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April 24th 2007

Published: August 7th 2007

So I've left India...I'm sitting in an Internet Cafe in Ubud, Bali. Obviously as you can tell from all my previous blogs, not surprisingly, life is great as usual. However I do miss India. Left a small piece of my heart there as I guess you should if you spend more than three months in a country. I am going to try and recall some stories from Kolkata and Varanasi, but mostly I'll let the pictures ... Read Full Entry

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Paparazi Shot

Nice pic Mor.

Chai Anyone?

The four of us together possibly consumed more chai per day than any other group in India.

Back Alleys of Varanasi

This Chai guy loved us, don't think many tourists stopped at his chai stand. But it was their loss, he made great chai.

Puja With The Locals

These ladies were extremely excited to see their photos.

Streets of Varanasi

Like most of India, the streets are pure chaos.

Dex at Work...

Streets of Varanasi

Dex let me use his SLR and I got to have fun for an hour before the battery died.

Walking Towards the Main Ghat

While I was Having Fun

Another shot during my hour with the camera. Funny thing is the owner of the juice stand stopped me from taking anymore pics.

Alleys of Varanasi...

Just Like This Shot

Our Favorite Chai Stand...

This Bengali Chai Stand made the best sup of Chai in all of India. I was having 6-10 a day, 2 rupees a cup that's less tan a nickel. Plus the Bengali curd for breakfast was stunning.

Walking the Ghats

For some strange reason this picture reminds me of threes company.

Me and Dex

I'm looking a bit on the scruffy side...

Varanasi Skyline

Looking up the river towards sunset.

Varanasi Skyline

Looking down river

Devil Monkey

This Red Face Macaque had a go at me at this roof top restaurant. He was pissed off I got too close to him for a photo.

Sunset Over Varanasi

24th April 2007

aunt ellen
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you are looking great!! happy and healthy..loving your blogs as you travel over the world..stay well..

27th April 2007

Kate
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Sounds like you continue to have THE most amazing time Alan! Enjoy Bali buddy. Take care xx

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