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Mar 9, 2012

The Indian Washing Machine

Built in the pre-button era these washing stones will get your clothes clean for sure. I say pre-button era because with a few smacks of your shirt on this rock you are likely bound to loose a button or two. But it takes a skilled washer to wash your clothes on these rough surfaces and not tear them. In many smaller villages and towns in India you'll see men and women washing their clothes by rive...

Mar 9, 2012
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Hiking in the Western Ghats

At the end of our Culinary and Spiritual Tour Markley spent 4 days hiking and camping in the Western Ghats, the mountain range that runs down the spine of South India and divides Tamil Nadu from Kerala. After the heat of the plains, the cool mountains and spectacular scenery was
Mar 9, 2012
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How do I concentrate better?

The following question came in on email to me and below is my response. How do I concentrate better - I manage a good quality 5 mins at most with minor drifting but then my mind wonders massively after this...? The best way to learn how to concentrate better is to practice it m
Mar 8, 2012

The Indian Light Switch

Every now and then we post something cute from our travels. And this photo was taken in a small hotel in a little village in southern India. I suppose there are many ways to control lighting within a room but if you ever want absolute control over each light bulb then there is no
Mar 7, 2012
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Farewell Dinner on our Culinary Adventure

After two nights in Kanadukathan in the heart of the Chettinad district in Tamil Nadu, we headed west to Madurai, ancient Tamil capital of the south for the last night of our culinary and spiritual adventure. The beautiful Heritage Madurai resort was home for the last night and f
Mar 7, 2012
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Wellness & Meditation Retreat in Indonesia

We'd like to announce our next spiritual adventure planned for September of this year to the islands of Indonesia. More details to come but the current plan is for us to travel, explore and retreat on the islands of Bali, Lombok, the Gili Islands and Java. Nothing like tropical i
Mar 6, 2012

Indonesia Wellness & Meditation Retreat

We'd like to announce our next spiritual adventure planned for September of this year to the islands of Indonesia. More details to come but the current plan is for us to travel, explore and retreat on the islands of Bali, Lombok, the Gili Islands and Java. Nothing like tropical i