Traveling Terry's Guestbook

22nd December 2016

Nostalgia!
Your posts are reminding me so much of why I love Madurai. Always interesting. Always colorful in contrasting ways. Always a moment that touches the heart and mind. One day, I will return for an extended visit. The ducks and stars just need to line up. Enjoy! And, I may catch up with you via regular email soon, for background details not in the log or on Facebook.

From Blog: Messengers on a Morning Walk

22nd December 2016

Traveling Terry
Theresa "Terry" Nichols

Nostalgia Indeed
Sally, despite the crowds, the noise, the busy-ness, the chaos, the trash, all that, yes, Madurai pulls on you and somehow captures you. Everywhere, everyday, something new and something friendly happens. I've been fed tea in so many houses I'm swimming, and I love it, and now my soul is hooked..I wish you a triumphant return someday.--sooner, rather than later.

From Blog: Messengers on a Morning Walk

21st December 2016

Lynette Justice
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Beautiful Flowers
Don't you wish you could find a way to capture the smell and send that to us as well? I do!

21st December 2016

Traveling Terry
Theresa "Terry" Nichols

Fragrance
Yes, and the fragrance may knock you out.

19th December 2016

Ann Jacobs
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I could smell the flowers from here
Your descriptions and the photos are beautiful. Thank you for allowing me to travel with you.

From Blog: Madurai's Flower Market

19th December 2016

Traveling Terry
Theresa "Terry" Nichols

Flowers
Always a pleasure to have you along, Ann.

From Blog: Madurai's Flower Market

18th December 2016

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Rangoli Zen, indeed!
So many meaningful parts to the process--being present and allowing the design/life to evolve as a meditation, the creativity and variety of the thirty days of different rangolis, and then acknowledging the impermanence of the art work/life, not letting it just fade away, but choosing to let it go while still at its height of beauty. And then with such narrow walkways filled with mandalas, everyone would need to walk more mindfully in this month--a blessing to all.

From Blog: Rangoli Zen

19th December 2016

Traveling Terry
Theresa "Terry" Nichols

Rangoli magic
Tara, all great observations. And here we are with a more western approach, analyzing, labeling, defining, and thinking about the process and product, and the women just do it and allow it to flow, letting it be the organic process that it is.

From Blog: Rangoli Zen

16th December 2016

Karikalan
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Rangoli!!
The colours in Suriya's Rangoli has spilled over into Terry's blog by making the article itself a colourful Rangoli..

From Blog: Rangoli Zen

16th December 2016

Ann Jacobs
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Impermanence
The illusion of permanence in action. What a great lesson and great teachers. Thank you for sharing.

From Blog: Rangoli Zen

16th December 2016

Traveling Terry
Theresa "Terry" Nichols

Illusions
You're so right. Thanks for your comment Ann

From Blog: Rangoli Zen

15th December 2016

Kuan Yin
Karen Johnson

Thank you
What a lovely story! Thank you for sharing this moment with me.

From Blog: Rear End of a Cow

15th December 2016

Traveling Terry
Theresa "Terry" Nichols

Moments
The pleasure is mine. Thanks for reading and commenting!

From Blog: Rear End of a Cow

13th December 2016

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Heart-to-heart magic!
So brilliant to find a neighborhood, even in a big city, where you can wander, experience daily lives and be welcomed to personal connections. Such a contrast to how travelers often characterize India as overwhelming. You've shown us a lovely alternative--thank you. And I love that the deity is a tree--a reverence for all life!

From Blog: Karthigai Deepam: Festival of Lights in Madurai

15th December 2016

Traveling Terry
Theresa "Terry" Nichols

Easy connections
Thanks Tara. I'm so pleased with this area, and find myself being drawn into the details of their lives. Everything seems manageable...the trash, the poverty, the fumes, the crowds...amazing what personal connections with the people can do to your outlook on a place. Stay a while and really feel a place, I'll advise other travelers. A whole other dimension opens up.

From Blog: Karthigai Deepam: Festival of Lights in Madurai

13th December 2016

Ann Jacobs
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Enjoying your travels again
You are so descriptive in your blog about the places you visit and the people you meet. I think you have an affinity for the people where you are. Thank you for sharing. Ann

From Blog: Karthigai Deepam: Festival of Lights in Madurai

13th December 2016

Traveling Terry
Theresa "Terry" Nichols

Yes to affinity
Thanks Ann for traveling with me and commenting. You are correct...I do feel a special connection with the people here, who have accepted me without hesitation. It is so easy to laugh with them.

From Blog: Karthigai Deepam: Festival of Lights in Madurai

8th December 2016

Dianne Siegfried
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Colorful and sweet
Hi Terry, What a wonderful way to start your trip. The family looks so sweet. So nice of them to be so open and kind to invite you to share food with them. I am glad you didn't see the sign. What an experience. Sacred.

From Blog: Meenakshi Temple

8th December 2016

Traveling Terry
Theresa "Terry" Nichols

Great start
Thanks, Dianne. I was amazed at this auspicious beginning. Was so happy. Thanks for reading and commenting!

From Blog: Meenakshi Temple

1st March 2016

Kuan Yin
Karen Johnson

Famous teacher
I also enjoyed watching the one-legged teacher in the mornings in Tao Dan Park. His name is Ta Anh Dung, and he is rather famous in Saigon. He spends much of his time teaching children, but teaches adults in the early morning and in the evening. I can imagine that none of his students would dare say "Teacher, that's too difficult!

From Blog: Sweetness in Saigon

1st March 2016

Traveling Terry
Theresa "Terry" Nichols

Teacher
Thanks for this bit of additional info! I feel so fortunate to have watched him.

From Blog: Sweetness in Saigon

1st March 2016

Ann Jacobs
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beautiful
I'm so glad you shared your travels with me. You've seen some beautiful areas and people. Blessings for continued safe travels. Ann

From Blog: Sweetness in Saigon

1st March 2016

Traveling Terry
Theresa "Terry" Nichols

Travel
Thanks Ann, for traveling with me!

From Blog: Sweetness in Saigon

11th February 2016

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Great...
story!

From Blog: Passing By

13th February 2016

Traveling Terry
Theresa "Terry" Nichols

Passing
Thanks!

From Blog: Passing By

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I thrive on travel. I love to put myself in situations that knock me in the head, shake me up, force me to bless the moment of misunderstanding or of revelation. These times come easily when I travel. I've wandered India, Central America, and Southeast Asia, and I am thankful to the hundreds of people along the way who have eased my passage, delighted my senses, touched my heart. I love to share these journeys, because these special moments are not just for me, but for my friends, family, and vicarious travelers alike. I shall do my best to embrace and convey the experiences that on some le... full info