Monthly Archives: July 2010
14 July, Kashmir, another day out of confinement
Yesterday afternoon (Monday) we go out again. I feel excitement and a sense of gratitude as my introduction to Kashmir has been slow but intriguing. My friend and her cousin organize a motor scooter and he rides, taking… Continue reading
10 July, Kashmir, Curfew and 2 Free Days
It is now Saturday (10th July) and I arrived on Tuesday last week. I had one day out when the curfew was lifted. Today is another day when it has been lifted and I can’t wait to get… Continue reading
5 July, Kashmir, Life in Kashmir
I flew into Srinigar into a small airport. I waited around for a prepaid counter attendant (taxi) only to find out 40 minutes later that the office was outside. I went out and they charged me 700 rupees,… Continue reading
4 July, New Delhi, Clowning in a shopping centre
Today my leg is next to normal. There are a few punctures from the dogs toothy pegs, but I am good. I want to take Naveet out clowning at a shopping centre as he expressed a desire to feel his… Continue reading
3 July, New Delhi, Meditation and dogs
I was exhausted on Saturday, my feet had swollen up and I declined to go out to see more of Delhi. Instead I just slept and felt a desire to meditate in their little meditation room. This place I am… Continue reading
2 July, Delhi, Travelling around old New Delhi and life here
I met two travelers Kate and Dave who came home around 3.30am and I said a quick ‘gidday’ from my sleeping place on the floor. I hadn’t gone to sleep as the noises in the house kept me awake and… Continue reading
1 July, India, First night
Well the flight from Bangkok to Delhi was 3.20 hours. It was quite cold on the flight and there was an Australian pilot on Cathay Pacific. I sat next to an Indian man from central India who… Continue reading