Archive for April, 2005

Horseback Riding Vacation in India (Day 12)

Thursday, April 14th, 2005

Day 12 – A day is a short time to take in the elaborate architecture and the intricate stone work of this fairy book city. The trouble is that one’s capacity to absorb is limited and it is difficult to take in so much in a short time. The stone work on the [...]

Horseback Riding Vacation in India (Day 11)

Wednesday, April 13th, 2005

Day 11 - In the morning we are off by bus on the four hour journey across the desert toward Jaisalmer which towers far above the surrounding desert like “a mirage of golden stone”. It reminds me of Carcassonne in southern France though it is far larger. I know no other city [...]

Horseback Riding Vacation in India (Day 10)

Sunday, April 10th, 2005

Day 10 – On our last day of riding we headed out for Khimsar. We rode through small villages and farms and had more splendid gallops with our standard bearer as always carrying the flag of Dundlod fluttering proudly from the pole he supported on his boot. We passed through a reserve dedicated [...]