We caught the train from Trivandrum to Kochi (Cochin) on December 31st. We would have liked to stay with our friends for New Year’s Day, but the train only ran once every three days, and we didn’t want to cut…
Pune, India (Day 753-784, Oct 12-Nov 11, 2015 ): Wellington, New Zealand to Pune, India, via Sydney and Delhi
Before we knew it, it was time to bid farewell to the llamas at Manakau, and all of our New Zealand family, and head back to India. Our trip began with a train ride from Manakau down the west coast…
Ganpati Festival: Ten Days Of Devotion Before A Watery Grave
One of the biggest festivals in India is the Ganpati festival, dedicated to Ganesha, the son of Shiva. Statues of Ganesha are installed in shrines all over the city, and in private homes. On the final day of the festival,…