A Jam-Packed Day in Delhi
Today Todd’s day is filled with adventure from riding his bike on the streets of Delhi to visiting one of the most unique schools on the planet. Continue reading A Jam-Packed Day in Delhi
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Safe and Sound, On the Ground
Not long after I finish writing the last entry, an announcement comes over the PA. The snacks and drinks that were ordered for us while we wait won’t be necessary – the flight is leaving! And soon we are all … Continue reading Safe and Sound, On the Ground
Trip Update: Changes and Progress
Todd’s plans may have changed a little bit but one thing is certain: Big adventures will be coming starting December 1. Continue reading Trip Update: Changes and Progress
Remembering Your Future Self
It’s Tuesday morning in Bangalore and the alarm is going off. 5:00 AM. Time to do our final packing and catch our plane. Our first flight will take us from Bangalore to Delhi, dropping us off there just around lunch … Continue reading Remembering Your Future Self
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Arch, Dome or Half Circle: Mehrauli
In 2016, on my last day in Delhi I take my host’s advice and head in an unlikely direction. I turn left out of their apartment building instead of right – which would have brought me to the metro station. … Continue reading Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Arch, Dome or Half Circle: Mehrauli
Photo Challenge: Over 100 Years Old – Qutb Complex
One of the things I notice when travelling to India is how new everything is back home, relatively speaking. One of our oldest cities, Quebec City, celebrated its 400th anniversary when I was there in 2008. For many places in … Continue reading Photo Challenge: Over 100 Years Old – Qutb Complex
2018 India Trip – The Food!
People who know me know I love to cook – and in great part that is because I love to eat. This latest trip to India was a treat in this sense. Along with lots of Indian food that I’ve … Continue reading 2018 India Trip – The Food!
Moments: Thursday on the Blue Line in Delhi
I am sitting on the train next to an older man who has just beckoned me to sit next to him in the seats designated primarily for older people (but I’m one of the oldest now not already sitting). Daegan is standing next to me with his sketchbook and pencil out, drawing the old man I’m sitting next to. A few stops later the doors open and two older bearded men came on board, both in pure white shalwar kameez, vests, and big white beards. I got up instantly as I was no longer the eldest and said to the … Continue reading Moments: Thursday on the Blue Line in Delhi
Landing in Delhi
It’s 5:30 AM, my usual wake-up time at home but here it is not work that wakes me, but my stomach. My stomach is telling me that something is wrong – it is dinner time back home and I need to eat. It’s not got the memo yet. Meanwhile, the sounds of the city go on. As the sound of horns honking decreased, peace entered the area. But soon after the chowkidar (watchman) started making his rounds. You could tell because he bangs his lathi (a big stick – don’t get up to any mischief or you’ll feel it!) on … Continue reading Landing in Delhi
Hey Delhi and Jaipur! Tell Me Your Stories!
As many of you know, my partner, Sage, is a storyteller and teacher of storytelling here in Toronto. But she also has a podcast in which she shares other people’s stories as told by them. Some are by people she has met in Toronto either through storytelling performances or through her workshops and classes she’s offered over the years. Others, though are complete strangers who had a story they wanted to share. In just over three weeks, my son, Daegan, and I will be headed to Delhi to spend a week there, and another week in Jaipur. Do you live … Continue reading Hey Delhi and Jaipur! Tell Me Your Stories!
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