Climbing Mount Everest the hard way!
Mount Everest. Touring Kathmandu and Patan yesterday was surprisingly interesting and exotic. However, the main purpose of our trip to Nepal was to go up Mount Everest. Since Kathmandu is already at an elevation of 4,600 feet, we only had another 25,000 feet or so to climb to reach the summit. I had been warned…
The Gandhi paradox – A day in New Delhi!
The Gandhi paradox. We visited the Gandhi Smriti (Memorial) in the center of New Delhi, the house and garden where Gandhi lived the last month of his life and where he was assassinated on the 30th of January 1948. Even today, the Gandhi Smriti is a remarkably peaceful oasis in the middle of a…
The Best of Viking River Cruises – Part II
See the first part of this article here: The Best of Viking River Cruises – Part I VIKING LONGSHIP: The design and layout of the Viking Longships, the latest ships of Viking River Cruises, is simply awesome. Engineered and designed for maximum comfort, socializing, unobstructed viewing, and ease of traffic flow, the Viking Longship is a…
BEST of Bahamas food : Crack Conch!
BEST of Bahamas food : Crack Conch with pigeon peas and rice ! Read our previous posting: “Best of Azerbaijan food: Lamb Pilaf (Plov)!” Crack Conch with pigeon peas and rice is a traditional dish in the Bahamas, which will leave you wanting to come back for more. Photo @Wherethefoodis Here’s a good…