The bus station, and one very tall man in the background

The Yoga Ashram in India

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February 15th 2009
We arrived by bus to Trivandrum after a hellish day of trying to actually board one. In India, there are usually 2 types of buses. One is air conditioned, assigned seating, and comfortable and clean. These buses are usually very expensive, and not a great option for those on a budget. The other type of bus is an old, beat up, dirty, and utterly chaotic local bus. These buses have no assigned seati ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more