Monthly Archives: November 2011

Feasting on the Embrace

The wedding is tomorrow.  In about 30 minutes the henna application starts for the women guests, most especially the bride who will have designs applied on both hands up to her elbows, and both feet. I am SO excited!  And … Continue reading

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Impromptu Circus and Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because my interpretation of this holiday is that it is an opportunity to sit around a table celebrating abundance with people I love and to take stock of what fills me with gratitude.  This morning started with a … Continue reading

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Madames’ Adventure to Moscow

Tuesday morning was our first full meal breaking the fast since Saturday evening’s violent purge, coinciding with our 2 week mark.  Papaya juice, porridge and white toast never tasted so good. It was inevitable. Our delicate, sensitive systems were destined for … Continue reading

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RelaaaaX your body. RelaaaaX your mind.

Inhale deeeeePLEE, exhale compleeeetLEE. So said the Sivananda-trained yoga teacher.  The class started at 8.  I was awake at 6.  The sleep pattern these days is erratic.  One night sleep eludes me, the next I am falling asleep in my … Continue reading

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Mumbai. Magic.

Only the hum of the air conditioner at 3:30 a.m.  No traffic, no taxis conversing in the cacophony of beeps, even the crows cawing is silent at this hour.  Awake, mind whirring, digesting the feast for the senses served up … Continue reading

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Kerala, 11.12 – 14 (44 photos), by Lisa Messano

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13-11-2011 Album (37 photos), by Lisa Messano

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Mumbai, 11.9 – 11.12 (111 photos), by Lisa Messano

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Hong Kong

One night and two very full days in Hong Kong, spent. Hong Kong is a city built on a city, built on a city. To move through it is like being dropped into an M.C. Escher print, constant movement in … Continue reading

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Departures

Off to an interesting start.  We showed up on time this morning for our 12:50 pm flight and were offered the opportunity to take the flight 12 hours later.  For this inconvenience, Cathay Pacific would give us vouchers to upgrade … Continue reading

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