Live, Love, Learn, Travel
Day two of our Rhine River cruise started with a stop in Kinderdijk, a province of South Holland, Netherlands. Kinderdijk is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its network of 19 windmills, built-in the 1700s. The windmills are still in operation today, and were designed to move water, as part of the flood-management system.
Arriving in Amsterdam to start a 7-night Rhine River Cruise. The first day featured exploration of Amsterdam’s China Town, Red Light District, St. Nicholas’ Basilica, and more.
After a fabulous stay in Dharamshala, we were off to Shimla. This was the longest drive between cities, taking about 6 hours. Upon arrival in Shimla, we had to wait along the side of the road for my local guide. Why, I wasn’t sure why, but I waited. It turns out that the hotel I […]
My journey to learn more about Buddhism, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and Tibet began with a visit to The Tibet Museum. This free museum details the struggles of the Tibetan people and why many of them, including the Dalai Lama, now live in India. It is a small museum, only take about 45 minutes […]
After two nights in Dalhousie, it was time to pack up and continue on to Dharamshala. It was another 4+ hour car ride on winding roads that curve around the mountain sides, providing for beautiful scenery. I stayed at Surya McLeod in Upper Dharamshala (also known as McLeodganj), in a room with an amazing view […]
