Nathan Nelson Me at the Kailash temple Originally uploaded by Natmandu. Well, a quick two-day trip up to Aurangabad, and I’m back in Mumbai. I’ve just been up to see the rock-cut caves of Ellora and the carvings and paintings of Ajanta – all very impressive indeed, though hard work in the afternoon sun, and the souvenir …
I’m in Mumbai – well at least until tonight. After a tragically short stay in the very pleasant Panjim, I flew up here yesterday. Panjim was an example of how it is a good idea to a) research your destinations first and b) to get out of a place straight away if you’re not crazy …
Sorry, that was my worst blog title yet. I’m in Palolem, Goa, after having had a few separate recommendations to come here – and for the first couple of days I’ve hated it. It seems that there is nothing for you to do here unless you’re on honeymoon, with a mate, want nothing more than …
I’m off to Goa tonight after five (or was it six) great days in Hampi – Hampi is a fantastic place. It’s a bit like India with the sound turned down, and the landscape, temples and shrines are amazing. The Mango Tree wins the award for the best view from a restaurant ever – a …
Filming Bollywood Originally uploaded by Natmandu. I’ve uploaded a few new pics, but Hampi is not exactly on the information superhighway – more like a lay-by – so not too many pics yet as it takes forever! This one is of filming of a new movie at the AVM studios, Chennai – Tamil Nadu has …
I almost forgot. Something very strange happened to me at Kovalam. The sea there is clear and clean – you can be in it up to your neck, and see your feet through the blue-green water. The sand under your feet is pristine. I went out swimming most mornings when I was at Kovalam, and …
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