The Mija Chronicles

Mexican food and culture, on both sides of the border

Off to India!

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I’ve mentioned this on the blog a few times, but tomorrow I’m off to India for entire month.

A month.

This is the longest trip I’ve taken since… well, since I studied abroad in college. Crayton and I will be in Rajasthan for about 7 days — Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Agra — and then Mumbai for three days. Then he’s coming home, and I’m trekking south to Tamil Nadu to study yoga and meditation for two weeks in an ashram. It’s going to be scary, chaotic, sleepless, and absolutely fantastic.

I do plan to blog while I’m there, but posting will be lighter than usual. Crayton also plans to do a few guest posts while I’m at the ashram and can’t blog anything at all. I really don’t know what I’m going to do without an Internet connection. (You will breathe, Lesley.)

I planned to have all of these fabulous blog posts ready for you over the next few days, but alas, it didn’t work out. l’ll miss you guys. I’ll be back Feb. 16 — in the meantime, les mando un besito y un abrazo fuerte!

*Photo by Palani Mohan for National Geographic Traveler

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  4. How exciting Lesley, have a great time and cant wait for pictures on your blog. Have a safe trip cant wait to hear all about it!!!!

  7. Ay yi yi. Have a great trip.

    I was going to ask you but since you’re probably on a plane somewhere I’ll stick it out there for your knowledgeable fan base (hope you don’t mind). My partner and I are flying into DF on our way to Puerto Escondido/Huatulco – we usually stay in DF a week or so but this time we get in at 10:30 Saturday night and fly out at 9:40 Sunday morning. Not really enough time to stay at our usual Centro hotel – Gillow. Wondering if anyone has any tips on good places to stay that are convenient to the airport (close or a reliable free shuttle) that aren’t super expensive (we usually pay $70/night at Gillow) and that will have access to or is nearby some great Mexican food that late at night. Any suggestions. You can email me at headcat@gmail.com. Any info is appreciated.

  9. Wow! Two of the greatest highs ever–travel and yoga! Forget blog and soak up India and yoga experience!

  10. Good vibes your way for a safe and fantastic trip! looking forward to reading about your adventures (as well as about the food!) there. Cuidate!