Sarnath is a very sacred site for Buddhist’s as it is the site where the first five followers began the religion. The ficus tree evolved from that time and people were picking up the fallen leaves to take home for their private shrines. I found the place serene and clean amongst the frenzy of India.… Continue reading A Farewell to India
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The Taj Mahal
My first view of the Taj Mahal was from the hotel rooftop, and it nearly took my breath away. Here was this iconic image, and I had the privilege to be standing there. Frankly that image, was so powerful it might have been sufficient to check the “I’ve seen the Taj Mahal box” but the… Continue reading The Taj Mahal
Impressions of India
India assaults all the senses immediately upon arrival. Driving is nothing like the calm streets of Ponte Vedra, Fl. The lane markers, lights and even the direction of travel are mere suggestions. The streets are filled with Cars, Buses, Trucks, Motorcycles, Scooters, Bicycles, Pedestrians, Camels, Cows, Horses, Water Buffalo and I even saw a Wild… Continue reading Impressions of India
WanderlustandWhimSea 