July 10, 2012 I am not quite sure, as I write this, when I will actually have the chance to post it. However, the first 72 hours in India already reaffirmed what entices me back.  After about two days of traveling

June 8, 2013 The single week I spent in Pohnpei proved to be restful, fulfilling, rewarding and joyful.  That in and off itself seemed odd, as I so often get myself into quirky situations that catch me off-guard and result in

January 9, 2016 Even though your flight may be on time, over Mumbai they make your plane circle the airport several times.  So you're late. After the aerial tour of the airport, you end up in line for the bus to

January 6, 2016 In a place where monkeys roam about and cows wandered unharmed, how can you not feel charmed by and a bit reflective on human nature? The cows are taken for granted, generally, noticed only when one needs to

January 2, 2016 Many people embrace my visits to India.  In fact, I have had the great pleasure of visiting most places and friends more than once, which has contributed to forming close relationships and valued friendships. My current trip focused

December 31, 2015 Christmas started simply. The Theatre group I am traveling with performed on christmas eve.  Between packing up, getting to the hotel, a late dinner and meeting, Christmas arrived quietly during the meeting.  Arjun, one of the actors, turned

December 29, 2015 Just a Kind Moment In Kolkata, the Theatre Company I am traveling with, needed to set up during the day for the evenings performance.  Since other shows were also performing in the single theatre venue, the company had to