Tag: India
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Our Second “Thirdly” Report
Read more: Our Second “Thirdly” ReportCan you believe it? We have now been travelling around the world for 8 months and thought it was time to share our second “thirdly” report on our experiences between Nov. 14-March 14th, 2015. Here’s what the last 4 months look like on a map… The Good We are still enjoying time together as a family…
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A Fond Farewell to India
Read more: A Fond Farewell to IndiaA virtual assault on the senses, India has been an interesting, incredible, and incomparable experience for all of us. From the moment we landed in New Delhi, we had the stark realization that we were in a land like no other. For the past 46 days we have seen and done a lot, and have…
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Happy Holi-Day!
Read more: Happy Holi-Day!Guess how this happened! Bring out your gulal and water guns and get ready to soak and colour people. We are going to celebrate a holiday that I just learned about upon arrival in India….. Holi! Holi is a Hindu holiday celebrated all over India. During Holi, everybody covers each other with coloured powder and tries…
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Holi Bonfire!
Read more: Holi Bonfire!Imagine a big fire on the street, but nobody is calling the fire department. Instead, people are smiling and rubbing colours on your face. This is how you celebrate Holikah Dahan, Holi Eve. Holika Dahan celebrates the victory of good over evil. But why a bonfire? There is a story behind it…. A long time…
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Sari Shopping!
Read more: Sari Shopping!Our time in this wonderful country is quickly coming to a close as we start planning on moving towards South East Asia. Originally, we had only intended to be in India for a month, but we were so amazed and overwhelmed by the diversity of the country that we just wanted to keep seeing and…