Tag Archives: India

Let’s Hear it for the Driver

Posted on March 1, 2015 by travelerlynne

“India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable and most astrictive materials in the history of man … Continue reading →

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Saris in the Breeze

Posted on February 12, 2015 by travelerlynne

“It is the lives we encounter that make life worth living.”  ~ Guy de Maupassant Standing on the raised platform of the ancient Sas-Bah temple at Nagda in Rajasthan, we looked once more at the barren landscape in the distance. … Continue reading →

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Joy is…

Posted on January 27, 2015 by travelerlynne

Joy is taking time to play. An early morning boat ride along the Ganges in Varanasi will always be one of the most significant travel memories for me. This ancient and holy city in India draws thousands of devotees daily … Continue reading →

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Sunrise at the Taj

Posted on May 31, 2014 by travelerlynne

“The Taj Mahal rises above the banks of the river like a solitary tear suspended on the cheek of time.” ~ Rabindranath Tagore It is sunrise at the Taj Mahal. I stand in wonder and awe. The scene before me … Continue reading →

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Close Encounters with India’s Future

Posted on May 15, 2014 by travelerlynne

Life affords no greater responsibility, no greater privilege, than the raising of the next generation. – C. Everett Koop No matter where I am traveling, my camera gravitates toward children. Being a mother and grandmother I am drawn to their innocence … Continue reading →

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STORY BOOK TOWNS: Shekhawati Region, Rajasthan, India

Posted on May 8, 2014 by travelerlynne

Culture is something that evolves out of the simple, enduring elements of everyday life; elements most truthfully expressed in the folk arts and crafts of a nation. ~ Thor Hansen We just spent a lovely night at Castle Mandawa in … Continue reading →

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Sleeping with the Raj ~ Castle Mandawa

Posted on April 29, 2014 by travelerlynne

 “A wall may fall, but a Rajput stands firm.” ~ Rajput war proverb Our road trip through Rajasthan included Mandawa, a dry arid town, located in the Shekhawati region. Known for its many havelis (mansions), decorated with beautiful painted frescoes, … Continue reading →

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Bags Packed ~ India Calling

Posted on March 13, 2014 by travelerlynne

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your … Continue reading →

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~The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel ~

Posted on June 6, 2012 by travelerlynne

As a travel writer, I have come to enjoy the liberties I can take with this genre, including doing what I am going to do, and that is, recommend a movie~ The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. I’m not sure if … Continue reading →

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