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I had some simple ideas of what the clinic and rooms would look like from the blog and photos Alan had shared from his visit here last year.  I was not prepared for what it really looked like. In preparing … Continue reading →

Thursday morning and we are headed to the airport to fly down to Hyderabad today to go the Ayurvedic (ancient Indian medicine) clinic.  We have one last fantastic breakfast in the Imperial’s beautiful 1911 room.  We savor many treats, knowing … Continue reading →

We wake early with the promise of watching the sunrise over the Taj.  We don the hotel robes, dig into the mangos left in the room and sit on the patio.  Unfortunately, it is overcast.  I have a morning nap … Continue reading →

Driving through the streets of Agra was even more shocking than Delhi.  Not only were there people everywhere, but the small crowded streets were lined with people, trash and building ruble. We arrived at 8:30 in the morning at The … Continue reading →

At home when we were discussing the trip, I was not keen on taking the train.  Through our friend Hayley, we connected with her friend Renee, who had recently visited India.  Renee introduced us to Emma Horn, a British tour … Continue reading →

For day two we planned to meet our guide later in the day (to avoid the heat) and see the Old Delhi Market. To spend the hotter part of the day in a cool place he suggested seeing the National … Continue reading →

After arriving Saturday night, Susan and I had a late dinner and then off to bed so that we would be ready for our first day of touring in Delhi. We met our guide in the lobby at 9:00 a.m. … Continue reading →

I arrived in Delhi at about 5am, Saturday am at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.  The modern airport felt welcoming and easy to navigate.  The airport is crisp, clean and huge and was built in 2010 for the Commonwealth Games. … Continue reading →

It is Friday afternoon and I had my last treatment this morning. I leave Sunday afternoon and arrive back in the States early Monday morning. That means I now have a couple of days to relax and get ready for … Continue reading →