Mount Girnar Video

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Mount Girnar Video

2 Comments 25 January 2010

Asiatic Lions and African Dancers

India, Travel

Asiatic Lions and African Dancers

2 Comments 21 January 2010

After climbing Mount Girnar we drove down south to Gir National Park which is located in the far south region of Gujarat, India. It is the only home to the nearly extinct Asiatic Lion. From the lions, food, lodging and african dancers it was an incredible experience that I will never forget. Continue Reading

4 Things to Know about India Movie Theaters

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4 Things to Know about India Movie Theaters

6 Comments 20 January 2010

Last night I went to the movie theater here in Ahemedabad and saw a movie completely in Hindi.

There was a lot of Hindi, a lot of random dancing and singing, and a lot of great cinematography. Shockingly, I really enjoyed the movie although I could only understand a few words I’ve learned since being here. Continue Reading

10,000 Steps to Mount Girnar

India, Travel

10,000 Steps to Mount Girnar

1 Comment 15 January 2010

When I saw photos of the temples at Mount Girnar I knew I wanted to see them. I had no clue what I was about to embark on, but it was one of the best experiences of my life. Mount Girnar is 3,600 feet tall. Imagine climbing the height of the Sears tower… two and a half times and then climbing back down on rock steps built in 1128 AD. My calves felt like concrete for the next 4 days. However,  I would do it again in Continue Reading

Flying Kites in Ahmedabad

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Flying Kites in Ahmedabad

No Comments 14 January 2010

I have to say that the Uttarayan Kite Festival in Ahmedabad was one of my top 5 experiences ever.  We started out today in old Amhedabad and went to three different terraces to fly the kites.   Continue Reading

You Don’t Have A Visa?

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You Don’t Have A Visa?

1 Comment 07 January 2010

I was packed, passport ready to go, even an extra hour early to the airport. There was still one item missing I was unaware of. Continue Reading

India Bound

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India Bound

1 Comment 06 January 2010

So tomorrow I will be heading off to India for 6 weeks.  The feelings of excitement and nervousness are overwhelming.  Tomorrow I fly from Dallas to Chicago to New Delhi, where I will spend one night before heading off to Ahmedabad.  Continue Reading


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