FUN-travel: Himalayan High
October 31, 2016 by Susan Clarke · Comments Off on FUN-travel: Himalayan High
- He had me at Mongolia…
…that’s how we ended up here…
…Sunil said, “it’s a 12,000 foot high desert.”
To which I replied “like Atacama?”
…”No, more like Mongolia.”
Shanti Stupa
- After acclimating to the altitude…
…our first excursion was to…
…this simply stunning temple.
Dazzling Diwali
…from our room with a view…
…celebrating throughout the city…
…lasted long into the night.
FUN-fact – Diwali means rows of lighted lamps and is the Hindu festival of lights celebrated every year. Much like our Christmas and New Years, gifts are given and fireworks fill the skies.
FUN-travel: Delicious Delhi Dinner
October 29, 2016 by Susan Clarke · Comments Off on FUN-travel: Delicious Delhi Dinner
- Our tantalizing treat…
…a custom cooking class…
…in the home of Rashmi & Anil Marwah…
…Chef Rashmi created a magnificent multicourse Indian meal…
…& her special spice package gift with recipes…
…ensures I will be creating my own Delicious Delhi Dinner back home…
…their gracious hospitality…
…a fond forever memory!
Anil, Ravi, Chris, Suman, Papa, Rashmi, & Me
FUN-travel: Dizzying Delhi
October 29, 2016 by Susan Clarke · Comments Off on FUN-travel: Dizzying Delhi
- One big fat massive traffic jam…
…a constant cacophony of cars…
…motor bikes, trucks & tuk tuks…
…all honking their horns.
Humayan’s Tomb
Mughal Emperor Humayan’s Tomb…
Qutab Minar Complex
…UNESCO World Heritage site….
…amazing architecture…
…red sandstone & white marble…
…surrounded by grand gardens…
…housing multiple marble tombs…
…taking 7 years to complete…
…at a whopping cost of 1.5 million rupees at the time.
Qutab Minar Complex…
…UNESCO World Heritage site…
…11th century Mosque…
…featuring an array of monuments and buildings…
…with ornate stone carvings…
…on both exterior & interior walls…
…& it’s claim to fame…
…a 239 ft tall majestic medieval tower…
…the Qutb Minar…the tallest brick minaret in the world.
FUN-travel: Magical Myanmar – 12 Delightful Days
October 29, 2016 by Susan Clarke · Comments Off on FUN-travel: Magical Myanmar – 12 Delightful Days
Making Candy in Mandalay
A Travel 1st – I have totally entered the 21st century!
- All pictures posted were taken from my phone for ease in expediting the postings.
- Chris’s incredible pictures will be posted in the FUN-photo section as usual once we arrive home.
Most Memorable Moments – muddy mountain trek in Kalaw…
…ending on the outskirts of the village…
…in the fields with the farmers…
…harvesting eggplants, green beans, & carrots.
- Bagan – main reason for wanting to come after watching the incredibly beautiful filmed movie Samsara (all pictures w/no words)
- Initiation Ceremony – on Inle Lake… 4 long boat processional headed to temple.
FUN-flying – No baggage Nazis! Never even saw a scale. Liquids, laptops, shoes no problem.
Lotus Resort & Spa Long Boat
FUN-food – Burmese food is a blend of Thai & Indian Curry. The coffee was pretty good all over country.
FUN-travel: Inle Lake Long Neck Women
October 29, 2016 by Susan Clarke · Comments Off on FUN-travel: Inle Lake Long Neck Women
- Brass coils placed around the neck…
Weaving Scarves
…appear to lengthen it…
…when actually the weight of it…
…pushes the collar bone down…
…compressing the rib cage….
…& deforming the clavicle…
So why the coils?
- To protect them from becoming slaves…
…by making them less attractive to other tribes?
- From the desire to look more attractive?
- To give the women resemblance to a dragon? (local folklore)
- Did the coils protect them from tiger bites?
- When asked, they acknowledge these ideas, and often say that their purpose for wearing the rings is cultural identity (one associated with beauty).
FUN-fact – Over the years…the coil is replaced by a longer one… and more turns are added.