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Confessions of a 15 yr old independent traveller
These are a few extracts from the diary I kept in India when I was 15. I travelled independently, thinking I was ready and totally mature enough...Please excuse the profanities and pretentious sentiment...I hated almost every minute of this damned trip. God knows how I caught the travelling bug from this experience!
"It's day 14 of the …
Fulfillment
... himself, and all he said as my eyes met him was "you're welcome."
If I ever return to India, I will start here, in Dharmsala. This is where the Dalai Lama lives, where the Tibetan government exile sits, and where 100,00 Tibetan refugees have poured in since the Chinese decided to invaded the World's highest platuea. Tibet's struggle is heart wrenching. Since the occupation, 1.2 million Tibetans have been killed through torture, labor camps, ...
Relaxing and pampering in Mcleodganj
... bit of shopping, with so many beautiful jewellery shops selling amazing silver and gem stone pieces. We had a traditional Tibetan massage which was just awesome! Overall we had such a lovely time, I would really like to come back and spend a bit more time in Mcleodganj, maybe stay for a few weeks and do a meditation retreat or yoga course. For anyone keen on taking a time out and wanting to learn about any of the things above, Mcleodganj should be at the top of your ...
The Dalai Lama's teachings
... s, private cars and jeeps clogging the narrow Temple Rd. At the gates of the Temple, there are momo sellers. Inside the gates there are tents for the various charities to save the children of Tibet, the community centre renting FM radio's for the English translations and a long row of Indian Holy men in yellow robes with begging bowls. "Do I give to one, or do I put a little money in each bowl?" Too difficult to to decide, luckily they are ...
A Wonderful Place and the Suffering of Tibet
... classes with such a sweet and patient Tibetan man as our teacher. I can now make all sorts of Tibetan breads and biscuits, various types of Tibetan noodles and soups, and can also make the wonderful momos - Tibetan stuffed dumplings. These I am most excited about making at home as I'm certain you could stuff them with anything. I very much like the idea of trying lots of different vegetables and fruits (perhaps ...