The beating heart of India

Asia » India » Uttar Pradesh » Varanasi
April 3rd 2010

Published: April 27th 2010

I returned to the UK in mid-February for a friend’s 40th, the penultimate snowfall of what had been, to all accounts, a dreadful winter, and the rueful acknowledgement that I should really be sensible and think about Doing Something to top up the “war chest” of my travel funds. But I’m a 1970 baby, and this is my generation’s year, so when I was reminded by a Delhi friend’s wife of my... Read Full Entry

Photos are below

Photos: 36, Displayed: 21

Comment Follow (30) Message

Elizabeth Weir

Weir travels

I decided in early 2006 that I'd had enough of the London rat-race and the career thing - at least, for the time being - and that I'd like to take some time out: "me time", as it were; time to do at least some of the things that I'd been thinking about doing over the last few years but hadn't been able to fit in around work and client demands. So here I am: backpack to the ready (to be honest, it had never really been put away after my '93-'94 round-the-world trip), and a gazillion ideas about how to fill the next xx months..... (And, no, I've no idea when I'll go back to the "real" worl... full info

Blog Options

Top Photos Blog Map

Print Version

[blog=488088]

[blogger=12073]

27th April 2010

Nikki
non-member comment

great trip tale
I was just wondering where your travels were taking you and your e-mail arrived! Great pictures as always! I'm off to Albuquerque next week for a few days. When are you coming state-side next?

29th April 2010

Patricia Somewhere
Patricia MC

Namaste
Just arrived in Nepal from Tibet, and deciding to take the day off the streets of the world, stayed in my room and found your great blog entry. It brought back memories of india and probably is preparing me for tomorrow, when I venture into the streets of Kathmandu. Nice reading as always. Patricia

29th April 2010

hazel mclean
non-member comment

message from Hazel
Dear E, A terrific blog, so atmospheric and informative.

6th May 2010

last pict
Steve Cooke

Message from Steve
Love it. Your writing is quite wonderful. But the experiences you have had are even more so!

3rd June 2010

J P Shastri
non-member comment

Varanasi-Photo
This is my city.

6th June 2012

jayantha gunasekera
non-member comment

fantastic
I am planing a trip to varanasi and other Buddhist shrines, this has given me info and guidance. Thank u

Tot: 0.053s; Tpl: 0.011s; cc: 9; qc: 28; dbt: 0.0328s; 1; m:domysql w:travelblog (10.17.0.13); sld: 1; ; mem: 1.1mb

Do not copy images or text from this page without requesting and receiving permission. All rights are reserved by the author and photographer.

Contact Elizabeth Weir (Weir travels) - a lack of a response does not mean that you have permission to use material from this page.

The beating heart of India

Copyright Notice: All Rights Reserved