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Mcleod Ganj

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Tao of Stu

What do you do when you’re in a car and suddenly four lorries are heading towards you? We were driving from Nakodar in Punjab, towards Mcleod Ganj in the foothills of the Himalayas. In the distance a very slow, overladen … Continue reading →

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Trip to Amritsar Part 2: A History of Violence in Punjab

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Tao of Stu

Following our meal at the langar in the Golden Temple, the Roopra family offered to show me several other historical sites in Amritsar. The temple street was lined with souvenir shops, sweet stalls and lassi bars. Well, in the hot, … Continue reading →

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Trip to Amritsar Part 1: The Golden Temple

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Tao of Stu

Early into our stay in Punjab, Jessy's family decided to take us to Amritsar to provide us with more insight into their culture. We packed our bags shortly after sunrise and then hit the road for a two and a … Continue reading →

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A Warm Welcoming in Punjab

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Tao of Stu

Our next destination was Punjab, the north Indian state that was brutally halved between India and Pakistan after they won their independence from Britain in 1947. Maserji drove us to the Delhi airport (also the bus terminal) where we searched … Continue reading →

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Onwards and Upwards

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Tao of Stu

Our final day in Delhi staying with Jessy's family has come to an end. Our stay with them has been humbling. What amazed me the most was how willing they were to give when they had so little. Their family … Continue reading →

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