We left Shimla for a long drive on a narrow, windy road that hugged the mountain edge. I was shocked to see people walking – older people out for a stroll and parents walking their children to school – when there was no sidewalk or shoulder. Safety is different here! We arrived in Mandi, further Read more

We had another long drive today. We were out in the countryside with herds of sheep and goats and cows in the road holding up traffic! We arrived at Dharemsala and shifted from Hinduism to Buddhism. We entered Norbulingka. It is a peaceful and beautiful haven with a cafe, a temple and a training centre Read more