A Few Words About India and the Intestinal Tract
While typing up my travelogue, I realized that there is one topic that pretty much warrants its very own paragraphs. I apologize in advance for offending anyone’s sensibilities — but hey, let me know and I’ll take you off the…
Where Life is a Musical
Ahh, tropical oasis — although it was rainy season, the sun would shine for most of the day. Persuaded the manager at the nicest resort to let me stay for pennies — he was very bored. Tucked into my beautiful…
Tirapati to the Indian Ocean
After wading through the colorfully attired hairless families sprawled around the cement floor of the train station enjoying naps and snacks, passed the “urination free zone” (which is in reality a urination zone), and across the railroad tracks I found…
Ark of the Covenant
Axum is a dusty, dirty town with layers upon layers of ancient history. I hired a guide, and visited the ruins around town, after a lecture in the museum while sitting on a pillar pedestal from the 3rd century BC. Sites included, the Queen…
Lake Tana
My friend from the bus insisted on showing me several hotels to choose from – I just wanted a cab to the nearest bed with a flush toilet and shower. Walked from the bus station to the main road following…
