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Oh my. Jaipur was astonishing. Take a few moments to fantasize what a fabulously wealthy and artistic lineage of maharajas would create… and now multiple it up by several powers of ten and you may begin to imagine some of the wonders we saw. … (Read More …)

Later that night we found our way to Haridwar and were happily ensconced in a lovely little hotel, La Casa (yes – a Spanish name though an Indian owner). Again we were adopted by all the staff who clucked over us like mother hens for every little need. At our first … (Read More …)

  (← previous entry ←) We are enjoying our stay on Vandana Shiva’s farm at Navdanya – Bijavidapeeth (Seed or Earth University)… although sadly she is not here.  Hopefully I will catch her in Delhi.  Our first night was off to a very bad start:  Kathy took a terrible tumble down two ill-lit and unexpectedly Read More…

(← previous entry ←) Mitraniketan My friends Vicki Robin and Duane Elgin had visited Mitraniketan (mitra =  friend, nikaten = abode or home) years ago and found it exceptionally inspiring – which led me to contact the school. Unfortunately timing made it a truncated visit (booking flights can be tricky as some of the short Read More…

  (← previous entry ←) Astonishing to drive to the end of this little palm covered island and find several huge high riser – 13 stories!  Amma attracts so many devotees they have had to build a number of dormitories.  The Ashram is like a small village, with many shops, canteens and offices – only Read More…

(← previous entry ←) We are in paradise – but oy oy oy so hot and humid.  We enjoyed our days in Fort Cochin – old alley ways and winding streets, zillions of hyper-active shop keepers (with signs protesting ‘hassle free’ – gotta be some of the world’s best salesmen!).  A favorite activity was going Read More…

(← previous entry ←) Now up in the mountains between Auroville and Cochin – drinking in the cool clean quiet refreshing air.  What a treat!  Oh the air is so sweet and fresh here!  We’re at 7,000 feet elevation and the change from hot, dusty, humid Auroville and Pondi is so welcomed.  We are staying Read More…

(← previous entry ←) One of the things that drew me to Auroville was my connection to an old friend, Madhabi:  Over 20 years ago she stayed with me as young student volunteer with Cascadia Quest, an evolution of Peace Trees.  I had such a deep heart connection with her which I am delighted to report Read More…

(← previous entry ←)   Tiruvannamalai Once we were out of Bangalore – we began to experience the India street scene:  cars, motorcycles, cabs and humans laden with piles of sticks on their head etc. all adapt to the cows and dogs with loving care.  An Indian friend (Arun, who we will visit later in Read More…

(← previous entry ←) On the Way The flight over proved challenging and began immediately a big lesson in how interconnected our whole planet is:  we were focused on our destination – India – and gave no thought to the conditions en route.  There was a huge snow storm in London the day before our Read More…