Wednesday, November 28, 2007

नमस्ते Namaste




You ARE with us on our month-long trip through Rajasthan. We are looking forward to having you join us on our journey. We will be arriving in Delhi on December 10 after 26 straight hours of travel from Madison, Wisconsin.
Thirty years ago Martin spent almost two years traveling through India and has always wanted to return. Thirty years ago he traveled with his friend Jonathan. Jonathan and his wife Cynthia will be joining Martin and Cindy in India on December 23 in Jodhpur. Until then we will be exploring Delhi, Udaipur, Bundi, Pushkar and Jaipur. We will be taking photographs and posting our experiences for you all to share. So...enjoy!

15 comments:

Charles Dean Pierson said...

Is that Jesus on the far right, or maybe George Harrison?

-Chuck

Martin Saunders said...

That would be Sri Jesus Harrison Swami on the left. I don't know who the incredibly handsome hunk on the right is!

Anonymous said...

Looking forward to following along on the trip. Enjoy.

dez said...

Hi Guys-

Thanks for the note and the invitation. I know that this is going to be a great trip for both of you and we are very exicted to share your experiences with you. Jack, as well as George and Pete, will be thrilled to learn along with "Godfather Martin" along the way.

Have a fantastic trip. We look forward to your safe return.

All the best,

Eric, Connie, Jack, George and Pete

Martin Saunders said...

Vinnie, It was your blog "A Month In Manhattan" that inspired this whole thing. We felt like we were with you the whole time in New York this past Summer eating pastries. mmm...pastries!

Martin Saunders said...

Eric, Connie, Jack, George and Peter,
We look forward to having you all along on our trip.
"Namaste" is a greeting which means something like "I bow to the light within you"
Namaste

joncyn said...

Namaste
Fantistic that you've created such a colorful blog. Seems your already tuned to the warmth of the East. We're excited to be part of your unfolding adventure and can't wait to join you for an Indian xmas and new year.

love and best wishes for a life time experience Jonathan & Cynthia

Martin Saunders said...

Jonathan and Cynthia,
Thank you. Your comments warmed us and brought us close to tears. Okay, so we're a little labile before our trip! We are very much looking forward to re-uniting with you. Jodhpur on the 23rd. Full moon on the 24th.
M&C

Jackie said...

I hope your trip will be an enriching experience! Robert and I will follow along in your blog. Please bring me back some souvenir Karma.

Martin Saunders said...

Jackie & Robert,
Thanks for your well-wishes. I will see what I can do for you. Perhaps I will pay a visit to the Karma mechanic. Now what kind of karma would you like?

Jackie said...

Instant, please!

dez said...

Hi guys-

Thanks for the nachos and cheese greeting, that was nice. In the US, mostly we just say "Hello".
We are really excited about your trip. We are getting a map of India so that the boys can track where you are and check in every day. I am also suggesting to Jack's teacher that they follow your trip as a classroom exercise. I hope that she can fit it in the lesson plan.

All the best,

Eric

Martin Saunders said...

Eric, Connie, Jack, George and Peter,
Today Burlington, tomorrow the world. By Friday I'll be on Oprah!

Bill Cheadle said...

I bow to you both. I was actually surfing the net looking for some info on Narayana and came across your blog. Shouldn't the title be vishnu was here or is here; I thought vishnu was everywhere all the time. Anyway, have a great trip; don't curry home. Bill

Martin Saunders said...

If I was everywhere all the time it would sure cut down on travel time!