India – Pushkar
A panoramic view from our hotel balcony in Pushkar, India. This holy town buzzes to the sound of chanting, bells… and
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Truck stop
At a truck stop, a Sikh chauffeur showed us where we were on the map while the mechanics wanted to… know what was in our water bottles. (Whiskey? diesel?) The place was a world in itself since the mechanics lived behind their workshops.
Amber palace
Suddenly we caught sight of Amber fort, nestled between the Aravalli hills.That first glimpse left us speechless and we
India – cyclists
A steady stream of fully loaded two wheelers race to their destination in Agra, India. It was surprising that they managed…
India – Taj Mahal
A photo gallery of India’s Taj Mahal. We arrived at dawn. As the sun rose, the Taj’s appearance continually changed… With every shift of light and perspective, another magnificent Taj Mahal came into view.
India – Fatehpur Sikri
A photo gallery of Fatehpur Sikri, India. The “Gate of Victory” was built to honor the Moghul emperor Akbar. This… monumental entrance leads to the now deserted imperial city of Fatehpur Sikri. It’s a stunning complex full of palaces, ornamental pools, and elaborate carvings.
Intersection
Distracted by the movie billboards, Grace collided with a rickshaw. Thankfully nothing was damaged and they were both able to… pedal on.
Nepal – bicycle culture
A photo gallery of Nepal’s bicycle culture. The Nepalese use them to help earn a living. They use them to… transport passengers and goods. Some rickshaw chauffeurs even sleep in their machines.
Bodhnath
A magical evening around the Bodhnath stupa. During full moon, Tibetan families came there to light candles in honor of… the Buddha.
Dasain
During the Dasain festival, rental bike owners make offerings to Durga. To help ensure a safe year on the road.
Swayambhunath
In 1982 I saw a photo of Swayambhunath. The temple was so exotic and different from everything that I knew… in Seattle. I resolved to one day go see it. Years later Paul and I arrived there at dawn while Nepalese pilgrims circled the stupa. It was better than I expected.
Nepal – children
A photo gallery of kids in the Kathmandu Valley. The kids have turned the valley’s streets into a playground. They… fly kites, climb up statues and enjoy clowning around with tourists.
Nepal – Bhaktapur
A photo gallery of Bhaktapur, Nepal. The timeless air of Bhaktapur made it a perfect place for a break. We… spent days wandering the cobblestone streets and sitting on temple steps observing life around us.
Pedaling the Terai
Nepal isn’t just soaring mountains. The Mahendra highway runs through the Terai, a strip of flat land between the Indian… border and the Himalayan foothills. It had a serene simple beauty, so unlike the frantic chaos of neighboring India.
Khusum hotel
Pfff… We hadn’t slept a wink. Throughout the night, truck and bus drivers stopped at our hotel for a meal. When they left, they couldn’t resist revving their engines and blasting their horns.