Author: tgonsalves
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Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
A brief visit by cousin William from New York was an occasion to see the migratory birds at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary on the Kaveri near Srirangapatna, about 20 kms from Mysore in Karnataka, India. We reached the Sanctuary at 6:30 am and were first out on a “photography” boat on a 1-hour ride. We were…
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Gemoor Khar and the Thakurs of Lahaul
This blog has a brief history of Gemoor Khar and our review of the Gemoor Khar homestay. [Brief history text courtesy Thakur Ashok Chand] Gemoor Khar (Khar means a palace or manor house) was the estate of Thakur Mangal Chand (1886 -1969), Rais and Ex Wazir of Lahaul. His father Thakur Hari Chand became the ruler of Lahaul…
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A Brief History of Gonsalves & Gonsalves, Ooty
Salvador John Gonsalves, founding partner of Gonsalves & Gonsalves, was born on 11/4/1875 in Mangalore on the west coast of South India. After completing his Bachelor of Law in Madras Law College in 1901, he shifted to Ooty in the Nilgiri Mountains to start a law practice. This was motivated by medical advice to shift…
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First visitors to our new home in Mysore
Flat F6, Kingsdale Apts, walks in the neighbourhood and outings in the city, April-May 2023
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Ideal Beach Resort, Mahabalipuram, 13-16 Sep 2022
Taking a break on the beach in Mahabalipuram with Danica who is here for a short visit.