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Cough, Choke, Gag and More Fish

Posted on October 26, 2011 by murray

Another day on the dongee and with the amount of diesel we are inhaling we might as well be breathing Kolkata air. This end of India is pretty much unpolluted but we have found a way to maintain our carbon … Continue reading →

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Kolkata Fini

Posted on October 19, 2011 by murray

Today is the last day in the big city. I think we have had enough. We have gotten a pretty good overview and the next layer is too big to master in a day or two. There are a few … Continue reading →

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Sights of Kolkata

Posted on October 18, 2011 by murray

Ranji Stadium is where cricket is played.  Cricket is big here and the stadium is a monument to it.  Seats 70,000.  It is more circular than a football stadium. Workers were preparing the field.  Cricket season is nearing, perhaps. Indians … Continue reading →

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To Hell in a Turbo Prop

Posted on October 16, 2011 by murray

As we left Bhutan on the airplane this morning we popped through the clouds and Kanchenjunga was sunlit and majestic to the north of our flight pattern. Landed at the dreary Dum Dum airport. First thing I notice is that … Continue reading →

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Feral Cows

Posted on October 11, 2011 by murray

Cows! There are, what at first glance, feral cows everywhere. I expected that in India but hadn’t really thought about their presence in Bhutan. There they are, on the side of the road, in the middle of the road, climbing … Continue reading →

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Buddhamania

Posted on October 7, 2011 by murray

The altitude here has not been affecting Debbie as much as it did in Tibet.  A slight headache for a day and the adjustment was complete.  Practicing in India was a good idea.  We traveled high then slept low, then … Continue reading →

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Across Bhutan

Posted on October 7, 2011 by murray

So far we’ve been witness to several “cultural” events.  We stopped at an archery tournament, visited a dzong and witnessed a once a year dance to cleanse out evil spirits, attended a yearly festival in Wangdu and happened on a … Continue reading →

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Archery and Peppers

Posted on October 3, 2011 by murray

It was early to rise this morning we were trying to pick up L&R at the airport in Paro at 10:15, and it is a 5 hour drive away. We hit the ground running at 4:30. As we left the … Continue reading →

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Kalimpong

Posted on September 30, 2011 by murray

The skies had cleared overnight and when we woke up there was Mt Kanchenjunga . The sky was a pristine blue colour with no clouds and Mt Kanchenjunga and neighbouring mountains held a commanding view.  Our Rocky Mountains are big, … Continue reading →

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It’s So Real

Posted on September 28, 2011 by murray

The security at the Kolkata airport is vaguely similar to most airports in the world. There are a few differences. First, checked baggage gets x-rayed before going to the check-in counter and each of the airlines has an x-ray machine … Continue reading →

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