Adventures

This is where I tell stories about the places I've been to, the people I've met, and the ideas that I've encountered. You can read full posts by clicking on them below, or use the bar on the right to navigate based on region, country or date.

Aug 1, 2019

Revisiting Munnar

Tamil Nadu tired me out. The sights were interesting, although perhaps not as grande as elsewhere in India. The suffering humidity made...

Jul 23, 2019

The Tamil Nadu Temple Trail

I came Tamil Nadu on an overnight sleeper bus to Chennai. It was the last of my South Indian states but it felt different. The language...

May 7, 2019

From Ceylon to Darjeeling

High Tea at the Elgin in Darjeeling, West Bengal Celestial Seasonings, the Colorado-based tea company, has a flavour (my very favourite...

Feb 28, 2018

River Deep Mountain High

I met an Israeli businessman at Shabbat dinner at Chabad a few weeks ago. He told me that he works for a printing company in Israel, and...

Practical Skills

Jun 20, 2024

The Shabbaton B'Teva

Jun 19, 2024

What Is Teva?

Jun 19, 2024

Natural Cycles

Jun 16, 2024

The Tool Talk

Jun 14, 2024

Making in the Woods

Jun 14, 2024

All of the Plants

Jun 6, 2024

Rain, Sun, Etc.

May 22, 2024

Tree Appreciation Month

May 6, 2024

Trying Out Willow Coppicing

Feb 12, 2024