Welcome to Pune!

DAY 3: Yes, I arrived safe and sound in Pune and checked into my “serviced” apartment. This is the view of the front yard, from my balcony. Beautifully groomed, with a nice little pond in some units. Wondering what the adjacent lots look like? Think “Slum Dog Millionaire”. I will save that picture for another …

Courtyard by Marriot - Gurgaon/Delhi

Am I at a Merriott?

DAY 2: I have stayed at many a Courtyard by Marriott hotels in my travels. This one in Gurgaon, just outside of Delhi, definitely surprised me with its designer high end interior decor, making me feel right at home :) Oh, and the owner just happened to have his annual bash that night! What a …

Glyn, Farshad, Sebastien

Goodbye Vancouver!

DAY 1: It is always nice to be sent off on a journey by familiar faces. Two of my best friends, Glyn and Sebastien, came to see me off, had lunch and wished me farewell at the Vancouver airport. अलविदा, Vancouver! Hello भारत.

Map of India

A picture is worth a thousand words…

They say a picture is worth more than a thousand words. I say sure, but it also helps lazy people do less work. Perhaps. As I was getting ready to embark on my month long journey to India, I was asked by family and friends if I would be sending email updates, or will have …