Monthly Archives: April 2012

From Leh flew to Jammu and took a bus to Amritsar, home to the Golden Temple, the most important temple for Sikhs. Had no idea how striking it would be. It’s centered in a large pool within an enormous complex, and there were thousands of people t… Continue reading →

There is nothing like going to a distant land to clear your head and make you aware of the things you take for granted. In Leh and the Ladakh region of India, the power would go out several times a day, heat and hot water was a luxury, Tibetan pra… Continue reading →

We were fooled, because all the roads we saw East of Leh the day before were paved and in good condition. So we rented a motorcycle to check out the sights West of Leh. We got a Pulsar, which is made by Bajaj, the maker of my scooter. In fact, Wes… Continue reading →

The Ladakh region in India is full of Buddhist temples and monasteries. Continue reading →

Up at 11,500 feet in the Ladakh region of India, which surprisingly is mostly Tibetan Buddhist. Continue reading →

I stupidly forgot the medicine I brought just for this. Continue reading →