Diwali, Delhi and along the Ganges

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November 1st 2006

Published: November 29th 2006

India has made us realize that we will need a minimum of another 4 or 5 trips back here to see at least most of what we want to see in this amazing country. We arrived in Delhi from Jodhpur and explored Delhi with new found confidence from our experience in Rajasthan. Delhi was still very smoky and hazy but it helped having a little experience of bargaining with auto rickshaw drivers. Delhi allow... Read Full Entry

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Chris Condit & Corey Dickinson

Dr Corey Mr Chris

Corey and Chris were married August 13, 2006. A 5 continent round the world trip began in early September and continued through mid April of 2007. The trip concentrated in Ireland, India, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand and Guatemala. They thank their friends and family for their support, encouragement and love on this trip of a lifetime.... full info

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Sunken temple

Although most of the temples are up much higher on the bank of the Ganges. This temple's foundation has not fared as well.

Varanasi Lassi

You can't beat a lassi from Varanasi, especially when the lassi is in a clay cup. The earthy flavor of the cup adds to the enjoyment of this special yogurt drink.

Children at play

Varanasi had several temple schools including this one across from the Golden Temple (where photography was prohibited).

Vegetable Wala

Package Wala

Our last bundle being sewed up before being mailed from Kolkata. We were only in Kolkata for a little more than a day and really wished we could have spent more time here.

2nd December 2006

Carole
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Thank you for sharing such beautiful photos of your travels! You will have to frame many of them. I'm sure a gallery would also appreciate them! Bisous. Carole

8th December 2006

Kathleen
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Thank you Corey and Chris for your very engaging 'blog' about India - it is a special treat to 'travel' with you both. I look forward to your next blog. Enjoy Thailand and no doubt you will find people who speak English, too! Love, Your Irish Kat, Kathleen

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