“Pushing forward in the face of resistance gives us power.” I recently wrote about a remarkable young woman I met while traveling in India. Aparna Rajawat is a true warrior and is fighting to help women in India, young and old, through the Pink Belt Mission she established three years ago. Read more about their…
Delhi, an Old and New City with a Bonus: New Friends
As I write this, I am sitting outside at the table on my screened porch overlooking the woods. I’m savoring a bowl of Pasta e Fagioli, a warm and nourishing soup I made earlier. A light rain is softly falling, and it is so peaceful. Except that it is 70 degrees. And it is the…
On a Mission: Fighting for Women in India
There are some people you meet in your lifetime who can change your life forever. On my trip to India, I met one of the most intelligent, kind and funniest women I’ve ever known. Aparna Rajawat was our Tour Director and Guide, and I definitely drew the “lucky card” to have her be the person…
India: Contrasts in Perfect Harmony
India is at once a study in incredible contrasts. Incredible beauty and incredible sadness. Incredible wealth and incredible poverty. The incredible hospitality and the heartwarming friendliness of the people is in stark contrast with the appalling status and treatment of women that still exists in social norms throughout the country. I believe traveling opens…