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He is there every day.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/bare-feet-2.jpgBare Feet 2https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/skandashram_richard_blog.jpgSkandashram_Richard_Clarke_blogPhoto of Skandashram taken by Richard Clarke, and featured on his blog post about Skandashram: https://richardarunachala.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/hpim4373.jpg2025-04-19T03:17:00+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2023/04/07/urban-hiking-the-upper-las-virgenes-canyon-open-space-preserve/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/yellow-spider.jpgYellow spiderYellow spiderhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/grass-head-and-seed-pod.jpgGrass head and red seed pods A grass head and dark red seed podshttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/chamomile.jpgChamomileChamomilehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/img_4876.jpgCalifornia poppyMy first California poppy of the year.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/img_4880.jpgimg_4880https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/img_4875.jpgimg_4875https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/img_4867.jpgimg_4867https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/img_4866.jpgimg_4866https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/img_4873.jpgimg_48732024-11-03T07:42:04+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/11/24/visa-run-from-india-to-nepal-and-back-again/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/mahendranagar-tailor-.jpgMahendranagar tailorA tailor on the main street of Mahendranagarhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/market-at-haldwani.jpgMarket at Haldwanihttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/bus-stop-banbasa.jpgBus stop at Banbasa, India. Visa run to Nepal.The bus stop at Banbasa, our visa run complete.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alan-and-chris.jpgAlan and Chris at the last part of Nepal, visa run.Alan and Chris pause at the edge of no-man's-land, as we walk from Gaddachauki towards India.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/in-mahendranagar.jpgIn MahendranagarFruit market in Mahendranagarhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/mahendranagar-main-road.jpgMahendranagar, Nepal, from the window of our hotel roomMain road in Mahendranagar, viewed from the window of our hotel room.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hotel.jpgHotel in Mahendranagar, India to Nepal visa runHotel in Mahendranagar where we stayed overnight on our visa run.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/banbasa-and-gadda-chauki-e1566900763465.pngBanbasa and Gadda Chauki - the India to Nepal visa run.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/nepali-rupees.jpgNepali rupees -- India to Nepal visa runhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/map-showing-almora-to-banbasa.pngMap showing Almora to Banbasa, India to Nepal visa runFrom Almora to Banbasa by road -- the easy visa run from the western Himalayas.2024-07-01T18:13:09+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2021/11/28/font-of-knowledge-the-black-lions-library-of-siwa-oasis/2023-06-12T04:31:50+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2023/05/26/walking-the-rails/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/the-rails.jpgthe-railshttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/feet-on-rails.jpgfeet-on-railshttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/walking-the-rails.jpgWalking the rails2023-06-12T04:29:56+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/04/20/urban-hiking-the-jewish-cemetery-in-alexandria/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/swastika.jpgSwastika on a motorcycle, AlexandriaAmazing what you can spot while you sit and drink a glass of mint tea.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/tombsandleaves.jpgTombs covered in leaves, Jewish cemetery of Alexandriahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/rachelventura.jpgTomb of Rachel Ventura in the Jewish cemetery of AlexandriaDear love of your parents / They will weep for you all their lives / May the earth rest lightly on you / You, who never weighed heavily on the earth / Here rests Rachel Ventura / Deceased at the age of nine yearshttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/modelofvirtue1.jpgTombstone of Isaac Haim Ebbo in Alexandria's Jewish cemeteryHere rests Isaac Haim J. 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Note the cabbage-leaf face veil, trimmed with pink to match the flowered bonnet.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/chalermchai-sihuhata.jpgChalermchai Kositpipat version of SihuhataSihuhata in his artist incarnation. White Temple, Chiang Rai.2024-06-18T13:27:57+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2019/10/05/visiting-sihuhata-at-wat-phra-that-doi-khao-kwai-chiang-rai/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/original-sihuhata.jpgOriginal Sihuhatahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/charcoal.jpgCharcoalhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/reclining-buddha-and-boulders.jpgReclining Buddha and bouldershttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/self-portrait-in-the-mirrored-stupa.jpgSelf-portrait in the mirrored stupaSelf-portrait at the stupahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/mirrorwork-on-stupa.jpgMirrorwork on stupaDetail of the mirrored stupahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/mirrored-stupa.jpgMirrored stupahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/kwan-yin.jpgKwan Yin at Wat Phra That Doi Khao Kwaihttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/golden-boat.jpgGolden Boathttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/sihuhata-window.jpgSihuhata windowSihuhata decorates the windows of his new temple.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/the-yakshas-at-top-of-stairs.jpgThe yakshas at top of stairsThe yakshas greet visitors who arrive on foot.2024-08-23T07:22:45+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2017/10/27/the-dog-ashram-arunachala-animal-sanctuary-and-rescue-shelter/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/aliza-and-puppies-best.jpgAliza and puppies BESThttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/dr-rajasekar.jpgDr. Rajasekar, medical director at the Arunachala Animal Sanctuary and Rescue ShelterDr. Rajasekar, medical director at the Arunachala Animal Sanctuaryhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/elaine-and-staff.jpgElaine and staffhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/chennamal.jpgChennamalhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/chennamal-and-puppy-1.jpgChennamal with one of the orphaned puppies at the Arunachala Animal Shelter.Chennamal with one of the orphaned puppies.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/shoba-feeding-puppy-2.jpgShoba feeding a puppy with milk.Shoba feeding a puppy with milk.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/shoba-feeding-puppy-1.jpgShoba feeding puppy 1https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/elaine-and-puppy-1.jpgVeterinary nurse Elaine holds a puppy at the Arunachala Animal Sanctuary.Elaine and a friend.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sleeping-dogs-lie.jpgSleeping puppies at the Arunachala Animal Sanctuary and Rescue Shelterhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/leslie-and-puppy.jpgLeslie and puppyLeslie and a friend. Photo courtesy of Arunachala Animal Sanctuary: http://www.arunachalasanctuary.com/images/leslieNEWDEC2014.jpg2019-10-14T09:47:56+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/about/2022-02-24T04:50:31+00:00weekly0.6https://rambulatory.com/2018/07/08/learning-hindi-baby-steps/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_6205.jpgHindi scriptRam chats up Uma and Sushila, using the familiar "tum" rather than the more formal "aap" with Sushila. He also shows himself to be a bit of a dolt.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/book.jpgHindi by Rupert Snell and Simon WeightmanTeach Yourself Hindi, by Rupert Snell and Simon Weightman. Find it here: http://www.powells.com/book/-97808442379542019-09-04T17:46:51+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2019/09/04/learning-thai-the-babiest-of-baby-steps/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/multi-character-vowel.jpgMulti-character vowelThe three marks I haven't labeled make up a single vowel sound, "iaa." This word is "biaa." Guess what it means. https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/thai-vowel-practice.jpgThai vowel practicehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/mai-mai-mai-mai-mai.jpgMai mai mai mai mai from Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan BeckerNote: The English translation isn't really correct. If you really wanted to say "...does it?" the last "mai" would have to be "chai mai."https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/thai-for-beginners-by-benjawan-poomsan-becker.jpgThai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker2019-09-05T09:04:47+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2019/08/29/drinking-water-machines-in-chiang-mai/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/coin-slots-and-green-button.jpgCoin slots and green buttonhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/using-the-shelf.jpgUsing the shelfhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/stopping-and-starting.jpgStopping and startinghttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/featured-photo-1.jpgFeatured photohttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/drinking-water-machine.jpgDrinking water machine in Chiang Maihttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/featured-photo.jpgBuying filtered drinking water in Chiang Maihttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/13-liters.jpg13 liters of drinking water, Chiang Mai2019-08-29T15:15:19+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2019/06/21/the-old-cook/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/the-old-cook.jpgThe Old Cook2019-08-27T14:44:39+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2019/03/11/street-art-museum-art-guwahati-has-it-all/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/painted-ceiling-at-kom-ombu.jpgPainted ceiling at Kom Ombu, Aswan, EgyptThe remains of elaborate paint on a ceiling of the Kom Ombu temple in Aswan, Egypt.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/village-ladies-viccy.jpgTwo rich and stylish ladies, painting, Assam State Museum, Guwahati, Assamhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/poor-lady-and-goat-viccy.jpgPoor lady and goat, Assam State Museum, Guwahati, Assamhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/lady-and-artist.jpgLady artist and watching lady, Assam State Museum, Guwahati, Assamhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/lady-and-artist-detail.jpgDetail from painting of a lady and a lady artist, Assam State Museum, Guwahati, Assamhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/gossiping-ladies-viccy-painting.jpgGossiping ladies, painting, Assam State Museum, Guwahati, Assamhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/face-detail-ladies-viccy.jpgDetail of lady's face, painting of village scene, Assam State Museum, Guwahati, Assamhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/choral-singers-2.jpgChoral singers, detail of a painting in Assam State Museum, Guwahati, Assamhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/choral-singers-1.jpgFour choral singers, detail of a painting in Assam State Museum, Guwahati, Assamhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/bolo-weavers-2.jpgChildren in Bodo weavers' village, Assam State Museum, Guwahati, Assam2019-04-12T10:01:42+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2019/02/22/narmade-har-the-holy-river-narmada-and-her-devotees/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/goddess-narmada.jpgGoddess Narmada, photo by Saurabh Chatterjee: http://siaphotography.in/blog/amarkantak-the-source-of-river-narmada/Photo of the Goddess Narmada at the Narmada Udgam temple in Amarkantak. By Saurabh Chatterjee, from his blog post: http://siaphotography.in/blog/amarkantak-the-source-of-river-narmada/ Used with Saurabh's gracious permission.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/map-of-narmada-course.pngMap of Narmada river courseSource: https://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/rivers/narmada.htmlhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/final-photo-for-post-maybe-e1550833784528.jpgSunset on the Narmada, Maheshwar, Madhya Pradeshhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/parikramavasis-packing-up-for-the-days-journey-maheshwar.jpgParikramavasis packing up for the day's journey, Maheshwar, Madhya PradeshAfter their midday meal at the ashram across the river from Maheshwar, the parikramavasis pack up for their day's journey.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/parikramavasis-with-aliza.jpgParikramavasis with Aliza at tantric temple, Amarkantak, Madhya PradeshMy turn to pose with the walking stick and food carrier.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/parikramavasis-with-alan.jpgParikramavasis with Alan, tantric temple, Amarkantak, Madhya PradeshAlan with the young parikramavasis at the tantric temple.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/feeding-the-parikramavasis-maheshwar.jpgFeeding the parikramavasis, Maheshwar, Madhya PradeshFeeding the parikramavasis and ashram residents at the ashram across the river from Maheshwar.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/alan_raghunath-das_sharda_parikarmavasis.jpgAlan, Italians and parikramavasis, Maheshwar, AmarkantakAlan and our Italian friends with three parikarmavasis in Maheshwar. These men are walking the pilgrimage barefoot.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/praying-by-the-river-at-maheshwar.jpgPraying by the river at Maheshwar, Madhya PradeshEarly morning prayers on the ghats at Maheshwar.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/praying-and-bathing-at-maheshwar-ghats.jpgPraying and bathing at Maheshwar ghats, Madhya PradeshThe ghats at Maheshwar viewed from a boat.2019-02-22T14:30:54+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2019/02/20/building-under-construction-jain-temple-at-armakantak/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/jain-temple-from-a-distance-.jpgJain temple from a distancehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/corner-of-temple-with-scaffolding.jpgCorner of Jain temple with scaffolding. Amarkantak, Madhya PradeshA corner of the tower, with scaffolding.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/unfinished-sculptures-and-temple.jpgUnfinished sculptures in the foreground, Jain temple beyond. Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/rough-sculpture.jpgRough sculpturehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/single-sculpture-with-scaffolding.jpgSingle sculpture on the Jain temple tower, with scaffolding. Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sculptures-with-scaffolding.jpgThree sculptures on the tower of the Jain temple, surrounded by scaffolding. Amarkantak, Madhya Pradeshhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/crane.jpgCranehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/dust-and-sunset.jpgStone dust and sunset at the Jain temple, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradeshhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/machine-tools.jpgA motorized circular saw being used at the Jain temple, Amarkantak, Madhya PradeshMachine tools are also very much in play. It's hard to see, but they're using a circular saw.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/hand-chiseling.jpgHand chiseling stone at the Jain temple, Amarkantak, Madhya PradeshPlenty of hand tools are being used to construct the Jain temple, just like the past. 2019-03-04T05:13:45+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2019/02/04/getting-a-haircut-in-puri/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/alans-new-haircut.jpgAlan on the beach in Puri, Odishahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/many-buddies.jpgMany buddies in barbershop, Puri, Odishahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/barber-at-work.jpgBarber at work, Puri, Odishahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/narendra-tank.jpgNarendra tank, Puri, Odishahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/brahmin-friend.jpgOur new Brahmin friend, Puri, Odishahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/navagunjar.jpgNavagunjar painted on side of house in Puri, OdishaNavagunjar, a form of Vishnu or Krishnahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/macho-man.jpgMacho hair styling shop, Puri, Odishahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/all-the-buddies.jpgThe barber's buddies, Puri, Odisha2019-02-05T14:55:44+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/12/04/surprised-by-indore/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/artist-restoring-building.jpgArtist restoring building surrounding an old Krishna templeArtist restoring old paintings on building surrounding the old Krishna temple.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sleepers.jpgSleepershttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ahilyabai-chhatri-2.jpgAhilyabai chhatri 2https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/selfie-girls-in-krishna-temple.jpgGirls taking in Krishna templeKrishna temple in Indore.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ahilyabai-monument-1.jpgLarger Ahilyabai monument at Chhatri Bagh, Indorehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ahilyabai-monument-in-traffic.jpgAhilyabai monuments in traffic, IndoreChhatri Bagh, located near the bridge over the Saraswati River.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/worshipping-ahilyabai.jpgWorshipping Ahilyabai in Rajwada Chowk, IndoreWorshipping Ahilyabai in Rajwada Chowk.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/historic-house-1.jpgHistoric house 1https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/bling-better.jpgBling betterBling in Sarafa Bazaar. Yes, it's all real.2019-02-04T06:24:38+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/09/29/haridwar-kankhal-and-ma-anandamayi-ashram/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/about-ma.jpgAbout Ma Anandamayi - a plaque on the side of the samadhi building, Ma Anandamayi Ashram, Kankhal, Haridwar, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/anandamayi-ashram.jpgMa Anandamayi Ashram - the samadhiThe building housing Ma Anandamayi's samadhi.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/daksh-5.jpgDaksh 5https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/daksh-4.jpgDaksh 4https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/daksh-3.jpgDaksh 3https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/daksh-2.jpgDaksh 2https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/at-daksh-temple.jpgAt Daksh templehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/by-the-ganga.jpgBy the Ganga at Daksh Mandir, Kankhal, Haridwar, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/daksh-mandir-1.jpgEntering the main complex of Daksh Mandir, Kankhal, HaridwarWalking into the main temple complex at Daksh Mandir.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/old-house-haridwar-3.jpgFront of old mansion, Kankhal, Haridwar, UttarakhandThe front of the mansion.2019-05-28T05:47:44+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/11/04/a-walk-along-the-ganga/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/gangasunset.jpgSunset on the Ganga River, Rishikesh - photo taken from east side of Laxman Jhulahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/boulderdetail2.jpgBoulderDetail2https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/boulderdetail1.jpgBoulderDetail1https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ganga.jpgGangahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/dog2.jpgDog relaxed on Ganga River beach, Rishikesh, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/dog1.jpgDog on Ganga Beach, Rishikesh, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/boulders.jpgBoulders in the Ganga River, Rishikesh, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alan-and-dog-2.jpgDog steals beach blanket. Ganga River beach, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand2019-02-04T06:08:50+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/12/10/ahilyabai-holkar-the-peoples-ruler-the-peoples-goddess/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Ahilyabais-palace-Maheshwar-1.jpgAhilyabai's palace MaheshwarInterior courtyard of Ahilyabai's palace in Maheshwar.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Ahilyabai-palace-exterior-1.jpgAhilyabai palace exteriorExterior of Ahilyabai's palace in Maheshwar.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Woman-warrior-2.jpgWoman warrior 2A woman archerhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Feet-e1545765462747.jpgFeet of a dancerhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Drunken-soldier.jpgDrunken soldierEnglish soldier feeling up a local woman who's serving him a cup of wine.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Drummer-and-snake-charmer.jpgDrummer and snake charmerMusician and snake charmerhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Ahilyabais-palace-Maheshwar.jpgAhilyabai's palace Maheshwarhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Ahilyabais-fort.jpgAhilyabai's fortAhilyabai's fort in Maheshwar.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Ahilyabai-palace-exterior.jpgAhilyabai palace exteriorhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Krishna-temple-Indore.jpgKrishna temple Indore2019-02-04T06:06:47+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2019/02/01/swargadwar-the-burning-ground-puri/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kali-green.jpgKali in temple at burning ground, Puri, Odishahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/swargadwar-.jpgSwargadwar sign, Puri, OdishaSignboard explaining what swargadwar is, in three languages: Oriya, English and Hindi.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_5489.jpgPhoto 2 of tourists on camel, Puri, Odishahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_5488.jpgTourists on camel, Puri, Odishahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/tourists-and-camel-e1549202532702.jpgTourists and camel, Puri, Odishahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kali-yellow.jpgKali at entrance to burning ground, Puri, Odisha2019-02-19T05:51:39+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/08/02/mushrooms-of-kumaon/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/for-mushrooms-of-kumaon.jpgMushrooms found in Papersali, Almora, UttarakhandNo. 10 - Found in Papersalihttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/new-mushroom-for-mushrooms-of-kumaon.jpgOrange mushrooms in Balta valley near Kasar Devi, Almora, UttarakhandNo. 9 - Found in Balta valley near Papersalihttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/chanterelles.jpgChanterelles found in pine woods near Papershali, Almora, UttarakhandNarayan Singh has been collecting these in the mornings when he's minding his goats. Don't they look like chanterelles? https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_7121.jpgFound in pine woods between Chitai and Papershali, Almora, UttarakhandNo. 4: Brown mushrooms that look a lot like shitakes, but I haven't tasted them. Found in pine woods between Chitai and Papershali.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/white-5.jpgWhite mushroom (from top) found in pine forest between Papershali and Kasar Devi Ridge, Almora, UttarakhandNo. 6: From the top. Found in pine forest between Papershali and Kasar Devi Ridge.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/white-4.jpgWhite mushroom found in pine forest between Papershali and Kasar Devi Ridge, Almora, UttarakhandNo. 6: From the side. Found in pine forest between Papershali and Kasar Devi Ridge.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/white-2.jpgWhite Mushroom between Paparshali and Kasar Devi Ridge, Almora, UttarakhandNo. 7: I think this is the same kind as No. 6, as it was growing very close by. https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ribbed.jpgRibbed mushroom found in pine woods between Chitai and Papershali, Almora, UttarakhandNo. 8: Found in pine woods between Chitai and Papershali.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/purple-mushroom.jpgPurple mushroom found between Chitai and Papershali, Almora, UttarakhandPurple mushroom found in pine woods between Chitai and Papershalihttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/pink.jpgPink mushroom found in pine woods between Chitai and Papershali, Almora, UttarakhandNo. 3: Pink mushroom found in pine woods between Chitai and Papershali2018-08-19T15:37:41+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/08/18/house-building-in-kumaon/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_7739-2.jpgPitched roof progress, house addition in Papershali, Almora, Kumaon, UttarakhandHere's how far the addition has progressed by today, our last day in the village.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_7611-2.jpgFresh concrete over the rebar, Papershali, Almora, Kumaon, UttarakhandFresh concrete spread over the rebar.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_7511-2.jpgRebar on flat concrete roof of house in Papershali, Almora, Kumaon, UttarakhandRebar in place.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_7369.jpgCarrying earth up to the roof of new addition, Papershali, Almora, Kumaon, UttarakhandSpreading earth over the planks.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_7404-2.jpgBringing the lot to the house, Papershali, Almora, Kumaon, UttarakhandGetting the log up the hill.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_7401-2.jpgCarrying the log out of the forest, Papershali, Almora, Kumaon, UttarakhandBringing the log up out of the forest.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_7518-2.jpgNeighbor's house with new addition in progress and cowThe cow doesn't care.2018-08-18T06:25:59+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/07/28/in-the-presence-of-ma-anandamayi-and-meditation-on-meditation/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_7183.jpgIMG_7183https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ma-old.pngMa oldhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/mas-handprints.jpgMa's handprintsMa's handprintshttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/mas-footprints.jpgMa's footprintsMa's footprintshttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/mataram-window.jpgMataram window at Ma Anandamayi Ashram, Patal Devi, Almora, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ma-by-the-sea.jpgMa Anandamayi by the sea.A photo of Ma in the meditation hall. The squares are light from the windows on the opposite wall.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/flowers.jpgFlowers at Ma Anandamayi Ashram, Patal Devi, Almora, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/mas-room.jpgMa's room at the Ma Anandamayi ashram in Patal Devi, Almora, UttarakhandMa's roomhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/old-temple-below-ashram.jpgPatal Devi temple below Ma Anandamayi ashram, Almora, UttarakhandPatel Devi temple below the Ma Anandamayi ashram.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/anandamoyi-young1.pngMa Anandamayi2018-08-13T14:25:26+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/07/22/settled-in-papershali-balta-bari-almora/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_6670.jpgIMG_6670https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/fallow-terraces.jpgFallow terraces below Balta Bari, Almora, UttarakhandFallow terraces below Balta Bari.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/carrying-manure.jpgCarrying manure to the crop fields. Bintola, Almora, UttarakhandCarrying composted cow manure to the crops, one basket at a time.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/working-the-garden.jpgWorking the garden below Papershali, Almora, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_6675.jpgIMG_6675https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/the-valley-2.jpgThe valley below Papershali, Almora, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_6810.jpgIMG_6810https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cow-traffic-jam1.jpgCow traffic jamhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cow-traffic-jam.jpgCow traffic jam, Papershali, Almora, UttarakhandCows being guided home crowd the footpath.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sisters.jpgSisters2018-08-13T14:23:55+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/07/12/nanda-devi-mandir-refuge-in-busy-almora/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/biking.jpgBiking at Nanda Devi Temple, Almora, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/erotica-41.jpgErotica 4https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/erotica-6.jpgErotica 1 at Nanda Devi Temple, Almora, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/erotica-5.jpgErotica 2 at Nanda Devi Temple, Almora, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/erotica-4.jpgErotica 3 at Nanda Devi Temple, Almora, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/erotica-2.jpgLady giving birth -- possibly -- Nanda Devi Temple, Almora, UttarakhandI think the lady in this last photo is in labor – the inevitable result of all the other activity above.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/hunting-lions.jpgHunting lions at Nanda Devi Temple, Almora, UttarakhandHunting lionshttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/fishes.jpgFishes at Nanda Devi Temple, Almora, UttarakhandI love how the big fish is curved so we see its back and its face in 3/4 view.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/fishes-2.jpgFishes 2https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/elephants.jpgElephants at Nanda Devi Temple, Almora, UttarakhandElephants at Nanda Devi Temple2018-08-27T15:05:02+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/07/27/hidden-valley-sky-temple-and-a-natural-lingam-yoni/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/vegetable-shop.jpgVegetable shop at end of Balta road, Kasar Devi, Almora, UttarakhandVegetable shop. Too bad it was closed. I could have done with a juicy white radish at this point in the day.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/balta-valley-view-2.jpgBalta valley view (2)View from the temple into Bintola valley.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/new-temple-with-workman.jpgNew temple with workman applying finishing touches, Bintola valley, Almora, UttarakhandNew temple with workman applying finishing touches.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/heading-to-new-temple.jpgHeading to new temple in Balta valley, Almora, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/water-rushing-away.jpgWater rushing down the river, Kasar Devi area, Balta valley, Almora, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/lingam-yoni-in-temple.jpgLingam-yoni in blue Shiva temple, Bintola valley, Kasar Devi area, Almora, UttarakhandLingam-yoni with a line of small lingams to the left and old stone sculptures on the wall behind.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/lingam-yoni-most-obvious1.jpgLingam-yoni in river, Kasar Devi area, Almora, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/distant-sight-of-lingam-yoni-actual-first-sight.jpgDistant sight of lingam yoni actual first sighthttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dahlia.jpgDahliahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ayush-village.jpgAyush villageAyush Guest House and the surrounding village2018-09-02T12:44:00+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/08/13/kasar-devi-mandir-peak-of-almora/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_5334-21.jpgShiva and his son, Ganesha. Painting found on the side of a shop on Kasar Devi road, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/view-from-kd2.jpgView from Kasar Devi Mandir, Almora, UttarakhandView from Kasar Devihttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/view-from-kd1.jpgView from KDhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_6975-2.jpgIMG_6975 (2)Looking uphill to the Shiva temple.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_5740-2.jpgIMG_5740 (2)Entrance gate to Shiva temple.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/monkey-on-tower.jpgMonkey on towerhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_4576-2.jpgSignboard with story of Vivekananda at Kasar Devi, Almora, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_5588-3.jpgIMG_5588 (3)Grandmother and child in a village on the way to Kasar Devi.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_5516-2.jpgIMG_5516 (2)Village house on the way to Kasar Devi.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/view-from-kd.jpgView from KD2018-11-15T14:25:45+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/08/03/walking-with-friends-kumaon-edition/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/nayana-and-aliza.jpgNayana and Aliza at Dol Ashram, Uttarakhand. Photo by Prashant Gupta.Nayana and Aliza at Dol Ashram. Photo by Prashant Gupta.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/prashant-and-nayana-with-swamiji.jpgPrashant and Nayana with Swami Ananthananda, Ma Anandamayi Ashram, Almora, Uttarakhand.Prashant and Nayana with Swami Ananthananda, Ma Anandamayi Ashram, Almora, Uttarakhand.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/relaxing-at-kasar-devi-2.jpgNayana, Prashant and the resident swamiji at Kasar Devi Mandir, Almora, Uttarakhand. Photo by Aliza.Sitting in the forecourt of the Shiva temple with the swamiji who lives at Kasar Devi Mandir. In the foreground, our friends Nayana and Prashant. The pink building below is the Kasar Devi temple.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/alan-walking-to-patal-devi-mandir.jpgAlan walking to Patal Devi Mandir, Almora, Uttarakhand. Photo by Prashant Gupta.Alan walking to Patal Devi Mandir, Almora, Uttarakhand. Photo by Prashant Gupta.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/hynn6140.jpgHYNN6140https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cgjf5901-1.jpgAlan and Aliza at Ma Anandamayi Ashram, Almora, Uttarakhand. Photo by Prashant Gupta.Alan and Aliza at Ma Anandamayi Ashram. Photo by Prashant Gupta.2018-08-13T14:13:43+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/03/16/six-weeks-in-sudan/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/moradatealady.pngMoradaTeaLadyhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/merowe2.jpgThe pyramids at Merowe, Bajarawiyah, SudanThe pyramids at Merowe, Bajarawiyahhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_9219.jpgIMG_9219https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/boysonbike.jpgTwo boys on a bike in Omdurman, SudanTwo boys in Morada, our neighborhood in Omdurman.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/tea-downtown-khartoum.jpgTea downtown Khartoumhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/suhaila-huda-ebtihal.jpgMy fifth-year friends: Suhaila, Huda & EbtihalMy fifth-year friends: Suhaila, Huda & Ebtihalhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/small-souk-omdurman.jpgSmall souk at Al Kabajab, Omdurman.Selling firewood, charcoal, clay pots and other necessities at the small souk at Al Kabajab, Omdurman.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/reading.jpgReadinghttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/omdurmanstreet.jpgOmdurmanStreetStreet scene in Omdurman.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/nafisa.jpgNafisa2018-08-08T02:48:18+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/01/19/the-mogran-confluence-of-the-blue-and-white-niles/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/turbulent-water.jpgThe power of the meeting of the watersImage from https://www.thehouseofyoga.com/magazine/until-storm-subsides-releasing-tension-moving-heart - Many thanks to Deborah Anne Quibell and the House of Yoga.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/khartoum-from-tutti-sans-bridge.jpgView of downtown Khartoum from Tutti Island, taken from near the mogranView of downtown Khartoum from Tutti Island, taken from near the mogran.2018-08-08T02:44:05+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/01/27/a-trip-to-tutti-island/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/rasta-gate.jpgRasta gatehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/mosque-on-tutti.jpgMosque on TuttiOne of the bigger mosques on Tutti Island.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/graffitti.jpgGraffittiA street corner in the village of Tutti.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/goats.jpgGoatsGrazing goats in Tutti village.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/decorative-gate.jpgDecorative gatehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/khartoum-from-tutti-sans-bridge1.jpgKhartoum from Tutti sans bridgeLooking to downtown Khartoum from Tutti Island.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cart-and-palms.jpgCart and palmsA small farm on Tutti Island.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/man-by-river-2.jpgMan by river 2Wandering along the riverbank on Tutti Island.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/clay-hole.jpgClay HoleThis image shows the deep hole for collecting water to make the mud bricks, and the rectangular tray where they are shaped.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/brick-factory-1.jpgBrick factory 1The brick factory at the bottom of a little farm. Photo by Alan.2018-08-08T02:43:07+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2017/11/03/a-day-trip-to-kakinada-and-the-sri-bhavananarayana-swamy-temple/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/some-erotic-carvings.jpgSome erotic carvingshttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sita-selfie.jpgSita selfiehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sita-and-her-farm.jpgSita and her farmSita in front of her house.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/painted-floor.jpgPainted floorhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/old-and-new.jpgOld and newhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/main-gopuram.jpgMain gopuramMain gopuram viewed from inside temple walls.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/krishna-serpent-pool.jpgKrishna & serpent poolhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/gopuram-across-tank.jpgBig gopuram of Sri Bhavananarayana Swamy, viewed from across the tankhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/erotic-and-martial-carvings.jpgErotic and martial carvingshttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/entrance-to-temple.jpgEntrance to temple2018-08-08T02:41:41+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/05/24/urban-trekking-fraport-frankfurt-airport/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_3895.jpgBathroom at Frankfurt AirportThe fresh flowers are a nice touch.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_38921.jpgHall at Frankfurt AirportOne of the nicer long empty halls at Frankfurt Airport. https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_3891.jpgHallway at Frankfurt Airporthttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_3889-e1527437967993.jpgSleeping cots at Frankfurt AirportA couple of passengers take advantage of the cots.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_3886.jpgIMG_3886https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_3882.jpgIMG_3882https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_3880.jpgCaviar shotsFancy a shot of caviar?https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_3896.jpgIMG_3896https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_3892.jpgIMG_38922018-08-08T02:38:12+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/08/07/how-we-travel-including-delhi-to-almora/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/maharajiwithfingersonhead.jpgNeem Karoli Baba. Image courtesy of http://nkbashram.orgNeem Karoli Baba. Image courtesy of the ashram website: http://nkbashram.orghttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/water-atm-near-bus-stand-in-almora.jpgWater ATM on Mall Road near bus stand in Almora, UttarakhandWater ATM on Mall Road near the bus stand. Yes, it's what you think: You put in payment and you get clean drinkable water, all automated.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_4502.jpgAlan on the roof of the Bansal Hotel, Almora, UttarakhandAlan on the roof of the Bansal, on a misty day.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/neem-karoli-baba-ashram-e1533543657958.jpgNeem Karoli Baba ashram, Kainchi, UttarakhandNeem Karoli Baba ashramhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/shared-taxi-to-almora.jpgShared taxi from Kathgodam to Almora, UttarakhandIn the shared taxi from Kathgodam to Almora.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sheep-seen-from-bus-to-bhadrachalam-e1533542514134.jpgGoats on the road, seen on bus to BhadrachalamGoats on the road, seen from bus to Bhadrachalam.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/bus-puncture-in-eastern-ghats.jpgPassenger helping to change the wheel of bus in eastern ghats, Andhra PradeshPassenger helping with the lug wrench.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/bus-breakdown-2.jpgChanging the wheel of the bus in eastern ghats, Andhra PradeshChanging the wheel.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/drivers-seat-on-bus.jpgBus driver's seat, KarnatakaPity the driver who has to sit here for six hours.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_4489.jpgMango seller in Pahar Ganj, Delhi2019-02-18T14:33:02+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/07/01/temple-of-100000-bells-chitai-golu-devta-almora/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/old-lady-at-chitai.jpgThe old lady at Chitai Temple, Almora, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/monkey-and-bells.jpgMonkey and bells at Chitai Golu Devta Temple, Almora, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/little-girl-with-bells.jpgLittle girl at Chitai Golu Devta Temple, Almora, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/darshan-line-optimized.jpgQueue of visitors waiting for darshan at Chitai Golu Devta Temple, Almora, UttarakhandWaiting for darshanhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/pandit-and-petitioner.jpgPandit and petitionerhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/corridor-of-bells.jpgCorridor of bells at Chitai Golu Devta Temple, Almora, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/shawls.jpgLadies wearing special temple-visit shawls at Chitai Golu Devta Temple, Almora, UttarakhandThe two ladies on the left are wearing the special temple-visit shawls I've seen for sale in Almora's central bazaar.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/optimized-entry-bells.jpgBells at entry gate to Chitai Golu Devta Temple, Almora, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bells-and-petitions.jpgBells and petitions at Chitai Golu Devta Temple, Almora, UttarakhandClusters of bells and petitions to Golu Devtahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bells-and-petitions-2.jpgBells and petitions 22023-03-17T14:57:43+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/06/15/almora-urban-hiking-in-the-himalayas/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/red_sari_lady.jpgCantonment area of Almora, UttarakhandQuiet street in catonment district of Almora.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/porter_washing_machine.jpgPorter_washing_machinehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/porter_with_bricks.jpgPorter_with_brickshttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/porters_on_hill.jpgPorters with loads in Almora, UttarakhandTwo porters making their way up one of Almora's steep staircases.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sleeping_pooch.jpgSleeping_poochhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sleeping_dogs.jpgSleeping_dogshttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/let_sleeping_dogs_lie.jpgLet_sleeping_dogs_liehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/tiger_on_mall.jpgTiger_on_mallhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/shopping_on_ped_mall.jpgShopping_on_ped_mallhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/shopkeeper.jpgShopkeeper2018-06-29T14:40:54+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/06/17/chandika-mandir-bageshwar-urban-hike/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/chandika_tower.jpgChandika Temple tower comes into view. Uttarakhand.Chandika Temple's largest tower looms into view as you walk up the last few feet of the uphill path.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/chandika_mandir_from_river.jpgChandika_Mandir from Saryu riverbank. Uttarakhand.View from Bhagnath Temple. Chandika Temple is on the right peak; zoom in and you can just see the buildings. https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/view_up_valley.jpgView up valley running north from Bageshwar.View of the valley that runs north from Bageshwar, with town of Bageshwar in foreground. https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/monkey_family.jpgMonkey family in tree above Bageshwar town, UttarakhandIn the background, the closely packed buildings of Bageshwar either side of the Saryu river.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/kali.jpgKaliKali, one aspect of the Mother.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/durga.jpgDurgaDurga, another aspect of the Mother.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/footbridge.jpgFootbridge over Saryu River, Bageshwar, Uttarakhandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/men_carrying_wood.jpgMen carrying wood to rivers' confluence, Bageshwar, Uttarakhand.Just beyond the confluence of the Saryu (foreground) and Gomti rivers, men carry bundles of wood to the water's edge for funeral fires.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/burning.jpgBaghunath temple and burning ground on Saryu, Bageshwar, UttarakhandThe joining of the Gomti (foreground) and Saryu rivers. The fire is on at the edge of the Saryu, just where the two rivers join. The large tree at left is at the far edge of Baghunath Temple.2018-06-17T15:54:18+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/06/07/heat-chaos-and-memories-pahar-ganj-june/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/marigolds.jpgMarigolds for sale, Pahar Ganj, DelhiThis scene, with the heap of marigolds and the cycle rickshaws, could just as easily been captured when I first came to stay in Pahar Ganj in 1980.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/mangos-2.jpgMangos for sale, Pahar Ganj, DelhiOne of the wider streets in Pahar Ganj. Fruit sellers offer the ripest mangos, jamuns, lychees, peaches and more.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/mysterious-alleyway-2.jpgNarrow alleyway in Pahar Ganj, Delhihttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/night-in-pahar-ganj.jpgNight in Pahar Ganj, DelhiPahar Ganj by night2018-06-12T15:50:55+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/06/08/morning-walk-to-gurudwara-bangla-sahib-new-delhi/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/floor-mosaic.jpgFloor mosaic at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, New DelhiFloor mosaichttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/mosaic-detail.jpgWall mosaic at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, New DelhiWall mosaichttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/gurudwara-history.jpgHistory of Gurudwara Bangla Sahibhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/goldfish.jpgGoldfish in holy pond at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, New DelhiGoldfish in the holy pond.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/family-at-pond.jpgA corner of the holy pond at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, New Delhi, with family groupThe pond is surrounded by white marble with colorful inlaid decorations.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/front-of-gurudwara.jpgEntrance to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, New Delhihttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/street-sleepers.jpgStreet sleepers, New Delhihttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/kali-temple.jpgKali temple, New DelhiKali temple open for early morning worship. https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/worshippers-at-pond.jpgMorning worshippers at the holy pond of Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, New DelhiOne corner of the holy pond. A few selfies were taking place here.2018-06-08T09:31:23+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/04/22/catacombs-of-alexandria-and-the-kindness-of-a-stranger/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/serpent.jpgSerpenthttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/person-and-dogs.jpgThe deceased with dogsTomb painting of the deceased person with dogs and afterlife beings greeting him.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/leopard.jpgLeaping leopard A leaping leopard in one of the aboveground tombs.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/embalming.jpgEmbalmingA mummified body and the divine beings receiving the deceased.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/couple_ostrich_egg.jpgTomb painting of a coupleTomb paintinghttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/catacombsentrance.jpgEntrance to Kom el Shofaqa, the catacombs of AlexandriaEntrance to Kom el Shofaqa, the catacombs of Alexandria.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/case-of-bones.jpgCase of boneshttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/lady.jpgLadyDepiction of a lady buried in the catacombs.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/horus-and-snake-tail.jpgAnubis with a snake in the Alexandria catacombs.Anubis, the Egyptian god of death, depicted with a snake's tail in this stone sculpture. https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/greek-bodied-horus.jpgAnubis with a very Greco-Roman human body.Anubis with a very Greco-Roman human body.2018-05-28T03:57:32+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2017/11/15/a-visit-to-bhadrachalam-sri-sita-ramachandra-swamy-temple/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dancing-ganapati-bhadrachalam.jpgDancing Ganapati, Bhadrachalamhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/evening-at-the-anjenaya.jpgEvening at the AnjenayaExpectant diner at the Anjenayahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/t-shirt.jpgT-shirtI've seen quite a few fun t-shirts in India. This one was particularly good, and its wearer very obliging.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/sweeper-woman.jpgSweeper womanThis lovely woman sweeps up around town in the mornings. us all about her devotion to Jesus.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ladies.jpgLadiesThese ladies of this family greeted us every day as we walked to the river.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/kolam-making.jpgKolam makingLady making a rangoli in front of her house, early AMhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/early-am-swamis.jpgEarly AM swamisSwamis by the Rama temple, early AMhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/statue.jpgStatueSculpture on the riverside walk at Bhadrachalam.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/statue-2.jpgStatue 2Sculpture on the riverside walk. at Bhadrachalam.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/worship-by-the-river1.jpgWorship by the river2018-05-07T21:05:44+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2017/10/09/morning-walks/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/lady-and-cow.jpgLady and cowEarly morning walk to the grazing field.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cows-and-man.jpgCows and manAnother group of cows heading out to graze.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/child-and-mother.jpgChild and motherGood morning!https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/steely-eyed-sage.jpgSteely eyed sageA sage with glittering metal eyes.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sage-gazing-at-arunachala.jpgSage gazing at ArunachalaThe sage gazes across the water at Annamalai.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/walking-the-bund.jpgWalking the bundhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/machinery.jpgMachineryMachine plowing, right in the next field.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/planting-rice-alan.jpgPlanting rice AlanPeople bundling new rice shoots, ready for planting. Photo by Alan.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/manual-methods.jpgManual methodsTraditional plowing.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/bundles-of-rice-alan.jpgBundles of rice AlanBundles of new rice shoots, ready for planting. Photo by Alan.2018-05-07T21:04:46+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2017/10/01/stocking-the-larder-our-first-shopping-trip/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/shopping-rain-at-nilgiris.jpgShopping - rain at Nilgirishttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/grocery-receipt.jpgGrocery Receipt2018-05-07T21:04:24+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2017/10/01/our-new-place-in-tiruvannamalai/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/apartment-the-street.jpgApartment - the streetThe street where we live (for now).https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/apartment-kitchen.jpgApartment - kitchenKitchen, yay!https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/apartment-couch-and-yoga-room.jpgApartment - couch and yoga roomVanity, door into yoga room, and comfy couch.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/apartment-bed.jpgApartment - bedThe main room, with bed and almirah, and window into yoga room.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/apartment-alan-in-entry.jpgApartment - Alan in entryAlan in the little entry area.2018-05-07T21:04:02+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2017/09/27/what-is-an-ashram-sri-ramanasramam-and-others/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/entrance-to-ashram.jpgEntrance to Sri Ramanasramam2018-05-07T21:03:22+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2017/09/26/navaratri-at-the-ramana-ashram/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/navaratri_kolam_5.jpgNavaratri_kolam_5https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/navaratri_kolam_4.jpgNavaratri_kolam_4https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/navaratri_kolam_3.jpgNavaratri_kolam_3https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/navaratri_kolam_2.jpgNavaratri_Kolam_2https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/navaratri_kolam_1.jpgNavaratri_kolam_1https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/navaratri_chitra_kolam.jpgNavaratri_Chitra_kolamChitra always makes the most elaborate, free-flowing kolams.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/navaratri_dolls_best.jpgNavaratri dolls for saleDolls for sale for Navaratri2018-05-07T21:03:00+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2017/09/26/settling-in-tiruvannamalai-and-the-ramana-ashram/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ladies-cleaning-the-ashram.jpgLadies cleaning the ashram at 5 AMLadies cleaning the ashram at 5 AM. https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/lining-up-for-meals.jpgLining up for a meal at the ashram dining roomLining up for a meal at the ashram dining room. Photo by Alan.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sri-ramana-sramam-photo46.jpgSri-Ramana-Sramam-photo46View of the first hall you see when you enter the Sri Ramanasramam. From Wikipedia: By Rajachandraa - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=307565572018-08-02T07:51:41+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2017/09/16/urban-hiking-in-sherman-oaks/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/old-shoe.jpgOld Shoehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/old-kite.jpgOld Kitehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/old-ball.jpgOld Ballhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/in-the-basin.jpgIn the basinhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/alan_bushwhacking.jpgAlan_Bushwhackinghttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/wild-thistle.jpgWild Thistlehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/wild-plant.jpgWild Planthttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/view-from-deervale-ridge-alan.jpgView from Deervale ridge (Alan)https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/park-sign.jpgPark Signhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/valley-view-from-top-of-canyon.jpgValley view from top of canyon2022-11-27T08:21:23+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2017/08/22/eclipse-2017/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/screen-shot-2017-08-21-at-9-55-56-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-08-21 at 9.55.56 pmhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/screen-shot-2017-08-21-at-9-54-53-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-08-21 at 9.54.53 pmhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/screen-shot-2017-08-21-at-9-53-44-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-08-21 at 9.53.44 pmhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_4030-2.jpgIMG_4030 2And this man followed them.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_4028-2.jpgIMG_4028 2These folks marched up and down the waterfront during the eclipse.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_4024.jpgIMG_40242018-05-07T21:00:41+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2017/12/05/gokarna-beaches-and-temples/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/wall_of_cobras.jpgWall_of_cobrashttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mother_and_child_cobra_temple.jpgMother_and_child_cobra_templehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/double_cobra_at_temple.jpgDouble_cobra_at_templehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cobra_at_temple_1.jpgCobra temple in the Brahmin quarter, Gokarnahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/shiva_shakti_hill_temple.jpgShiva Shakti hill temple, Gokarnahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/shakti_hill_temple.jpgShakti_Hill_templehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/deep_tank.jpgDeep tank with spring water on old hillside temple, Gokarnahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ganapati-temple.jpgMahaganapati temple, Gokarnahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_7411-e1512965941916.jpgA moment's prayer in the Brahmin quarter.A moment of prayer before a temple located on a residential street in the Brahmin quarter.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/shiva_on_the_beach.jpgShiva on Gokarna BeachShiva, facing Gokarna Beach. These flowers and markings are renewed by a priest every morning.2018-05-07T20:59:48+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2017/10/13/another-day-another-walk-secret-temples-an-owl-and-more/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/child-2.jpgChild 2https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/child-1.jpgChild 1https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/child-3.jpgChild 3https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sri-kalaimagal-residency.jpgSri Kalaimagal ResidencyLodge signhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sadhus.jpgSadhusSadhu and sadhika https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/murugan.jpgMuruganMuruganhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/goddesses.jpgGoddessesGlamorous goddesses on the side of a temple.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ganapathy.jpgGanapathyA small Ganapathy in a tiny wall-niche templehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/nandi-bull.jpgNandi BullNandi bull, representing Shiva. Photo by Alan.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/kolam-stairs.jpgKolam StairsStairs down to the street, covered in painted kolams. 2018-05-07T20:57:32+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2017/11/05/ayyappa-in-the-morning-aarti-in-the-evening/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ayyappan-devotees.jpgAyyappa devotees at Sri Ayyappa Swamy temple, Rajahmundryhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/waiting-for-aarti.jpgWaiting for Aarti to begin, Rajahmundryhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sage-ayyappa1.jpgSage & AyyappaAyappa as a boy with a sage in the forest.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/baby-ayyappa-2.jpgBaby Ayyappa 2Ayyappa as a baby with his parents.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ayyappa-tigers.jpgAyyappa & tigersAyyappa riding a tiger.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/aarti-2.jpgAarti 2One of the priests and his assistant.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/aarti-1.jpgAarti 1Priests on the boat, performing aarti.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/a-a-at-the-ayyappa-temple.jpgA & A at the Ayyappa templeI liked this photo of us that one of the swamis took with Alan's camera.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/swamis-with-aa.jpgSwamis with A&ASwami Prasad is second from the left.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/swami-prasad-friend-alan.jpgSwami Prasad & friend & AlanSwami Prasad on the left, Alan in the middle, and another swami on the right.2018-05-07T20:56:19+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2017/11/16/bhadrachalam-a-tale-of-a-man-a-mountain-and-supreme-devotion/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/bhadra-rama-sita-lakshman.jpgBhadra Rama Sita Lakshmanhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/back-of-book.jpgSri Sita Ramachandra Swamy temple, blessed by all the deitiesSri Sita Ramachandra Swamy temple, blessed by all the deities. Illustration from the back cover of the book given to us by one of the priests at Bhadrachalam.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/muslims_gifts_to_temple.jpgMuslims_gifts_to_templehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/gopanna_forgiven.jpgGopanna_forgivenhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/riding_to_gopannas_rescue.jpgRiding_to_Gopannas_rescuehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/rama_lakshman_pay_12_lakhs.jpgRama_Lakshman_pay_12_lakhshttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/funds_for_temple.jpgFunds_for_templehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/gopanna_torture.jpgGopanna_torturehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dammakka-dreaming.jpgDammakka dreaminghttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/bhadra-sri-pada.jpgBhadra Sri Pada2025-06-05T02:39:51+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2017/12/07/more-about-the-beaches-of-gokarna/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/temple-car-on-car-street.jpgTemple car on Car Street, GokarnaTemple car on Car Street, Gokarnahttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/walking-to-half-moon-beach1.jpgWalking to Half Moon Beachhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/rocks-at-half-moon-beach.jpgRocks at Half Moon Beachhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/om-beach-from-south-headland.jpgView of Om Beach from south headlandhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/kudle-beach-frisbee.jpgKudle Beach FrisbeeFrisbee on the beach.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/downward-dog-kudle.jpgDownward Dog KudleSprawling dog and downward dog.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/headland-to-kudle.jpgWalking over headland to Kudlehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tibetans-on-beach.jpgTibetans on Beachhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/dancing-on-gokarna.jpgPilgrims dancing on Gokarna BeachPilgrims from Maharashtra dancing on Gokarna Beachhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/walking-to-half-moon-beach.jpgOn the way to Half Moon BeachOn the way to Half Moon Beach2018-05-07T20:50:41+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2017/12/18/22-generations-of-terracotta-artistry/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/workshop_ladies.jpgWorkshop_LadiesTwo of the ladies who work in Munasamy's workshop.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/little-girl.jpgLittle GirlThis little girl was visiting her mother, who works with Munasamy.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ganeshas.jpgGaneshasGanapatis made in the workshop sit in the workshop shrine.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/paul-harris.jpgPaul Harris by V.K. MunusamyAlan, Aliza, Paul Harris (in clay), MFA student and Munusamy. Photo by V.K. Munusamy.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/terracotta_horses.jpgTerracotta horses, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Terracotta_horses,_Sanskriti_Museum.JPG2023-06-09T03:37:43+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/01/13/urban-hiking-london-edition/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/boy-and-dolphin.jpgThe boy and the dolphin in Hyde ParkOne of my favourite statues in London: the boy and the dolphin in Hyde Park. This piece makes an appearance in Mary Poppins (the first book).https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/swans.jpgSwansSwarming swans on Long Water in Hyde Park.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lots-of-birds.jpgLots of birdsVaried water fowl in Hyde Park.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/feral-parakeets.jpgFeral parakeetsFeral rose-ringed parakeets in Kensington Gardens.2018-05-07T20:49:39+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/01/14/next-chapter-sudan/2018-05-07T20:49:12+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/01/30/daily-devotions-and-a-moment-of-grace/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/local-tea-lady.jpgLocal tea ladyThis lady makes tea and coffee in front of our local souk (market), Souk Morada.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/mosque-garden.jpgMosque & gardenhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/food-stand.jpgFood standLocal fast-food place. They make delicious foul (fava beans).https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/prayer.jpgPrayerhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/washing-feet.jpgWashing Feethttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/washing-jugs-and-washers.jpgWashing jugs and washers in downtown KhartoumThese plastic washing jugs are everywhere. People keep them filled so others can wash themselves before prayers. https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/quran-school.jpgLocal Qur'an schoolThe Qur'an school in our neighborhood.2018-07-31T01:17:09+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/02/16/there-is-no-thanks-between-brothers/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/trash-fire.jpgTrash firehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/souk-shabi.jpgSouk Shabihttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sheep-tea-stall.jpgDoomed sheepNinety seconds after I took this photo, the sheep was dead on the ground to the right of the Toyota and in front of the tea stall you see at the right edge of the photo.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rooftop_view.jpgRooftop_viewView of the street from our rooftop during the dust storm.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/nile_dust_storm.jpgNile_Dust_StormA view of the Nile from our rooftop, during the dust storm.2018-05-07T20:46:59+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/02/24/the-sufis-of-omdurman/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img_9681.jpgIMG_9681Sufis marching inside the circle of participants.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ecstasy.jpgEcstasy at the Sufi worship at Hamid El Nil, Omdurmanhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/march21.jpgSufis marching inside the circlehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/prayingat62.jpgEvening prayer at Hamid El Nil, Omdurmanhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/march2.jpgMarch2https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/march.jpgMarchhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/tea-after-sufis.jpgTea after Sufi worship at Hamid El Nil, Omdurmanhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/little-girl-at-sufis.jpgLittle girl at Sufi shrine of Hamid El Nil, Omdurmanhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img_9363.jpgIMG_9363https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img_9348.jpgIMG_93482018-05-07T20:46:23+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/03/03/catching-up-in-cairo/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/tomnegotiates2.jpgTom negotiating for a new wallet in Khan el Khalili, CairoTom gets the wallet he wants, at the right price -- and both parties are happy.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/tomnegotiates1.jpgTomNegotiates1https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/lindaalanaliza.jpgTom's photo of Linda, me and AlanLemon-mint, Nescafe, Arabic coffee and good conversation. Photo by Tom: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tjsawyer/396801546552018-05-07T20:45:58+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/03/12/tour-of-siwa-walking-edition/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/kitty.jpgOrange kitten in garden at Siwa Oasishttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/garden.jpgGarden in Siwa Oasishttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/old-mud-white-brick.jpgOld kersheef house, newer limestone brick house behind.Old kersheef house, newer limestone brick house behind.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/old-mud-houses.jpgOld mud housesOld mud brick houses on back street of Siwa Oasis.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/new-house-old-pigeon-house.jpgNew house old pigeon houseNew construction next to traditional old pigeon house.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sayd-haroons-sand-baths.jpgSayd Haroons Sand Baths in Siwa Oasishttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/omaimacafecleo.jpgCafe next to Cleopatra's Bath, Siwa OasisOmaima and friends at cafe.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cafecleo.jpgRelaxing in a cafe next to Cleopatra's Bath, Siwa OasisRelaxing in a cafe next to Cleopatra's Bathhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/amuns-temple.jpgTemple of Amun in Siwa OasisTemple of Amun, or what remains of it.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/amungraffiti.jpgTwo old graffiti: E. Webb 1941 and Patraga Khphakos 1931.Two old graffiti: E. Webb 1941 and Patraga Khphakos 1931.2018-05-07T20:42:30+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/03/14/seeing-beyond-the-veil/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ce-nest-pas-une-provocation1.jpgAsserting the right to wear hijab in France, with thanks to Al Araby: https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/blog/2017/7/15/hair-hijabs-and-the-latest-saudi-religious-police-study"This is not provocation, just my freedom of conscience." With thanks to Al Araby: https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/blog/2017/7/15/hair-hijabs-and-the-latest-saudi-religious-police-studyhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ce-nest-pas-une-provocation.jpgCe n'est pas une provocationhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/burqa1.jpgWomen wearing full face coverings in Siwa Oasishttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/illustration.pngIllustration of niqab, hijab and burqa courtesy of the Australian Broadcasting Corp. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-02/what-are-the-differences-between-the-burka,-niqab-and-hijab/5785816Illustration of niqab, hijab and burqa courtesy of the Australian Broadcasting Corp. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-02/what-are-the-differences-between-the-burka,-niqab-and-hijab/57858162018-05-07T20:42:10+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/03/21/fossils-tombs-and-demons-exploring-gebel-el-dakrur/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/panoscapefeatured_.jpgPano of the view to the southern part of Siwa Oasis, with part of Gebel el Dakrour in the foreground and the Great Sand Sea beyond the last of the oasis.View of the southern part of Siwa Oasis, with part of Gebel el Dakrour in the foreground and the Great Sand Sea beyond the last of the oasis.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/aug-31-1959-graffito.jpgGraffito outside tomb at Gebel el Dakrur, dated 31 August 1959Graffito dated 31 August 1959https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/insideoftomb.jpgInsideOfTombhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/tombs2.jpgTombs2https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/delicateveins.jpgDelicateVeinshttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sand-dollar.jpgSand Dollarhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_1157.jpgIMG_1157https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/shell2.jpgShell2A single fossilized bivalve shellhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ridgedfossilshell.jpgRidgedFossilShellhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/oysterclamshells.jpgOysterClamShellsFossilized clams2018-05-07T20:41:13+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/03/24/more-fossils-a-bike-and-hike-trip-to-the-north-edge-of-siwa-oasis/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/saltseabeyond.jpgSaltSeaBeyondLooking southeast toward Gebel el Dakrur.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/lonelyfarm.jpgLonelyFarmhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dramaticshapes5.jpgDramaticShapes5Same direction, different location.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dramaticshapes4.jpgDramaticShapes4https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dramaticshape2.jpgDramaticShape2Momento mori.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dramaticshape1.jpgDramaticShape1Sculpted by wind and water.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/architectural1.jpgArchitectural1Entering a dramatic canyon.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/architectural.jpgArchitecturalThis looks so architectural to me.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/tombs.jpgTombsThree of the tombs in the cliff edge.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/tombandbones.jpgTombAndBonesBones scattered in front of an opened tomb.2018-05-07T20:40:24+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/03/27/wandering-the-palm-gardens-of-siwa-oasis/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_2085.jpgLeaning, supported palm tree in Siwa Oasishttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/palmwoodcratelittleprince.jpgPalmWoodCrateLittlePrinceThis type of palm-wood crate is used for transporting everything from chickens to melons. This one protecting a geranium reminds me of the Little Prince protecting his rose bush.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/palmfurniture.jpgPalmFurniturePalm-wood furniture.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/palmedging.jpgPalmEdgingEdge trim for a restaurant countertop, woven from the palm leaves.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/palmbaskets.jpgPalmBasketsPalm basket and cache-pot.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/kitten.jpgKittenhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/palmgrove.jpgPalm garden in Siwa Oasishttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/kids-in-grove.jpgKids on donkey cart in palm groves, Siwa Oasishttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/datesonground.jpgDrying dates, probably for animalsThese drying dates tasted quite good, especially the darker ones on the left. But I'm pretty sure these are considered "donkey quality" -- that is, good for feeding to animals.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/datesinhand.jpgDates on tree and in hand, Siwa OasisLuscious dates, just waiting for me to pick them.2018-05-07T20:40:04+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/04/08/exploring-the-shali-central-landmark-of-siwa-oasis/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/old-mosque.jpgOld mosque of Shali, Siwa OasisThis mosque on the northern edge of the Shali is beautifully restored. It was completed in 1203 and is the oldest existing mosque built of kersheef.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/shali-looming.jpgShali viewed from mosque minaretThe Shali mountain, viewed from the minaret of the new mosque currently under construction within the old city of Shali.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/shalicloseupalan.jpgClose up of a section of the Shali, Siwa OasisAlan zoomed in on this view of the Shali from one of its peaks. Gives you an excellent idea of the maze of narrow streets people walked when it was all intact.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/shali-to-new-mosque.jpgShali to new mosquehttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/house-at-base-of-shali.jpgHouse at base of Shali, Siwa OasisThis house is at the base of the Shali. Note the cracking is vertical, not horizontal. Phew.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/contrast.jpgContrasthttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/windowwall.jpgWall of windows in Shali, Siwa OasisA rare sight in the Shali -- an unrestored wall that's nearly intact.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/workman.jpgA workman restoring a house in the Shali, Siwa Oasishttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/intacthouse.jpgKersheef repair and restorationTo stay intact, the kersheef houses in the Shali require constant repair and restoration.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/underrestoration.jpgUnderRestorationA house under restoration, owned by a European.2018-05-07T20:39:37+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/04/18/visiting-the-alexandria-library/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_27793.jpgIMG_2779https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_27802.jpgIMG_2780Mosaic of Arabic writing, gently sloped, near Alexandria Library.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_27792.jpgIMG_2779Mosaic of Roman letters near Alexandria Library.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_27762.jpgIMG_2776Mosaic of DaVinci's rule of human proportions, near Alexandria Library.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_2814.jpgAfricano Cafe near the Alexandria Libraryhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_3107.jpgIMG_3107Sitting on Shakespeare's sonnets, including No. 12.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ancientlibraryalexandria.jpgAncient Great Library of AlexandriaWoodcut illustration of the ancient Great Library of Alexandria, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ancientlibraryalex.jpg2018-05-07T20:39:10+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/04/19/net-fishing-in-alexandria/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/tuggingthenet.jpgTugging the nethttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/tidyingupaftercatch.jpgTidyingUpAfterCatchThe man in the white hat was one of the swimmers, and the white plastic bowl holds his share of the catch.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/swimmersandnetcomingin.jpgSwimmersAndNetComingInhttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/swimmersandnetbest.jpgSwimmers and netThe swimmers hold the smaller net in place as the men onshore draw the big net in.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/swimmersandhaulingin.jpgSwimmersAndHaulingInHauling in the net, swimmers trapping the fish with the smaller net.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/silverycatch.jpgSilveryCatchScooping out the small fish.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/haulingitin.jpgHaulingItInLanding the full net.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/crossednetswimmer.jpgCrossed net ropes and swimmerAs the men onshore draw the net together, one swimmer hauls the smaller net towards the big looped net.2018-05-07T20:36:16+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/2018/04/21/ancient-alexandria-kom-el-dikka-and-the-roman-amphitheater/https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/insidebathtub.jpgInsideBathtubNote the drain hole at one end, and the raised seat at the other end. Truly a perfect soaking tub.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ancientbathtub.jpgAncientBathtubA beautiful marble Roman bath, in perfect condition.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/haunches1.jpgHaunchesPulled from the sea, a piece of Pharaonic Alexandria.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/haunches.jpgHauncheshttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/brickarch.jpgBrickArchAn arched entry to the bathing and gym complex.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/brickandstone.jpgBrickAndStoneAltenating brick and stone layers make structures more stable in case of earthquake.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/archedstreets.jpgArchedStreetsArches over streets running between the academic centere and the baths.https://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/swamphenmosaic1.jpgSwampHenMosaichttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/pigeonmosaic.jpgPigeonMosaicPigeonshttps://rambulatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/peacockmosaic.jpgPeacockMosaicPeacock2018-05-07T20:34:52+00:00monthlyhttps://rambulatory.com/contact/2017-06-30T16:36:12+00:00weekly0.6https://rambulatory.comdaily1.02025-06-05T02:39:51+00:00