNA BINTA ALMORA
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LOVE UTTARAKHAND
MY FRIEND AND ALL SUNDAR VILL+ PO - SURNA BINTA ALMORA
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 11th October 2010
heaven on earth
I am basicaly belong from Raiwala.a lot of thanks to Lemonindi Mariellen word for published my home town in the map of world.and also thank ful those ppls who comment possitivly this site.
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heaven on earth
I am basicaly belong from Raiwala.a lot of thanks to Lemonindi Mariellen word for published my home town in the map of world.and also thank ful those ppls who comment possitivly this site.
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 19th November 2010
iam from the same village and i know each and everyone in these pics ...........................
From Blog: Raiwala Village
iam from the same village and i know each and everyone in these pics ...........................
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 19th November 2010
iam from the same village and i know each and everyone in these pics ...........................
From Blog: Raiwala Village
iam from the same village and i know each and everyone in these pics ...........................
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 4th March 2011
its wonderful vilalge
its my born place and i love raiwala village
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its wonderful vilalge
its my born place and i love raiwala village
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Date: 9th April 2011
incredible raiwala
i am very happy to see the pics of my beautiful village i love raiwala very much thank you everyone who's loved raiwala
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incredible raiwala
i am very happy to see the pics of my beautiful village i love raiwala very much thank you everyone who's loved raiwala
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 27th April 2011
Need Raiwala info
I spent several months in 1994 in India, two weeks of which was in Raiwala, with a local family who invited me to live at their farm. I am returning June 1st, and I would like to look them up. Unfortunately all I remember now is my friend's first name, Giri, and his brother Newton, who was getting married while I was there, and probably still lives at the family farm near the river where I stayed. As you know, Raiwala is a small town, and I am sure many of the people who wrote you who come from there would know who Giri and Newton are. I spent two months with Giri, starting in his guest house in Varanasi, the Shree Murty, and went on the KHUMB at Allahabad with him, and then on to Haradwar, Rishikesh and finally to his home in Raiwala. Anything you can do to help connect me with anyone from Raiwala who might be able to help me get in touch with Giri would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! I loved it there, and am glad to hear of our common experience. (and that it evidently has not changed much) Hank
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Need Raiwala info
I spent several months in 1994 in India, two weeks of which was in Raiwala, with a local family who invited me to live at their farm. I am returning June 1st, and I would like to look them up. Unfortunately all I remember now is my friend's first name, Giri, and his brother Newton, who was getting married while I was there, and probably still lives at the family farm near the river where I stayed. As you know, Raiwala is a small town, and I am sure many of the people who wrote you who come from there would know who Giri and Newton are. I spent two months with Giri, starting in his guest house in Varanasi, the Shree Murty, and went on the KHUMB at Allahabad with him, and then on to Haradwar, Rishikesh and finally to his home in Raiwala. Anything you can do to help connect me with anyone from Raiwala who might be able to help me get in touch with Giri would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! I loved it there, and am glad to hear of our common experience. (and that it evidently has not changed much) Hank
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 7th May 2011
MY HOME TOWN
HI IN RAIWALA I THINK YOU CAN STAY IN AROVALLY ASHRAM .NICE PLACE ..THANKS
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MY HOME TOWN
HI IN RAIWALA I THINK YOU CAN STAY IN AROVALLY ASHRAM .NICE PLACE ..THANKS
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 15th June 2011
its not real photoes it is developed now more thn that
plz updte raiwala pics . it has change a lot
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its not real photoes it is developed now more thn that
plz updte raiwala pics . it has change a lot
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Date: 13th September 2011
Saw your pics, very nice i live in Dehradun major city near Raiwala.....
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Saw your pics, very nice i live in Dehradun major city near Raiwala.....
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 14th October 2011
people
raiwala peopel are zeal as well as help humen being
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people
raiwala peopel are zeal as well as help humen being
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 4th November 2011
raiwala
raiwala is nice village .u can sea there person is verry kind and he respact very one .raiwala village is good place to stay there u can get there frash air .cold river water and fresh vegetabls .i like to stay in raiwala .and i invite to all of u came and visit there
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raiwala
raiwala is nice village .u can sea there person is verry kind and he respact very one .raiwala village is good place to stay there u can get there frash air .cold river water and fresh vegetabls .i like to stay in raiwala .and i invite to all of u came and visit there
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 19th January 2012
nice pictures of raiwala (b.e.g. camp road) near the Ganga Ji.
From Blog: Raiwala Village
nice pictures of raiwala (b.e.g. camp road) near the Ganga Ji.
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 23rd February 2012
wow
amazed to see it lol finally some1 posted a blog about raiwala thanks to the blog creater :) :) and the pics are generous really defines raiwala though changed but traditional pics and peoples
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wow
amazed to see it lol finally some1 posted a blog about raiwala thanks to the blog creater :) :) and the pics are generous really defines raiwala though changed but traditional pics and peoples
From Blog: Raiwala Village
Date: 23rd February 2012
@ Hank Morgenstern
@Hank Morgenstern ___ i think Mr giri is still there yew can ask for em from the locale people at the aurovalley ashram road at raiwala.....
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@ Hank Morgenstern
@Hank Morgenstern ___ i think Mr giri is still there yew can ask for em from the locale people at the aurovalley ashram road at raiwala.....
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good reading!
ive really enjoyed reading your journals.ill be sad when you leave iondia.im from the uk.
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