Memories from Southeast Asia

I wrote this post last year around this time when my husband, Seth, and I had just returned from an unforgettable trip to southeast Asia. I got to celebrate my big 30th birthday there scuba diving among many other amazing experiences… I never posted this entry anywhere, and I actually never finished telling the story. So, I’ll start by sharing the beginning of it this time. And hopefully in the near future I’ll finish sharing all the rest of it.

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3 weeks. 3 countries. Big 30th birthday! No expectations. Just miracles!

Southeast Asia stole my heart. I absolutely loved it, all the ups, the minor downs, and everything else in between! From bathing with baby elephants to feeding monkeys, from sunrise at one of the ancient world’s wonders to scuba diving among beautiful marine life, along with endless ancient temples and gorgeous serene beaches, Southeast Asia provided more than I even imagined. I fell in love every morning waking up and stayed up late night after night as life in those moments was more exciting than the idea of a good night sleep.

We spent a few months planning this trip, although the real planning started just a few weeks before the departure date. This was certainly the trip of a lifetime, but only until the next one… Yes, the travel bug has inevitably bitten me and therefore more worldly adventures are in our near future horizon already. More on this later so stay tuned!

~ Erinda

To be continued…

Hello from India!

Hello world, I am writing to you from beautiful India, filled to the brim with excitement to be here! I arrived in Delhi on November 1st and I am planning to travel around this fascinating country for three months. During this time, I plan on visiting sacred sites, explore forts and royal dwellings, advance my Yoga practice and teaching, experience and learn new styles of meditation, enjoy some beautiful nature, and most definitely eat the most delicious food, ever!

Words could not do justice in explaining the vastness of my joy right now. I have been wanting to make this trip reality for years, and so now it finally is. In my best attempt to showcase glimpses of this beautiful country and culture, I will continue on this post with photos instead, hopefully expressing a thousand words through them. I hope you enjoy! Make sure to check on my public Instagram feed here for regular posts as I move around the country.

Chalo Chale? Basically meaning “let’s get going” in Hindi 😉  I do love languages after all!

India Gate
Red Fort
Traditional Indian dancers outside Red Fort
Red Fort gates
Inside the Red Fort
Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

POST NOTE:

If you enjoyed these photos from my first few days in India, you may really enjoy the new Instagram account I created specifically dedicated to travel photography. Check it out here and show some love with your thumbs and words!

~ Erinda