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DB...your generosity is astounding. It was obvious from your voice that you are dealing with a cold, and you had just completed a marathon day with the awesome responsibility of trying to keep 20+ people on target and safe. I am so grateful of the gift of these recordings. You are truly creating an experience for us of the pilgrimage. Stay safe and healthy. Many thanks! xo, Richard

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Ah, that made me weep Douglas. It's so lovely to hear you in your element. It truly comes through the recording. I especially appreciated you talking about orthopraxy in Hindu religion. You've spoken about this so many times and I thought I understood what you were talking about. But hearing you talk about it in context of the day's experience makes me feel as though I didn't fully understand it all until now. Many thank you's for making the time to do this for all of us who cannot be there.

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That brought me right back, keep them coming!

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Soothing to listen to. Almost like being there. What a treat.

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Thank you so much for this!! I was with you from the moment the sweet Mallari music played by the temple Nadaswaram started. Looking forward to the continued prasad of you sharing your and the MC Poonai Darshan journey.

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Douglas, I am loving this, being with you on this pilgrimage. Your narrative draws me in. Your enthusiastic recounting of sensuous details makes it so alive. I’m in the bus on the death-defying drive. I’m there wrapping my sari, feeling the rough asphalt, smelling tallow, feeling the awe in the temples & inner sanctums. And it’s wonderful to weave so many stories and places and characters and qualities from past sessions with you into the current pilgrimage tales.

Thank you! This is so cool.

In joy!

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Thank you so much for sharing this. What a fascinating description. I do feel like I am there and it inspires me to do so! I am also learn so much from you descriptions and comments. Safe travels! Jai Ganesha.

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Thank you for taking us along with you through your wonderful diaries. Listening, I feel like I'm right there with you! What a gift!

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Thank you...What delightful description! . I am looking forward to hearing more in the days to come. This close and first hand recount is simply transporting.I am so very happy for you all to have this time and experience. Thank you for taking the time and sharing this with us. It is truly special. XO dear travelers !

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Yup. That was more than I remembered but now I remember it.

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oh how wonderful.

thank you so much for this very detailed account of the pilgrimage.

I'd love to be there in persone one day.

for now this is more than enough to listen to, since the way its told, i can almost smell the smells and taste the thali.

it's such a blessing that you take the time amd share this tour with us.

looking forward to the next episode.

om namah shivaya.

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You put me right next to you walking through the temple with such vivid descriptions! What a treat!

Thank you so much for sharing. See you next time! xO Chrissi

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I love India 💜🌈thank you for this.

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