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Himalaya

Say a little prayer

By On January 29, 2012

In and around Leh we visited the most beautiful monasteries and one thing I like in particular are the prayer wheels. These prayer wheels are cylindrical wheels on a spindle you can… Read More

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Himalaya

Jule! Jule! Jule!

By On January 27, 2012

Young ones. Old folks. Sales men. And even the kids playing on the streets in Leh say Jule. At first we had no idea what it meant, but Jule means a lot:… Read More

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Himalaya

Stupefying Shanti Stupa

By On January 27, 2012

After cold nights in tents, altitude sickness on the high passes and 21 loop-roads we finally arrive in Leh. One of the most beautiful sights in Leh is the Shanti Stupa. While we… Read More

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India

Be Gentle On My Curves

By On January 22, 2012

Two days after the Gata Loops we are driving on the More Plains. A plateau with huge, golden mountains on either side. There’s no road here so to get from one side… Read More

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India

The Roof Of the World

By On January 11, 2012

On the highway from Manali to…wait. Did I say highway? Correction: on the rocky, steepy, sometimes partly missing road from Manali to Leh you will pass Baralachala. A high mountain pass that… Read More