Tag Archives: India

The Most Beautiful Bridges You Never Want to Cross

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Voices Extraordinary

Because the Himalayas in the vicinity of Nanda Devi are subject to monsoonal rains, there are a lot of streams, rivers, and waterfalls throughout this region. And the unfortunate coincidence of the timing of my trip with the worst monsoon … Continue reading →

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Leeches in the Himalayas: Part 3 – Winner of the “most leeches” award!

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Voices Extraordinary

Needless to say on our second day hiking up into the Himalayas we were all rather tuned in to watching for leeches. They were active in the shade when the sun wasn’t shining on them, and in the evening, but … Continue reading →

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India – More Danger on the High Himalayan Roads (Segment No. 8)

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Voices Extraordinary

“High” Mountain Roads It’s hard to describe to you how high the Himalayan Mountains really are. How do you describe in written words what you audibly gasp at when you see it? Your jaw drops open and you find yourself … Continue reading →

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India – Arrival (Segment No. 2)

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Voices Extraordinary

When I flew into New Delhi it was midafternoon and it took some time for all of us to get our luggage and our belongings together. I was there about eight years ago as a participant in a University of … Continue reading →

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India (segment 1)

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Voices Extraordinary

I remember looking down. The river was about 150 feet below me and it was a raging torrent. It was a large river and the gradient was so steep that it was cascading down over rocks and boulders much more … Continue reading →

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