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Things I miss about India (Part 2)

by abroadvolunteers
( April 23rd, 2010 )

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I LOVE all the beautiful bangles in India… so colorful, pretty, and affordable!    Many of the ones above are made from glass.

I brought several pairs back to the States for family and friends.  My personal collection is now big enough that …

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Things I miss about India…

by abroadvolunteers
( April 16th, 2010 )

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I’ve written previously about the kolams women and children draw outside their homes in South India.  These spectacular ones were done at a performing arts center I frequented during Chennai’s music season.  Do you see the peacocks in the …

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Photo Friday: East vs West

by abroadvolunteers
( April 2nd, 2010 )

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Yes, those are toilets!  I saw a lot of this in India— particularly in the North— Eastern ‘squat’ toilets and Western toilets.  Often side-by-side at the same venue.   How nice to have a choice!   This always made me smile, particularly when …

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