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Driving through the mountains , I looked out eagerly for my first glimpse of the river. A sharp turn, and the bluish green waters came into sight. I asked the driver to stop, and he did, a little later, at a convenient spot. I just had to get off, and stare at her. Unbidden, tears sprang into my eyes, and I brushed them away hastily. It was an emotional moment, after all, I was setting eyes on the Ganges in Rishikesh, after a gap of over 25 years!
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September 11, 2015 11:16 AM (IST)
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Dear Runner,
We hope you have read carefully through the previously sent prep mailers:
BIB Distribution, Running Venue, Travel, Stay, Food, Timings
Running Route, Terrain, Trail, Refreshments, Food, Running Tips
Find below a quick check list to ensure a smooth proceeding this weekend:
BIB Distribution
Venue: The Westin, Velachery , Timings: Saturday 9am to 5pm 42/50K runners take a print out of the disclaimer and hand it over Pick up your BIB with attached timing chip (and optional [...] |
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September 11, 2015 11:13 AM (IST)
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As we are within the reach of Chennai's most beloved Trail Marathon - 2015 edition, we are sure that runners have been geared up to take up the challenge. We at Chennai Trekking Club are all set to provide you an enjoyable running experience across a beautiful trail.
The trail around the Cholavaram lake is gonna be electric with hundreds of energized Marathoners running together to achieve their dream!!!
At this special moment, we would like to acknowledge and thank all our partners, for the support [...] |
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September 11, 2015 11:04 AM (IST)
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I do! R and I went to Jordan in 2010 en-route to Egypt. But I was forced to cut out a number of things from our itinerary due to ill health caused by a severe reaction to antibiotics. Being in no shape to walk back through the Siq for the candlelit spectacle of Petra by Night has remained one of my biggest […] |
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September 11, 2015 09:31 AM (IST)
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Magdalenen Kirche or Magdalene Church , located in the town of Meggen in Switzerland, was built in the year 1776/77 and has been an active place of worship since then. However, the church is believed to have existed at the same site from the medieval times, and another building might have been here from as far back as the 12th Century. Very little documentary evidence exists from the era though, and nothing is conclusive on this front.
The gorgeous Magdalenen Kirche from outside The famous altar
The [...] |
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September 11, 2015 08:57 AM (IST)
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| Sitting in Copenhagen, I am closely watching the unprecedented migrant crisis unfolding in Europe. What began in Southern Europe few weeks ago has now reached northern tip all the way till Denmark, with Denmark-Germany railway and road connections getting suspended earlier this week [Details]. There is an international pressure on European countries to accept large number of refugees on |
September 11, 2015 07:59 AM (IST)
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After a peaceful stay at Meenmarg, we started towards Drass and Kargil, two very beautiful place the names of which remain etched in the mind of every Indian
The post Drass and Kargil appeared first on Shadows Galore .
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September 11, 2015 03:57 AM (IST)
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September 10, 2015 11:19 PM (IST)
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The next night halt was planned for Evora in Portugal. The road from Merida in Spain to Evora in Portugal is via Elvas which is at 81kms from Merida. Elvas too is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Such smooth roads all along, it took hardly an hour to reach there. We could hardly see any difference in the scenes around, except that the road had narrowed down considerably. Elvas surprised us. I was |
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September 10, 2015 10:51 PM (IST)
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So you’ve heard of this Mudathon thing? No? Well, Mudathon India 2015, happening on the 3rd & 4th of October in Nashik is the perfect platform to test your reflexes and stamina like never before while having loads of fun. It’s 1.5 KM obstacle course peppered with 12 exhilarating, yet safe, world-class obstacles you won’t find […]
The post 14 Reasons Mudathon India 2015 Is For People Who Know How to Have Fun appeared first on Thrillophilia Blog . |
September 10, 2015 08:38 PM (IST)
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From fairy tales to world war stories, from knights to astronomers to musicians, from underground salt mines to sea side resorts, from jewellery to breads to rock salt – Poland is an eclectic mix of history, culture and the arts. The towns are steeped in legends and lore, taking you into the world of dragons being defeated by kings and knights from religious order controlling a trade route. And then there are the gruesome concentration camps and stories from the second world war at the Jewish quarter and [...] |
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September 10, 2015 08:33 PM (IST)
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That little speck is the Tiger's Nest Monastery
See that little white spot up there? That's Taktsang, or the Tiger's Nest Monastery in Paro , the most sacred site in all of Bhutan. Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche, the Indian saint who spread Buddhism across Bhutan, flew to the top of this cliff on the back of his consort, who took the form of a tigress. A monastery was built at the site in the 17th century. It hangs off the rockface dangerously at more than 3100m above sea level, and I demand to know why [...] |
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September 10, 2015 08:33 PM (IST)
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BIB Distribution
BIB distribution is on Saturday Sep 12th 10am -5pm at The Westin Velachery hotel. Any race related queries can be clarified at our info desk.
This email contains useful information on how to reach the running venue GOJAN College , venue facilities, overnight stay, reporting timings and event flow. Please read through it carefully.
Venue Details
The CTM running venue [...] |
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September 10, 2015 05:41 PM (IST)
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Running Route
The map below shows the complete 21K running track around the Cholavaram Lake, finalized for CTM 2015. This 21K loop includes a wide variety of terrain, resulting in a more enjoyable running experience for the runners. HM (21K) runners will complete a single loop, FM (42K) /Ultra (50K) runners will run the loop twice and Ultra runners will add another 4K linear stretch (U-turn) on top of the dam. The running route will be marked with white paint along the trail. Mile markers [...] |
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September 10, 2015 05:39 PM (IST)
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Sharing an email.
I wonder at the parents’ lack of interest in finding out who their adult child wants to marry. If the parents claim to be so involved (as most Indians parents do) and are so sure they ‘know better’, then how is it that they don’t want to be sure that he is not abusive and controlling?
What if he is an amazing person and someone just right for their child? How is it that this isn’t their main concern?
Also, with so much focus on seeking their parents’ [...] |
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September 10, 2015 02:42 PM (IST)
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Ever thought of taking a ski lesson in summer? Well, these days, with indoor ski resorts such as Ski Dubai, one can ski pretty much any time of the year. That aside, we never thought the kids could try skiing when we went on a summer road trip to White Sands National Monument in New Mexico. I would have never thought there would be a natural winter ski destination so close to the Chihuahuan desert. Nestled in the little town of Cloudcroft within Lincoln National Forest, Ski Cloudcroft is the southern most ski [...] |
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September 10, 2015 02:25 PM (IST)
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Come monsoons and water bodies of Goa manifest in a different avatar. Beaches become not so inviting rather unlike the rest of the year. Water flowing down from Western Ghats takes the shape of various seasonal waterfalls. Dams overflow and create a mesmerizing scene as they fall from great heights to fill the rivers all ...
The post Duckbill Spillway at Salaulim Dam & Botanical Gardens appeared first on Inditales . |
September 10, 2015 02:00 PM (IST)
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One motorcycle, 2 people, 2 states, 3 weeks, 2,300 kms (including 1700km winding Western Ghat roads), lots of rain, sensationally green terrain and an insane number of bridges…that’s how I can summarize this gorgeous motorcycling holiday that I did in August. This ride was special for me as after my 2008-2009 epic motorcycle ride across India, this was the first time that I embarked on a motorcycle journey that was more than a week.
Full time traveling for me began on my motorcycle and hence [...] |
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September 10, 2015 01:47 PM (IST)
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