mahadev's Guestbook

15th January 2024

Very Informative
Wow, this article on Odissi dance is truly fascinating! I've always been intrigued by traditional dance forms, and Odissi seems to be a captivating blend of grace, storytelling, and intricate movements. The way you've explained its origins and evolution sheds light on the rich cultural heritage of India. https://pracheetiodissi.com/

From Blog: Why I love India # 11: Odissi Dance

12th October 2023

Anne
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Old Age
Paul, when you reach 86 it's time to question how you've lived so long. Thanks for the blog.

From Blog: The Best Exotic Rewalsar Hotel

9th October 2023

Ross Williams
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Thanks Paul
sitting in a Budapest ED for the second night running trying to get ahead of a recurring erysipelas infection, i fully empathise with your reflections on aging and travel so exquisitely expressed - equanimity and impermanence sit lightly on life and may we be in the moment to the full… thanks again - ross

From Blog: The Best Exotic Rewalsar Hotel

8th October 2023

Paul
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Reflection on ageing
70 years do not seem very old in the grand scheme. Grateful to have been a grain of sand on this beach. The ocean deposited this grain here and it shall take it back one day not too far off. Nothing morbid, but the main event 👍🙏

From Blog: The Best Exotic Rewalsar Hotel

7th October 2023

Marguerite
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Four Old Blokes - still having adventures!!!
We may be old, but we still know how to have an adventure.

From Blog: The Best Exotic Rewalsar Hotel

7th October 2023

Lynne Renew
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Thank you, Paul
Contextualised amidst your Beat Exotic Rewlasar Hotels adventures, as an Oldie myself, I am moved by your perspectives on aging, Paul.

From Blog: The Best Exotic Rewalsar Hotel

6th March 2023

Aaron
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Crossing on foot?
Great post! Couldn't find anything recent about the Banbasa border except for this. Seems like it should be possible to cross into Nepal from Banbasa by foot? And any idea if they'll let me walk through bardiya national park? Planning to walk across Nepal in April. Thanks :)

From Blog: Borderline Logic in the Time of Covid

2nd April 2023

mahadev
Paul Joseph Drielsma

Crossing by foot
Hi Aaron. Well in December when I rode across at Banbasa, it was certainly OK to cross by foot too. I met Tanaka (the Japanese guy mentioned in the blog) who had just done so. I doubt that will ever NOT be the case (pending another pandemic lockdown of course)... so go for it. As for walking in the National Park... is that the one I got escorted through because of the tigers? If so, then I think there might be limitations for you to just walk through there alone... in case you got eaten (they would not like that to happen on their watch :) ) . Good luck.

From Blog: Borderline Logic in the Time of Covid

3rd February 2023

Jeannette
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Fascinating
Thanks Paul for a great description of such a high-energy day complete with its downs! Great to read your travel blog

From Blog: Patang Passion.... Flying High

2nd April 2023

mahadev
Paul Joseph Drielsma

oops
I meant India 'phile' of course.... Hm.... interesting is my brain .. very entertaining how that works and doesn't always work so well..... :)

From Blog: Patang Passion.... Flying High

2nd April 2023

mahadev
Paul Joseph Drielsma

Patang and soaring above...
Hi Jeanette. Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the blog. Are you an India phobe also? _()_

From Blog: Patang Passion.... Flying High

21st January 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Tradition my not be peaceful
I would love to see all the kites. I hadn't considered all the down stream negatives for the animals. I would not enjoy the noise pollution.

From Blog: Patang Passion.... Flying High

21st January 2023

mahadev
Paul Joseph Drielsma

mixed bag
Yes... the good the bad and the ugly in many things... specially in India I think

From Blog: Patang Passion.... Flying High

17th January 2023

Marguerite
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Flying High
I always knew that kite flying required some skill but who would have thought it was so dangerous :)!!! So much fun.............thank you for this wonderful depiction.

From Blog: Patang Passion.... Flying High

17th January 2023

Anne Gilmour
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Antiquity Buff
We enjoy your snippets of Indian culture and history Paul. All helps us to understand what a remarkable place India is.

From Blog: Patang Passion.... Flying High

15th January 2023

Warwick
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Eye opener
Paul, A belated thanks for your New Years wishes. All I could imagine while reading this were the travails of Charley Brown and his kite flying disasters. A reference you might not recall though. But the difference as I recall was his blunders happened alone…no fighting with others with nasty string. I hope things are good for you over there.

From Blog: Patang Passion.... Flying High

16th January 2023

mahadev
Paul Joseph Drielsma

Charlie Brown
Yes I remember all that.. but had forgotten ... thanks. I just added a few extra bits to the blog about Babu... to add a personal touch. Yes I am OK... there are moments of course when I ask myself "what the F&^K am I doing here?" but then again, that is not an unusual question that pops up in Wamberal too :) All about the flow and embracing where one is. Mostly though it's pretty special here.

From Blog: Patang Passion.... Flying High

15th January 2023

Ya gotta be in it to cut it... and I got cut real fast

Hatty Lloyd
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And why no one thinks to wear gloves is anyone's guess ;-)

From Blog: Patang Passion.... Flying High

16th January 2023

mahadev
Paul Joseph Drielsma

gloves?
That would take from the sensitivity needed I think... would need to be pretty special gloves... possible but expensive. So I have now added a few extra bits to the blog about Babu should you care to re-read .... or not. x

From Blog: Patang Passion.... Flying High

9th January 2023

elegant
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blog
your blog is very impressive and easy to readable and thanks for sharing this blog. ELEGANT

From Blog: In the Defence of the Ordinary

16th January 2023

mahadev
Paul Joseph Drielsma

easy to read...
that is good feedback.. thanks so much.

From Blog: In the Defence of the Ordinary

7th January 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Privileged Position
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Yes, indeed some are content at home and created their good life ... and others wander. Both decisions are good as long as you are doing the one that is right for you.

From Blog: In the Defence of the Ordinary