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A Temple, Tears and the Chalking of Cows!

January 15th 2018
Woolly says – Following yet another cheap but scrumptious meal we had decided to venture into the temple to celebrate Pongal. Our accommodation was nearly next door to the Meenakshi Amman Temple, dedicated to Shiva which dates back to the 6th century. Though the temple has historic roots, most of the present complex was rebuilt after the 14th century and further repaired, renovated and expanded ... read more

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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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'We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us' A truly multi-national mammoth that travels the world visiting places of interest, making new friends and causing mischief wherever he can. With my carer Jo (bless her!) I have scaled castle walls, walked in the footsteps of Roman Emperors and Maharajah's, climbed mountains, contemplated caverns, caves and canyons and attempted the Le Mans 24 hour race on a skateboard! Whether it be climbing a Minaret in Mostar, Paddling in the Arabian Sea, Scaling mountains in Kotor, Feeding chickens in France or Catching trains in India, not... full info

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