Mashoo Resorts Kullu

... undressed, it felt strange to be so naked, skin is not something that is shown in India and it has been a long time since I have been uncovered in front of another human being. The woman came back into the room leaving the door slightly ajar with people walking back and forth down the hall. I have never been self conscious about my body so I’m not sure why I did then but it did feel strange, another woman pocked her head in a started talking to the first woman, then I ...

... e' nato a Malana non puo' toccare gli autoctoni perche' ritenuto impuro, ne puo' toccare le abitazioni o calpestare alcune pietre. Insomma davvero un posto particolare ed affascinante, difficile da raccontare.
Alla fine sono rimasto qui per quasi una settimana, oziando, gironzolando tra le montagne , cercando il sole mattutino e raggomitolandomi sotto le coperte per sconfiggere il freddo. E' stato veramente difficile andarsene.
Credo ci ritornero'.

After 3 days and 3 nights travelling I finally made it to Bir. I have to admit that I made a little mistake with my destination, I had been told that I was going to Bir, India so I did what any sane person would do and typed that in to google maps and gave the location to everyone I know... apparently google maps doesn't always get these things right and it turns out that there are two Birs in India, and I am at the other one. Probably a good thing as this one is in ...

... the bus but I strained myself to see out the opposite window. What was frustrating was that it was all locals on the good side and they were all sleeping, they weren't even enjoying the view! I was very close to asking one of them to switch with me but I just couldn't find the courage....

After a brief stop in a little town to change buses, a dodgy meal and the worst bathroom experience of my life which I will spare you from, we got on to ...

... happy in their existence.

It was really interesting and very eye opening for me to spend time with these wonderful people.

After the lesson, Pippa asked me if I wanted to join her and one of the ladies for another lesson which was just a a chat over a cup of tea at a nearby restaurant. I agreed and was again told the same story from her as everyone else here. She's a very petite woman in her 20's, she actually had to run away from home at 17 because ...

... Ghadong Restaurant. Incredible vegetarian food! After lunch I hiked to the Dharamkot, Bhagsu and the waterfall close by. Very beautiful mountain landscape, and a good work out. I even got a marriage proposal by a 70 year old Indian man ;) I felt very faltered. I have resorted to telling people her that I am married and that my husband is working in Bombay. They treat me with much more respect being the spoiled wife! Today, I am leaving for Agra and the Taj Mahal!

... for years. Pass through forests whose majestic trees have stood undisturbed for centuries. The experiences of a single day allows you to take back memories for a lifetime. River Vikram with the mountain bicycle Rafting : Riding the rapids is to experience the thrill of an encounter with the powerful forces of wind and water. Originating from the ...

... did two hikes in one day, the first to the Solang Valley which in winter is a ski resort. Our guide Purkash, took us up the scenic trail which led us to the snow line and at the end of which was perched the tiny Shiva temple. Had we opted to, we could have removed our shoes and walked the narrow, icy, snow-covered staircase to get a closer look. Instead we took in the view and enjoyed some hot milk with rice from the mountain 'host' that resides at the ...

... five or six of these in *n hour while we t*lked sm*ck. We were so m*ggot *nd convinced Tuesd*y we h*d h*d enough booze *nd needed some food. We were embr*ced by *ll including *n old m*n who kept huggin me telling me i w*s his son. At this st*ge thinking my d*y could not get more loco i w*s He took us * cross the ro*d where * m*ssive tent w*s set up. We s*t outside w*iting for we didnt know wh*t until 100 people stre*med out *nd we were ...

We are having a brilliant time here doing nothing in particualr and enjoying the cooler climate. McLeod Ganj is the official residence of the Dalai Lama in exile. For the first time since England we are back under a duvet at night instead of sweating it out under a fan in India's dustbowl plains. The snow capped Himalayas look down on us, as we in ...