Empires Hotel Bhubaneswar
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Hindu Temples
... of poor eating. Rather the opposite as thinness corresponds to strength and a rice based diet is all part of that process. Our conversation was interesting but ended suddenly as dusk descended and a host of biting mosquitos appeared.
So tomorrow we have an early start with a 6.30 train to Kolkata, mercifully in a 1st class carriage and with no overnight involved. The great pity. however, will be to miss the breakfast fit for a Maharajah. ...
The great train journey
... pavements in Mumbai and potholes in Aurangabad.
Although much of our journey was made at night we saw varied landforms, agricultural systems, towns and people. Around Auragabad hills of hard rock rose steeply above an otherwise flat plain and the farming seemed more prosperous. But for much of the long journey north-east from Secunderabad, there was much uncultivated scrubland. Nearer to Bhubaneswar rice paddy fields dominated and the farming seemed more organised. ...
Bhubaneswar Day 2
Imagine a facility where 16,500 tribal children ages 4-18 representing 62 tribal villages each with their own tribal language live and receive an education. Where they have a healthcare facility, are provided 3 meals a day all free of cost. In addition to education, they all receive training in some sort of trade and leave with a job in hand. This is where I spent the last 4 days. This was all founded by one man, Dr. Samanta. He ...
Bhubaneswar Day 1
... lights or anything with electricity running in a room where no one was present. Not only does this have a cost-savings benefit, but it is more environmentally-sustainable. And for those of us who are constantly misplacing our keys, this is another added benefit. One of our hosts is a man who consults with the UN entity for Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in addition to supporting the tribal school. Who ...
First Night with Hardeep
Good morning
After a long and hot day at the orphanage we were able to get to our room hotel room. After checking in we were walking to the room and Hardeep asked Trudi "Mommy, is this my new home?" So she may be a little disappointed when we get home because this is a very large and beautiful hotel. There was alot of love at the ...