Throughout the history of humanity, we have been attracted to and fascinated by higher ground. Some regard these sites as the abode of gods, while others see more practical reasons to favor such locations. Their prominence would afford anyone who holds a grip on the […]
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Madurai: Under the Watchful Eyes of 1,000 Gods
Our driver navigates the crowded, labyrinthine streets of Madurai to find our lodgings at the heart of this city of 1.5 million souls. Multi-story small hotels, shops, and restaurants are crammed into rows, a stark contrast to what we saw a few hours earlier in […]
What an Amazing World! 