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Second Day (a tough one!) and Third on Trek – Alan

The second day of the trek was really a tough one. What was supposed to be a 7-8 hour day on the trail I turned into 9 hours. My guide, Sonam stayed with me the entire time and ultimately, the horseman … Continue reading →

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Catching up with the trek in-progress – Alan

Wednesday, the first day of my trek, Predome picks me up at the hotel at 7:00am. The hotel staff has just set up the buffet, so I hurriedly eat a couple of eggs and we hit the road. For gear … Continue reading →

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Alan’s Arrival – Susan

Alan was scheduled for three flights on India’s Jet Airways to fly from Leh in the north to Hyderabad in central India on Tuesday, the 16th.  I rode out to the airport to meet him with the Senior Dr. Raju as … Continue reading →

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Treatment Update – Susan

My original motivation for coming to the Raju family clinic was to cure an autoimmune thyroid issue.  I am back for year 2, based on a positive first treatment last year.  I have come to realize this may take several years.  Honestly, … Continue reading →

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Gratitude – Susan

Reasons I am grateful for Christopher Alan Myers: He loves unconditionally and teaches it each day. He is a wonderful husband, father, son and in-law. He enjoys helping the kids with their schoolwork and projects. He makes me laugh at the … Continue reading →

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The Indian Streets – Susan

The Clinic Street The clinic is located in a middle class gated community called Sahara Estates. There are many tree-lined streets with houses.  Here is a photo of the street where the clinic is located.  It is not that unusual, except when you … Continue reading →

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Settling In – Susan

Morning Walkers I have been at the clinic a week and had my 7th treatment.  The days have fallen into a nice routine.  I walk the neighborhood streets each morning at 6:00 with a few guests for exercise, have my pulse read … Continue reading →

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Trekking? Not So Fast – Alan

Not so fast says my body. Everything was going along swimmingly, I arrived on Friday, and as I said earlier I slept most of that day away! Then Saturday and Sunday I gradually increased my activity to the point that … Continue reading →

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Updates from the North -Susan

Northern Minnesota and India, that is!  Grandma Rose Mary and Jack Sarah on her bunk at camp! visited Sarah at camp over the weekend and here are some fun photos from the visit. Jacob was on a canoe trip this … Continue reading →

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Trip to Northern India – Alan

I left Chicago on July 3rd and headed east to Zurich and then on to Delhi. The trip this year seemed easier. Certainly traveling in business class had something to do with it, but in general I think I am … Continue reading →

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