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Monkeys playing - Varanasi

2/2/2012 Varanasi

January 2nd 2012
2/1/2012 Varanasi. A warning: Later in this post are some EXTREMELY graphic descriptions of cremation. I am told that at this time of year morning mist is endemic. I am up at 6 for the dawn and this morning is no exception. At least the rain has stopped. I am here until the morning of the 5th so have enough time to hope that the weather clears enough for better photography. I a ... read more
Asia » India

Indian Flag The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more
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