by Kelley Amrein | Jan 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
After the Spirit Guided Journeys trip last November I promised to post the recipe for the chicken mince dish that Poonam Illuri of Gaia Bangalore taught us to make. The problem is, I forgot to take a picture of the dish last fall. But, during my March visit Poonam...
by Kelley Amrein | Jan 7, 2018 | Ganges River, India 2015, Meditation, Refelction, Travel, Travel in India, Uncategorized
A white stone. I saw it from the corner of my eye and heard its silent call. My hand reached, then I hesitated. Was I allowed to pick up these stones that littered the riverbed? I stretched my arm overhead, a camouflage maneuver, as I glanced at the others in my...
by Kelley Amrein | Apr 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
Come along with me next fall and you will have the opportunity to visit some majestic temples on our travels. We’ll also take time for a stop at the Kaveri River where she meets with two other rivers in a powerful yet peaceful merging of goddess energy. The Sri...
by Kelley Amrein | Mar 30, 2015 | India, India 2015, Road trip India, Sights along the way, Travel, Travel in India, Uncategorized
I find it a bit tough to nap when I am traveling by car in India. There is too much to see and even if I close my eyes for a moment, a sudden lurch or rapid swerve of the automobile, and I’m wide awake, curious, and sometimes alarmed, about what is going on...
by Kelley Amrein | Mar 26, 2015 | India, India 2015, Palaces in India, Shopping in India, The Lalitha Mahal, The Mysore Palace, Travel, Travel in India, Uncategorized
Mysore is one of the loveliest cities in south India, known for it palaces, gardens, and temples. While I love Bangalore, and it is my home base in India, I love spending time in Mysore to enjoy the peaceful vibe the city has to offer. March in Mysore is hot, usually...
by Kelley Amrein | Jan 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
“A poor man celebrates the New Year once a year. A rich man celebrates each day. But the richest man celebrates every moment.” From Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Celebrating Silence. Today is January 3, 2015. Three days into the new year. The celebrations are...
