More vacation plans in the upcoming weeks...
1) Varanasi - a big group is headed to Varanasi this coming weekend. What's there? The Ganges River. It's the river of Northern India and Bangladesh. The river has a long history of reverence in India and is worshipped byHindus as a goddess, often called the "Holy River." It's said to be cleansing in more ways than imaginable. Some have dared to jump in (ie. Schweitz) but I think I'll just watch from afar (not sure what kind of bacteria/living/dead things are floating around.) For more info, Click Here.
2) Hampi - located within the ruins of Vijayanagara, we're headed here in a few weeks. It will be a 12 hour train ride to get there, 12 hours to get home. Hampi is a place for motor scootering, shopping and temples. Apparently what I'll see will be worth the journey. For more info, Click Here.
3) The "Golden Triangle" (Delhi, Agra, Jaipur) - Taking a trip to see the Taj Mahal (in Agra), Delhi and Jaipur. The cities are within a 5 hour driving distance of each other. Here's some touristy info on the triange, Click Here.