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Camel Safari and a Wild Night in the Thar Desert

February 19, 2020February 18, 2020

Camel Safari and a Wild Night in the Thar DesertJaisalmer and the Deepak Hotel Jaisalmer is a charming fort city…known as The Golden City because of the gold colour of the sandstone from which it is built. As we get off the train at Jaisalmer station we can see the fort sitting high on a sandstone outcrop overlooking the newer part of the city. We all pile into a jeep with …

Mumbai: Marine Drive, Ghandi and More

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020

Mumbai: Marine Drive, Ghandi and More Morning Walk to Marine DriveWeather: sunny, 27C . I woke to the sound of a crowd cheering in front of our hotel. It’s a marathon. I assume they begin early due to the heat.The horn blowing of vehicles in Mumbai is always present. I find this taxi’s sign rather ironic.There is a Sunday morning feel in the air. John and I walk through residential …