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Ah, rivers and mountains
Yes, we can be at peace in any moment, but it is so much easier in the tranquility of mountains or by a burbling river. So lovely, your day of easy leisure and discovery--my favorite too. Why rush, there's beauty all around!

Quotes
I love the effort you put into finding the perfect quote. I particularly loved this one. It is fate that your host questioned you about your flight. We can't help but chuckle....glad you woke up. You really need to stop creating all this chaos. Enjoy your meditation.

stories the staff of life
.... more stories to tell family, friends and grandchildren someday ... it's a good one

Good blog
Hello: Your blogs are always very enjoyable and I have been following them for quite some time now...you always seem to have some interesting stories to tell.!

links please
Hey Paul, I've had a bit of a look but can't find the Georgia series let along parts 1 and 11 - any chance of posting the links either by email or here on the site? An amazing record of your travels and, I imagine, enjoyable to do as well.

well what do you know ...
Hey Paul, I've known about your blog for so long and often thought ... ah ... i'll see if I can read Paul's blog today ... but as things are with work, family and other occupations I hadn't got around to it until today. Now's the time I ashamedly thought (I really do like hearing travel stories - and by the way Paul - I've told the story you told us, all those years ago when you came back to Enmore from India - many times). I'll remind you of the story a little further down. But what the heck ... I'm reading and being impressed by your knowledge of India and indian culture ... then to read that you are buying beads for Lesley - that's cool. I'll flick through your blog to get a sense of your travels which I know have been many. Blogs are a great way to share and how amazing that we can dip into other people's lives, even though they are so far away, so readily. When you came back from India the first time the way you chose to describe your trip was by describing an occasion - one day when you went on a picnic with some friends. You told about buying some food or ingredients at the markets, going to meet your friends that included an elasticity of time, setting off for the place, arriving late in the afternoon and beginning to cook, watching the sunset, and eating the delightful meal. You were very descriptive and it sounded magic. for now, Joan x

A weenie bit of a celebration
So many of these things seem common to many developing countries and is part of what makes them interesting. The boy in the fancy white outfit on the horse is indeed going to his coming of age celebration--his circumcision and celebration. Probably won't be riding the horse on the way back.

More alive!
I'm not sure about feeling more beautiful but I definitely feel more alive when I'm travelling! This was a great read, thanks!

A fine visit!
Congrats on spinning a good yarn to get that six-month visa! Your time in Turkey has sounded lovely--complete with great meetings with people and your inner dialogues. I visited for several months many years ago when the PKK were bombing Istanbul, etc. Western governments had issued warnings against going, which didn't phase me. I went and found people so happy to see me and prices greatly reduced. Best wishes on meeting equally lovely people in India.

One of my favourites
Take me there - I freaking love this place.....................'down time' hugs!!!

How slow can you go
Bet you can't go so slow that you stop. Beautiful Town.