Panthanivas Puri
Travel Blogs from Puri
Tribal India
... off our visit at Konark with performances of traditional Orissan dancing as part of the Konark Dance Festival. It was another great experience in the state of Orissa.
When we think back to all the places we have been in India, we feel privileged that we were given the opportunity to visit the amazing state of Orissa. A place of tribal culture, simple living, extremely happy people, and breathtaking scenery. Orissa, 'Tribal India’, you definitely did spoil ...
Eco Resort ( not!)
... As he says, he has slept on much worse, but not at these prices! In any case, we did get to the beach, and I did swim in the Bay of Bengal! We are in an entirely different ecosystem from Kakirigumma, which was at 3000 ft. Here at the ocean, there is more of the jungle I was expecting , and very , very hot and humid. Oh, did I mention that already? Still no Internet, which was somewhat of a disappointment. I guess we'll have to wait ...
Happy Holi
... my modesty, always being covered, even in Westernised Goa. But today I managed to change all that! We had a shared bathroom up some steps and down the hallway. On the way back I wore my dress to maintain modesty, however on the top step I slip and fall all the way down in a very dramatic manner. My hands were full of cosmetics, so I had no way to break my fall. My dress most definetly flashed my derriere to the two Indian guys who worked in the hotel and were sat at the bottom ...
Back from the hills
... messages at the moment but I can see messages.
There are 16 people on the truck (converted to a bus) - mostly British (I'm the only Australian). We are pausing here in Puri for today and tomorrow before a 6am start on Friday for Calcutta. ...
Sun temple, sand art & dance festival
... inland) to represent the chariot of the sun god , having 24 carved stone wheels and many erotic carvings. We then drove to Chandrabhaga Beach to see the entries in the International Sand Art Festival , and finally back to the grounds of the temple for the Dance Festival.
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