Category Archives: India

21 Spectacular Sets of Steps, Stairs, Staircases and Stairways: They all lead somewhere

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wat Kaew Temple (Wat Kaewkorawaram), Thailand

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Cemetery Pictures and Burial Practices From Around the World

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

I have often been fascinated by the wide range of burial customs we have seen while traveling around the world. Each different culture, country or religion has their own way of paying tribute to or memorializing their departed. Here are … Continue reading →

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Picture of the day ~ On the street in Old Delhi, India

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

This was taken in March, 2014 in Delhi, India. It was our first full day there. We were a bit jet lagged and definitely over whelmed by all the sights, sounds, smells, color, confusion, traffic and people. In other words, … Continue reading →

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Recap – A trip around the world in pictures

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

On March 13th, we flew out of Los Angeles, with a change of planes in Beijing, which brought us to New Delhi, India. This was the starting point for our seven month around-the-world dream trip. Picking out a favorite or … Continue reading →

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India and Nepal ~ a wrap up, the good, the bad and the ugly

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

  Before I get too entrenched in Barcelona, I wanted to recap what we experienced and learned in India and Nepal.  This was both a challenging and a rewarding trip and I have mixed feelings about our time there. First … Continue reading →

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Varanasi, India ~ Ganges River Boat Ride at Dawn, Prayers, Bathing and Cremations

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday, March 26th, Varanasi, India This was our last full day in Varanasi and it started early.  The first scheduled event was to witness the morning rituals along the Ganges River by boat.  On the bus at 5:00, we got … Continue reading →

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Khajuraho, Varanasi, Evening Sacred Prayer Ceremony on Ganges River

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday, March 25th tour of Khajuraho, flight to Varanasi and evening on the Ganges River Our walk from the bus to the first monuments offered up several photo ops: Khajuraho Group of Monuments The Western Temples included the Bharatji Temple, … Continue reading →

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Shatabdi Express Train, Chaturbhuj Temple and bus to Khajuraho

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday, March 24th, On a train Today is a travel day.  The rail system in India was on time, however that is not always the case I was told.  The station was old, but not overly crowded as we waited … Continue reading →

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Agra ~ Taj Mahal, I’timad-ud-Daulah, Agra Fort

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday, March 23, Agra, India Taj Mahal For as long as I can remember I have dreamed of visiting the Taj Mahal.  Truly a monument to love, and considered by many as one of the seven wonders of the world. … Continue reading →

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Jaipur to Agra ~ School visit, Abhaneri Chand Baori (stepwell), Harshat Mata temple

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday, March 22nd ~ Driving from Jaipur to Agra Actually I should rephrase that.  We were riding in a bus, not driving.  I can not even imagine trying to drive here.  There are absolutely NO rules to the road other … Continue reading →

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