Feb 20
The past two days of running around in Paris had taken its toll on two of my friends and they decided to stay back in the hotel as the other three of us ventured out to our next destination. Inspired by films like The Longest Day and Saving Private Ryan and also by the PC …
Feb 05
We live and die; Christ died and lived! ~John Stott Yes, Easter holidays were just around the corner and I got busy planning my second and longest Euro Trip! Euro Trip 2 as I’d like to call it. The first one was to Italy. After a lot of thought and numerous permutations and combinations …
Jan 21
A quick 1 Hour 15 minute early morning flight from Madrid brought us to Barcelona right in time for breakfast. We took a train from the airport to the city, which was surprisingly free of cost. I am not sure if that is the case always but maybe it was just because it was Christmas. We …
Jan 09
Circa 2007, another Christmas holiday was fast approaching while I was working in Denmark and as usual I was busy preparing for my next vacation. This time it was going to be Spain. Hola! A day before the eve of Christmas, we left for Madrid via Billund. Billund, if you remember was the airport we …
Dec 14
Article first published as Raid de Himalaya – The Incredible Journey Ends on Technorati. Continuing from where I had left… There was no spare tyre at our disposal even now and the distance to cover was huge. Driving slow and steadily was the only option we had. We arrived at Pang after crossing Nakeela Pass …
Dec 11
Yea people, after some sleepless nights, CafeInks is pleased to announce it’s own space in the Android Universe. Now there is an easy way to follow your favourite blog. If you have an Android device (I am sure you do, if not get one!) download CafeInks app from the Android Market. If you have your Android …
Dec 09
Did you know that in really old times people used to take photos on slides and transparencies? Of course you know and probably you still have those old memories stacked away somewhere in your attic. The most common slide is the 35mm version on a 2 X 2 cardboard mount. The slide could be inserted …
Dec 06
One good thing about our group was that we did not panic in any situation. Things seldom go according to our plans and when you are in Raid de Himalaya, things not going according to plan is implied (with a double underline!). After crossing Bara-lacha la and covering some distance towards Sarchu our own little …
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