April 21, 2023

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As you know, Dr. Gulshan Sethi left Los Angeles with his traveling companion Jeremy Wekell on March 20. After a brief stop in Dubai, they arrived in Delhi, India's capital territory on March 23rd. We have been following their travelogue on facebook and are honoring my pinky promise to a dear friend and continuing to track our very special wanderer Dr. Gulhsan Sethi's pilgrimage through India. We plan to cover his adventures in India for at least another five weeks. We have quite a collection of photos to show you, I hope you enjoy them as much as we have. This week we have picked up where we left off last week.

This week we have picked up where we left off last week. The red pins in the map below are where he has been in previous weeks, the blue pins are where he has traveled this last week.

Some of the locations Gulshan has visited so far.

Pahalgam, a hill station to the east of Srinigar in the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. 4/12/23

Taking a rest in beautiful Pahalgam. 4/12/23

Gulshan posing for a photo with his Yoga teacher, who is working on her Ph.D. in Yoga. Heading out to Gulmarg next. 4/12/23

A close-up of wildflowers in Gulmarg which means Meadow of Flowers, Gulmarg is a union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and along with its natural beauty offers skiing in the winter months. 4/14/23

Arriving at Highland Park in Gulmarg, Kashmir. 4/14/23

Highland Park in Gulmarg, Kashmir. 4/14/23

The lunchtime view from the beautiful Highland Park Hotel in Gulmarg, Kashmir. 4/14/23

St. Mary Catholic Church in Gulmarg. 4/14/23

Inside St. Mary Catholic Church in Gulmarg. 4/14/23

Visiting the Maharani Temple, built in 1915, in Gulmarg. 4/14/23

Asha point after an 8 mile hike. Asha point is the highest peak and Army post in this part of Kashmir. The west side is Pakistan, the east side is India. 4/14/23

A Shepard's hut on the way to Asha point. 4/14/23

An artisan weaves wool on a loom in Jammu, Kashmir. 4/15/23

An artisan shawl shop in Jammu, Kashmir. 4/15/23

Artisan crafts in Jammu, Kashmir. 4/15/23

Arriving at the Brijrama Palace in Varanasi, India. Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters 4/17/23

The waterfront in Varanasi, a city of temples. 4/17/23

 The waterfront along the Ganges River in Varanasi at night. 4/17/23

High Tea at the Brijrama Palace in Varanasi. 4/17/23

Gulshan being blessed by Lalibaba. 4/17/23

Arti ritual in Varanasi. Arti is a Hindu ritual employed in worship, often part of puja, in which light is offered to one or more deities. Arti also refers to the songs sung in praise of the deity, when the light is being offered. 4/17/23

Arti ritual in Varanasi. 4/17/23

Douglas joined Southwest in 2023 to become a certified financial advisor, where he is actively studying and training around the office to assist the team with operations. His background and experiences have given him a unique perspective, and he is passionate about helping others succeed. Douglas has passed the FINRA SIE exam and is studying for the 7 and 66.

Douglas is a recent graduate from the Eller College of Management, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics with a minor in Finance.

During school, he gained practical experience by working in various local restaurants, and operating food pop-ups, where he managed the business aspects and ran the kitchen. In addition to his work in hospitality, Douglas completed a summer internship as a data analyst, where he gained valuable skills in data-driven decision making and analysis.

In his free time, Douglas enjoys hiking with his dog, skiing, reading, and traveling. He also finds woodworking and cooking to be satisfying passions, allowing him to express his creativity and get his hands dirty.

Gout is a painful and very common condition that effects millions of Americans. Thankfully, Gout can be managed and flare-ups avoided by lowering high blood pressure, reducing weight, staying hydrated and following an anti-inflammatory diet like the ones we have previously discussed here in The Flock.

From: Explorerance, By: David Smith

Gout, a type of arthritis, is characterized by severe inflammation, swelling, and redness in the joints. While it can affect any joint in the body, it mainly affects the big toe joint and, sometimes, the lower limb. The affected joint becomes extremely tender and causes excruciating pain when touched. Those with the symptoms should visit a doctor to seek a timely diagnosis. The proper treatment can help control the discomfort and facilitate recovery.

From; Harvard Health Publishing, By: Harvard Health Publishing Staff, February 28, 2021

There’s a ton of incredibly promising intermittent fasting (IF) research done on fat rats. They lose weight, their blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugars improve… but they’re rats. Studies in humans, almost across the board, have shown that IF is safe and effective, but really no more effective than any other diet. In addition, many people find it difficult to fast.

But a growing body of research suggests that the timing of the fast is key, and can make IF a more realistic, sustainable, and effective approach for weight loss, as well as for diabetes prevention.

From: Vegan Travel

Raw vegan dining has deservedly become so much more popular and mainstream in these last few years. And it’s not just raw vegans who delight at finding new raw vegan restaurants to explore while traveling, there are plenty of non-exclusively-raw vegans and non-vegans who have discovered the incredible melody of taste a well-prepared raw vegan meal can have. Not to mention the obvious health and nutritional benefits of adding more raw plant-based meals to our diets. As with all vegan dining choosing raw vegan is compassionate dining, and therefore deserves our thoughtful consideration. Choosing raw doesn’t mean depriving our tastebuds either, this list shows some of the best raw vegan dinning from around the world. The restaurants shown below were dynamically generated and sorted by your reviews and the reviews of your fellow vegans. We accept no advertising. Our goal is to provide a platform that truly respects and mirrors our collective vegan opinions and perspectives. As our global vegan community adds additional listings for raw vegan establishments, and as we review and rate our favorites, the resulting listing will continually, and more accurately, reflect our global raw vegan dining preferences.

From: American Expresss Essentials, By Fiona Brutscher

The jury's out on whether an all-raw diet has any health benefits, but there's no doubt that unprocessed, uncooked plants should make up a significant part of the food we consume. Raw food restaurants offer strict adherents the opportunity to sample complex and adventurous dishes they might not be able to replicate at home, while omnivores can enjoy a healthy and fascinating detour from their usual dining experience.

From: blopploop

Since their early days in the 1940s and 50s, water parks have only grown in popularity. Now, there are world-class water parks across the globe, from North America and Latin America to Europe and Asia.

This is our Tommy tortoise. He's young, he's growing, and he loves his new enclosure.

From: Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic

For reptile lovers, tortoises are fascinating pets. In the wild, they are mostly land-dwellers, who naturally live near bodies of water. Big or small (and some are quite big), tortoises are a life commitment as some types of tortoises can live for more than 80 years in captivity.

From: TurtleHolic 

Being a new tortoise owner can be intimidating; with all their temperature and dietary needs, it can be overwhelming for sure. However, once you familiarize yourself with the requirements of taking care of a tortoise, it becomes much easier. In this article, you’ll find instructions on how to care for a baby Sulcata tortoise and other important information about the species itself.

From: Backwater Reptiles, May 24, 23016

If you’re looking at creating an outdoor Sulcata tortoise pen, you’ve come the the right place! We have years of experience with these magnificent creatures and have experienced tremendous success keeping them in captivity.

Fom: Arizona Game & Fish

Each year the Arizona Game and Fish Department adopts out hundreds of captive desert tortoises that are surrendered to the department. These tortoises cannot be released back into the wild because captive tortoises can transmit diseases that can decimate our wild population. Desert tortoises are nontraditional pets, but are fascinating animals and families can gain an appreciation of desert wildlife by caring for a tortoise and watching its natural behavior.

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