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After getting married
in Feb 2004, we spent a year-long honeymoon in India. It was a
wonderful time - a one-in-a-lifetime experience. |
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Tirupati A trek to the
most visited and richest Hindu temple in India - the Golden-domed
Sri Venkateshvara Temple in the Tirumala Hills |
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Goa The honeymoon
continues with a trip to the gorgeous beaches, crystal waters, and
colonial Portuguese architecture of Goa. |
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Minakshi Temple, Madurai
Family pilgrimage to one of the largest Hindu temples
in the world.
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Kodaikanal
Trip to the beautiful hill station in Tamil Nadu on a
chilly December day
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Tsunami in Chennai
Tragedy strikes early on Dec 26 when a tsunami hits
the Tamil Nadu coast. Chennai avoids the brunt of the waves, but not
without some severe damage. |
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Ana's Tour of Kolkata Pujas
Kolkata during Durga Puja is a spectacular, if insane, time - Ana
goes to investigates.
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Jaipur
An excursion to Rajasthan to visit the romantic pink
city.
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Delhi
Taking in the sights and sounds on whirlwind tour of
India's capital.
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Agra
What more romantic place to visit than the Taj - a
glowing monument to love. |
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Kerala
Lush vegetation, stunning scenery, and a palace on a
lake at the Periyar Wildlife Preserve in Kerala, not to mention
spice gardens and ayurvedic massage. |
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Pondicherry
This old French colony on the Tamil Nadu coast is the
home of the Aurobindo Ashram and the new-age town, Auroville. |
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The Beach Palace
It's nice to be an expat in India - as our modest
accommodation will testify. |
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Fisherman's Cove
Spent quality time at a resort on the Tamil Nadu
coast south of Chennai. Got in some excellent fishing. |
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Mysore
Visited the dramatic Mysore Palace and sprawling
Brindavan Gardens with Ana and her brothers on a day-trip from
Bangalore. |
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The Shrines of
Mahabalipurum
Close to Chennai are the 7th-century rock shrines of the peaceful
town of Mahabalipurum. |
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The Temples of Kanchipurum
Temples devoted to Shiva and Vishnu litter the town of Kanchipurum,
also famous for its silk sarees. |
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Our Wedding
This is how it all started - a beautiful
traditional Indian wedding in
Ranchi, India full of ritual, ceremony, and colour. 1800 people
attended the festivities, and it took four days to finally say we
were married. |
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