Stories from South India Chapter One


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May 6th 2006
Published: May 10th 2006
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India has happened to us. Nearly two months and no blog. We're long over due, and the longer we wait, the more things happen and the more we feel we don't know where to begin. We're pretty sure we're in India. But it's not entirely impossible that we're still on the island of Ko Lanta, having a really surreal dream. Henna tatooed hands. Two sets of toe rings. Armfulls of bangles. Jasmine flowers. ... Read Full Entry



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My New Buddy at the Mysore Vegetable MarketMy New Buddy at the Mysore Vegetable Market
My New Buddy at the Mysore Vegetable Market

We got up super early to watch the unloading and set up of the market.
Balancing ActBalancing Act
Balancing Act

Flower delivery at Mysore market.
Garlands for Sale...Garlands for Sale...
Garlands for Sale...

Get your nice fresh Garlands here
Tikka PowderTikka Powder
Tikka Powder

Used by many to draw auspicious signs infront of stores and homes for good luck and protection
Indiana Jones and the Temple of DoomIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Workers heating the petroleum paint to dye mats.
Making FriendsMaking Friends
Making Friends

Young girls in Pauline's village were so excited to meet Amanda
Hey, Take my PictureHey, Take my Picture
Hey, Take my Picture

Flower market in Salem



7th May 2006

Children don't get any cuter than this..... I'm learning so much about our world through your stories. Thank you. Miss you both and so happy to see your smiling faces. xx Much love, Ren
6th December 2007

Nice Piece - Thanks.
I know kanakambaram as 'Marigolds'.
17th October 2008

Tecomaria capensis
Tecomaria capensis is madras kanakamparam also known as firecracker plant.
23rd November 2008

hahah u seem to have a better grip at tamizh than me :)) and lotus is thaamarai :)hope u had a great trip :)
11th February 2009

crossandra is the name for kanakambhuram
19th November 2009

I just saw this beautiful article you guys did. Very impressive.

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