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Mauritius: Like a Slice of Southern India…and More!

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Tom (Admin)

We love Madagascar but from time to time we need a break – a change in scenery, a change in pace.  Mauritius is great for that.  It’s green, with a pleasant climate, and…nice.  Mauritius has come a long way in … Continue reading →

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Varanasi: The View from Mother Ganga

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Tom (Admin)

Varanasi, India is, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.  Also known as Benares, Banaras or Kashi, the city’s identity is inseparable from the River Ganges, along whose left bank the city of just over 1 million residents … Continue reading →

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Vintage Camera Test: Franka Werke Bonafix

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Tom (Admin)

A few months ago I picked up this Franka Werke camera for “next to nothing” (20 bucks or so) that appeared from the photos to be in near-mint condition.  When it arrived, it looked like it had been stored in … Continue reading →

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R.A. Puram, Chennai in Photos 3

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Tom (Admin)

This is the second part of a post describing a 90 minute “photowalk” around my new neighborhood in Chennai, India.  Everything you see is within a 500 meter radius. So continuing yesterday’s story, the main destination I’d had in mind … Continue reading →

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