ack! Hey Kara, I REALLY hope you don't have malaria!! You should talk to Kari about what drugs you should try to buy before leaving Mali because they don't necessarily have all the right drugs here and you may have to self-medicate if you do have it... Kari has stories to convince you... I hope you feel better soon!!!
love you Kevin and Kara:
What a fantastic trip. I am really enjoying reading about your adventures. You must write more when you get home. I bet you could write pages and pages about each day - even each hour. Stay safe and continue to enjoy. Love you. Sheila
amazing your journey continues incredible--quieter here, but so enjoyed your gifts and now shannon comes for the weekend--miss you both, but still a good holiday season here.
love, dad
How lovely to hear of your adventures and the pictures give us a glimpse of the whole experience. Sending you love and wishing you more. Thank you for sharing the details...I'll look forward to more
Holidafrica!How Great. Thanks for the direct connect, I am so happy Kevin finally made it that was a real quest and may the fruit be ripe, fresh, and plentiful, and with the most awesome companion to share it, this is life's best work. In time thanks again have fun be safe tell everyone rhythmfamily blessings pls. N happy New Year!
Peace,
Paul
Hello and Merry Christmas,
I got the blog from Eric... still not coming to my email. So happy things are going well. We miss you. Saw Charlie Wilson's War today and took a long walk on the bike path. Jenny, Al, her parents and the kids came over yesterday. Very fun!
Love YOU
mom
I miss Dharamsala ! Hi, I've been to Dharamsala several times. I know how wonderful it is.
My last trip was a year ago. But, still miss Dharamsala after reading your blog. Thanks for sharing with us. May you be well and happy.
homesick Your photos are wonderful. They make me "homesick" for India. I loved reading your blogs. It brought back so many memories, though I think of India every day. What a rich culture!! Sorry you got sick. Did you figure out what it was from? When I came back from China, I was sick for 2 years. So if you have any lingering intestinal symptoms, go to the doctor. When we got back from India, Annie said she learned the difference between "I want" and "I need" I'm planning to go back next year, or as soon as Max is free to spend some time there. Kevin, did you get to play some tabala? Kara, did you wear any saris or punjabe dresses? I almost got my nose pierced when I was there. Annie and I were on our way to the jeweler who was going to do it, and we decided to wait until we got back to the States. (for sanitation reasons). Of course I still haven't done it but I might (on any whim). I'm so glad you had the opportunity to go there. Did you hear much music? I loved the music. Pop, classical, all of it. I am trying to learn Hindi, but the alphabet is difficult. If I had been there only one more month, I would have started to speak it. I was really starting to pick it up the last week we were there. Oh, you have memories that will last a life time. Hope Kevin gets over his jet lag enough to enjoy his classes. Your sleep schedules will be turned around for a while. Love you both. Sheila
bodhichitta Hi. I've just gotten the link to your blog--and it makes me happy just to read it. What a perfect trip for the two of you; thanks for sharing some of the details. I can't wait to get to hear more about it when I see you next.
stay well So good to hear from you. I love knowing what you are doing. Kevin looked great in the pic (love the haircut...) Can't wait to see you. Glad to hear Lynn is doing well.
hugs and kisses mom
Delhi I'm enjoying your blog. When you're in Delhi, don't miss Gandhi's ...memorial ?....where his ashes are kept. There's New Delhi and Old Delhi. Be sure to see both. If you can, go outside the city to Fatipur Sikri. You can bargain for a good price from a taxi driver.or stop at a travel agency. It's a wonderful old palace, the site of the original capital and some really cool people. They make their living from giving tours. And it's worth getting a personal guide. It doesn't cost much and they need the money and you might make a friend. The guys selling post cards were college students (very poor) when we were there - so intelligent and gentle. They speak English. It is one of my favorite memories from India. Love you. Sheila
Awww !! Hippies travelling through India... So cool !!! So nice !!! Thanks for providing me with an antithesis for my day so far and reminding me how good life can be and how cool explorations can be .
Love,
Tapandy and Manpan
Lynn is out of surgery Hi Kevin and Kara, Wow. Thanks for your beautifully vivid descriptions of the scenery and your experiences. Just wanted to let you know that Lynn is out of the hospital and, although she is in a lot of pain, the operation was a success. I'll send her your love!
Blessing are YOU -- K & K Hi wonderful ones.... We love sharing your adventures. Thanks for keeping us posted... and warm wishes to you as you move forward... and to Lynn as she recovers...
spelling Hey, that's Titus AndroNicus. Knew you'd like something pedagofical from me. The "do" is good, but I was looking for a Marine recruit sorta look. How'd you like some of that big, monumental modern stuff at the Tate Modern. Did you walk the 2000 bridge over to St. Paul's. I loved the underground -- so easy to get anywhere in a jiffy. Your remarks about India so far are very interesting. When I was a boy my father told me that every night in Calcutta a million people simply lay down where they're standing and that's their bedroom. It'll be enlightening to get your perspectives on it all. Mainly, thrive and enjoy the great strangeness. Love, the wizzened pedagogue.
I love reading your journals and having the opportunity to share your adventures. Take good care of each other... and keep us all posted. Your stories and photos help us see what you see....
Thank you for taking time to keep us all involved.
Jen
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Hey Kara, I REALLY hope you don't have malaria!! You should talk to Kari about what drugs you should try to buy before leaving Mali because they don't necessarily have all the right drugs here and you may have to self-medicate if you do have it... Kari has stories to convince you... I hope you feel better soon!!!