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Buddhists at the Beach

December 23, 2003June 8, 2009 gardellaLeave a comment

On Sunday, we came down to the beach in a place called Varkala. Overlooking the beach are red cliffs, atop which are perched a series of small hotels, restaurants and and shops. At any given time there are 4-5 eagles riding the air currents above the cliffs. The water is the perfect temperature, and I spent about three hours in the surf.

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Back to the Beach

December 30, 2003June 8, 2009 gardella1 Comment

Starting Christmas night people began to leave. Marc, Pema and Champa headed out to Chennai, where they were hoping to catch a boat to the Andaman Islands. I decided to stick around until the 27th, but couldn’t make up my mind where to go, but was feeling like being on my own for awhile.

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Happy New Year

January 1, 2004June 8, 2009 gardellaLeave a comment

I seem to be stuck in Varkala. I had only planned to be here for two or three days, and now I’ve been here five days and don’t want to leave. I have also been joined by Helena, a friend I met back in Mussoorie. It is nice to have a friend in town.

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