January 2009
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Khajuraho
Khajuraho is famous for its “erotic temples” with many carvings depicting sexual acts. And while it is a bit surprising when you first see them — it seems an odd combination of the sexual and the spiritual, you quickly start to realize that the temples are way more impressive themselves than the “erotic” nature they are famous for. Just look at all those intricate...
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“Varanasi is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend,...”
– Mark Twain
Happy New Year!
Leaving Darjeeling tomorrow (Jan. 2nd) for Varanasi. Expecting another long journey, but excited to get back to some warmer weather and especially to see the city as described by Mark Twain.