by Calvin Sun | Jul 14, 2011 | India, Summer 2011: From the Middle East to North Korea
Before I get into what’s going on in Mumbai, I must give a recap from Jaipur. Although last year’s trip to Jaipur was pretty cursory, I think I made up for it this time. Take a look at this trailer for Tarsem’s “The Fall” and...
by Calvin Sun | Jul 14, 2011 | India, Summer 2011: From the Middle East to North Korea, Travel Warnings
Yesterday’s bombings in Mumbai. 7/13/11. It’s all over the news in India. A series of bombs went off in 3 separate areas of the city last night during rush hour, 2 of which were in popular areas that foreigners (including myself) regularly would travel...
by Calvin Sun | Jul 12, 2011 | Epiphanies on the Road, India, Introspection, Summer 2011: From the Middle East to North Korea, What Dreams May Come
I am alone. The desert gales wash my naked chest, and my bare feet burrow into the heat of the earth. I bathe in breathing moonlight. For a moment I can see God moving over the face of the sands. And I see only the desert. I feel a slight night...
by Calvin Sun | Jul 12, 2011 | Fit for Foodies, How Did You Do That?, India, Jordan, Summer 2011: From the Middle East to North Korea
Although the Thar Desert isn’t the grand sand dunes you’d think of when it comes to deserts, it does have a few bright moments of smooth stretches of wind-sculpted sand. The famous Rajasthani desert safari gig can be made flexible from a half day trip to as...
by Calvin Sun | Jul 11, 2011 | Camping, Doctor in the House, Fit for Foodies, How's the weather?, India, Let me tell you a Story..., Public Transportation, Serendipitous!, Summer 2011: From the Middle East to North Korea
Last year I was confronted with a choice between Udaipur or Jaisalmer given my limited time. In the end I chose Udaipur due to warnings that Jaisalmer was way too hot this time of year (55 degrees celsius?!). I think I had chosen wisely, not only due to the...
by Stephanie Quan | Jul 10, 2011 | India, Summer 2011: From the Middle East to North Korea
After yesterday’s stressful afternoon, I had a really great train ride to Jodhpur. My berth mates were Jean Philipe and Ritesh. and we spent 4 hours chatting about everything, from school to weddings to caste systems. It was totally relaxing and really...
by Calvin Sun | Jul 10, 2011 | Fit for Foodies, India, Introspection, Let me tell you a Story..., Serendipitous!, Summer 2011: From the Middle East to North Korea
Last year I ate a sumptuous dinner at Indique Restaurant, while treated to gorgeous views of Meherangar Fort in Jodhpur. The problem was, I was alone: Last year’s dinner So I promised the next time I would be back, I wouldn’t be alone. And...
by Calvin Sun | Jul 9, 2011 | Fit for Foodies, India, Public Transportation, Summer 2011: From the Middle East to North Korea
Saying goodbye to Dharamsala with thalis and sunsets… And 12 hours later (via overnight bus) to Delhi… The Delhi Metro And a 1hr flight to Jodhpur. It’s good to be back after a year. Jodhpur is the first place that I have returned to on...
by Stephanie Quan | Jul 9, 2011 | Crisis, Fail, India, Let me tell you a Story..., Summer 2011: From the Middle East to North Korea
Okay. I’m being a little dramatic. But I also haven’t eaten in almost 12 hours. Those of you who know me well are probably amazed I’m not completely comatose. Recap of yesterday afternoon: I saw cremations. They were really really interesting, but I...
by Calvin Sun | Jul 8, 2011 | How Did You Do That?, India, Let me tell you a Story..., Summer 2011: From the Middle East to North Korea, The Nightlife
My favorite part of the journey So yesterday worked out better than I thought. Leh and Dharamsala are very very far from each other. It usually should take 1-2 days to get there, even with flight since Dharamsala has no nearby airport. But we managed to reach...
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