Perk #1 of Self-Employment:  Flexible Work Location

Being self-employed now for almost two years, I’ve had moments that I’ve wanted the normalcy and predictability of a full-time job:  health care, paid time…

Saying Bye to India from Mumbai

After nearly 7 months out of the US and 8 months on the road, Brandon and I were ready to go home and have a…

Aurangabad – some bright spots in an otherwise boring city

Aurangabad is the launch pad for the Ajanta and Ellora Caves, both World Heritage sites worth checking out if you have the time.  More about…

Catching up! 3 more India posts, starting with GOA

Maybe it’s because we visited the ever so popular Palolem Beach in late November, but I found it to be really affordable and relaxing.  We…

No more posts until I’m back in the USA

I’ve been planning on posting about our experience in Goa and Aurangabad prior to leaving India, but it’s not going to happen.  Although I have…

Mysore

For me, Mysore had all the positives I look for an Indian city.   It’s extremely walkable and the bus system is clearly marked and…

Food!

Some of the food we’re going to miss: Masala Dosa with Coconut Chutney From front: Mysore Pak, Rasmalai, Mysore Pak, and a plain lassi Papadam:…

Recovering in Varkala

It finally happened. We got sick.  Part of me thinks this is because we were starting to get proud of our seemingly superior gastrointestinal tracts.…

Diwali in Madurai

When we arrived in Madurai, the day before Diwali, the festivities had already begun.  There was a noticeable elevation of spirits, joy in the air. …

No birds… No tigers

“No birds,” said the man working the entrance to the Kumarakom Bird   Sanctuary.  Ok, we just traveled an hour by bus to get here, then  …