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Mitraniketan Private Funded School – Vellanad

On February 29, 2008 · In Trivandrum
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Yesterday morning, I boarded the train to Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) at 10:30 am.. About an hour ride.. and I just did not want to get off.. I love train rides, rickshaw rides… You get to see everything!!! The ticket was about $1.50.. when I got off.. I took a rickshaw to Mitraniketan.org (check it out!) … [...]

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In awe of Varkala..

On February 28, 2008 · In Varkala
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I’ve spent 3 nights here.. and I could stay longer.. Its more touristy, western, and catered to tourists if anything.. but its still a peaceful hidden city… I hear Kovalam is over-saturated with tourists and expensive hotels.. this hotel here is costing me about 14$ a night, and 12$ for last night ( i talked [...]

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Blissful Wednesday Morning in Varkala Beach

On February 27, 2008 · In Varkala
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I was up before sunrise by the sounds of hawks, or of that sort flapping and calling in the air.. Its the best awakening.. Im going to buy an alarm clock with that type of sound.. I laid in bed listening to my pod which I have not been able to use since I got [...]

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Varkala Beach

On February 26, 2008 · In Varkala
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I’m here in Varkala.. gorgeous beach, definitely inhabited by tourists, families, couples, backpackers, and catered to tourists.. i like it tho, its peaceful. its the first place where I’m pretty content in being here. Next to backpackers traveling alone… I am envious of the young couples traveling together. That has been added to the ultimate [...]

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Nomadic Life in Ama’s Ashram

On February 25, 2008 · In Kollam (Quilon)
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I realized that there’s more to India that I want to see besides the South which is gorgeous but better for romantic getaways. Given 6 months- 1 year.. I would relax and visit everything but I have 2 weeks left and need to prioritize my time in this humongous country. Kerala is beautiful- coastal tropical [...]

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“Om..”

On February 25, 2008 · In Kollam (Quilon)
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The Last Night in Thekkady The night before that I met with the 2 Canadians (Geoff & Paul), 2 french girls (Marion & Sarah) and a German gal (Danielle) at a local restaurant.. We asked the man in front if they sold beer, he said no, we asked again, he lured us in.. and in [...]

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Periyar Wildlife.. Amazing Traveler Friends.. Ayurvedic Heaven

On February 23, 2008 · In Thekkady
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Last night I took a nature walk through the forest from 7pm-10pm. It was a good way to pass time and exercise since I really haven’t done much. I was hoping I’d lose some weight, but so far, I don’t think I have. Or maybe I dont notice it. The food has been treating me [...]

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Kerala Backwater Tour

On February 22, 2008 · In Cochin
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2:50 pm here. 3rd day. Things are good. Of course it’d be good. Yesterday morning at 8 am, the hotel arranged a taxi to take me to the famous Kerala Backwater Tour. On the way, we picked up another traveler. Oh how lovely life works out, especially when you are on the road. We pick [...]

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