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September 23rd 2008
Published: October 3rd 2008
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tea pickin' ladies of Darjeeling
We spent a few damp days in Darjeeling. It was the tail end of the monsoon season--damp beds and damp clothes, nothing ever dries completely! But we did enjoy the relatively cool temperature.

The people of Darjeeling were wonderfully friendly. The landscape and the feel of the place is distinctly different from the rest of India. Most of the locals speak Nepaliese and want the greater Darjeeling region to become a separate state from West Bengal called Ghorkaland. There are also strong Tibetan influences at the restaurants and monastaries.

Enjoying the food and the tea plantations, we explored the area by foot. We even got some clear skies and mountain views of Khangchendzonga, India's highest peak.

Having a blast. Hope all is well.


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Only memorable scene of Kolkata, the Victoria Memorial. And what does any stately building and central city park need? Why, goats of course...not to mention the cows.


6th October 2008

envious
If only I could magically transport myself to be there with you both! GREAT shots- there seems to be a problem with the blog though- some of them are very small when viewed in "slide show" mode...much to my dismay!! Wish I was there with you, have fun for all of us! (Easily done I'm sure)... xoxo
14th October 2008

a world away
WOW, definately dramatic photos...ones you could print and frame fo sho!!! I envy your adventures, but don't envy your wet sheets and clothes :P get enough of that here :P election day here....gotta go vote! business is good! my plan is to be AREA manager by the time you return (already made district last month). business is booming! PLUS I have 2 more business builders.. Haven't heard from Monica. Tina says HI, I'm sending her a link to your blog, she'll love to check it out! stay healthy! stay safe! keep taking photos! when are you 2 heading west?
15th October 2008

Wanna be traveler!
You two look like your having too much fun! We had a great time on the sand pile thanksgiving. We had Turkey! did you have goat??
29th October 2008

take a deep breath
Oh my gawd!!!!I am blown away .....Everest ! No altitude sickness...yes! Too cold for me .Love the text and the photos are fabulous .I keep pouring over the photos,looking at the faces ( I love that ).The photo titled Laura stars in epic mountain shot, is stunning !Thank you for sharing ....I love your sharing ....it's exciting !Makes me burn with desire to travel !
1st November 2008

we do miss the sandpile (more than you might imagine) and, no, no turkey, however, we did connect with an amazing steak dinner before leaving Kathmandu! can't wait to see you and the pile next summer. you will be there, right?
25th March 2010

a Project
I am doing a project and my friend desided to do India and after starting my project I have wanted to do a lot about India. Some of my friends don't even relize there is a totally nother side of the world. I would LOVE to vist all the wonderful places around the world! But Theanks for the pics and info.

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