Pushkar Revisited
I’ve been longing to return to Pushkar since my dizzingly wonderful visit in October, intrigued to see the mystical lakeside haven outside the chaos of the …
03 Mar
Holy Holi!
Holy Holi!
India is a land of extremes. It’s showy and it’s kaleidoscopic. So it comes as no surprise that the celebration of holidays here is full …
28 Feb
Saturday Night, Everything’s All Right
Saturday Night, Everything’s All Right
Saturday night in Udaipur begins with a ride into the Old City to see an art exhibition of a friend. This followed by a visit …
12 Feb
Kheta, Camel Man
Kheta, Camel Man
Kheta works the main square outside the fort entrance across from the German Bakery. He oozes authenticity. Loose fitting white cotton garments, handsome purple turban. He …
07 Feb
A Man and his Mustache
A Man and his Mustache
The mustache travels well anywhere. Its silly and intriguing, always a conversation starter. Plus, Jenny digs it. But in this land of western Rajasthan the …
07 Feb
The Great Thar Desert
The Great Thar Desert
We arrived in Jaisalmer, the western-most outpost of Rajasthan, as the Christmas Day sun was setting. It was the gateway to the desert and our …
03 Feb
Distractions
Distractions
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of fun, adventure, great stories, and lots of snapshots. Consider this the trailer, yo.
17 Nov
Camels, mustaches, and mystics – oh my!
Camels, mustaches, and mystics – oh my!
A few weeks ago some friends and I took a trip north, to Pushkar, for the much anticipated Pushkar Camel Fair. This auspiciously-timed annual gathering …
26 Oct
Livin’ the Udaipur Life
Livin’ the Udaipur Life
I’ve had a few requests to see a bit more of my everyday life here in Udaipur – so here it goes…
22 Oct
Diwali!
Diwali!
So much has been going on. I am eager to tell some stories and share some pictures! I’ll start with the most recent happenings. This last …
05 Oct
Exploring Chittorgarh
Exploring Chittorgarh
To get out of the routine a bit a few of us decided to take a trip to Chittorgarh last weekend. We took the bus …
28 Sep
First Visit to the “Field”
First Visit to the “Field”
Last week I went into rural Rajasthan for a field visit – checking out where I’ll spend most of my time here, doing research…
23 Sep
(the rest of) A week in Udaipur
(the rest of) A week in Udaipur
To finish our Old City tour, we walked on to the south side of the lake where you can catch a gondola up to a …
23 Sep
A Week in Udaipur
A Week in Udaipur
Here’s a glimpse of my first week here in Udaipur – all the pretty stuff anyway!
14 Sep
…and we’re back!
…and we’re back!
Sorry to have kept you waiting at the edge of your seat! I did arrive safely in Delhi on the evening of the 1st and …
06 Sep
Happy Birthday Baby
Happy Birthday Baby
I talked to Jenny last night. She is well if a little exhausted. With today off, she will have time to tour Delhi and visit …
04 Sep
We miss you Jenny
We miss you Jenny
Well, Jenny’s in India. How bout that? That is Ursa saying goodbye in the picture above. She knows what’s up and she is none too keen …