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Anemometer: May 2008
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Saturday, May 10, 2008. Unfortunately, behind the wheel of these funky rides sit some of the shadier of human specimen. When they say the Grand Palace is closed, don't believe them. When they offer you a fair rate IF you stop by just one silk shop, flag a real taxi. And if they want to take you shopping for gems, just run away. Posted by Sheila at 2:03 AM. Thursday, May 08, 2008. The State That I Am In. To inspire me at the moment. Posted by Sheila at 3:38 AM. View my complete profile. OM MANI PADMI HUM.
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Anemometer: September 2007
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Friday, September 28, 2007. At last I've finalized my travel plans: Monday, Oct. 1 I meet up with V and we fly from Bangalore to Kolkata. The city formerly known as Calcutta); on to Kathmandu on the 4 th. From there we'll travel overland to Pokhara. Where V has grand ideas of trekking. I have a feeling I'll be content to sit by the lake, but we'll see how that goes. After Pokhara. We'll either travel overland to Varnasi. In India) then on to West Bengal (Darjeeling) and Sikkhim. I still have no idea.
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Anemometer: April 2008
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008. I've been in Thailand for the past month or so. This is my seventh visit to the Kingdom (! The first was back in 1995. Of all the obvious changes this "emerging economy" has undergone in the past thirteen years, the most noticeable (to me) has to be the increasing size of its inhabitants. Back in the 90's, it was a rarity to see overweight people; today it is commonplace. Of course this physical growth has coincided with economic. Posted by Sheila at 7:13 AM. OM MANI PADMI HUM.
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Anemometer: February 2008
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Thursday, February 28, 2008. Mark Twain had this to say of Varanasi:. Older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all three of them put together. Posted by Sheila at 2:33 AM. Monday, February 25, 2008. The next morning we went back to the agent's to pick up our ticket. The guy there (not the one from the previous day) warned us that we were not to pay anything to the people on the Indian side, that sometimes the Indian guys would try to cheat you. T...We to...
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Anemometer: November 2007
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Thursday, November 29, 2007. I've been spending an inordinate amount of time in hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres lately. It started a couple of weeks ago when I accompanied Alex to Apollo Hospital for minor surgery. In India, like many places, you're expected to bring an "attendant" to help you out when you visit the hospital. I was there (minus a quick trip to the cafe across the street! Posted by Sheila at 2:59 AM. Monday, November 26, 2007. Posted by Sheila at 1:45 AM. There are about 8 small...
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Anemometer: December 2007
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Sunday, December 30, 2007. Kathmandu Redux (yeah, I know I was just here in October). That doesn't sound too bad. I'll try to post some pics soon. You know you can't wait to see them. Both my ancient iBook and aging camera bit the dust in Goa. I'm still working on getting the Mac repaired. Posted by Sheila at 5:21 AM. Wednesday, December 19, 2007. Now don't think that I don't realize the irony of my situation. Me and my ilk are the source of the problem. Posted by Sheila at 8:30 AM. Centered around a man...
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Anemometer: March 2008
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Saturday, March 08, 2008. In Case You Were Wondering. After a 5 hour 30 minute delayed departure, my train reached Gaya Junction Saturday afternoon at 1:30. That's 8-1/2 hours behind schedule (! Ahh India. I'm confirmed on a flight to Bangkok March 13th. Posted by Sheila at 9:46 PM. Friday, March 07, 2008. Universe, I Hope You're Listening. Posted by Sheila at 2:07 AM. Thursday, March 06, 2008. You Know Who You Are. Still no word on bag, by the way, and my train departs in four hours.). OM MANI PADMI HUM.
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Anemometer: January 2008
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008. Just What You Were Looking For. Yes, I've started a new album on Facebook. Go ahead and have a look. Posted by Sheila at 3:43 AM. Sarangkot, 1590 meters. We cruised along for the first hour or so behind a guy lugging an enormous pack, all of us huffing and puffing, until we came to a clearing. There we saw the sky swarming with paragliders, like dozens of colorful insects. I realized then what our mate as carrying on his back. Once the sun was up in the sky and we were photoe...
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Anemometer: November 2005
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Tuesday, November 08, 2005. Posted by Sheila at 2:26 PM. View my complete profile. Barefoot and Upside Down. OM MANI PADMI HUM. There is a Texas-size section of the Pacific Ocea. Remember You Are Awake.
