My 3rd visit this year. And now I present, based on my multiple trips, things to do in Auroville.

- Cycle: Yes, I did it again. And I even managed not to fall off one!
- Ride: Lunas are really cool and they’re easy to maneuver too. I even progressed to a Kinetic and took pillion and here’s a pat on the back to the lady who volunteered to be my passenger!)
- Eat: (you’ll never tire of the fresh vegetables and salads – they are delicious. And the desserts too - yummy!)
- Eat brown bread and peanut butter: - I have just one thing to say - Don’t miss it!
- Shop: (candles, trinkets, clothes, handmade paper items, bags, hats, sandals… need I go on?)
- Swim: (take a dip into the sea at the nearest beach or the pool)
- Walk: (it’s so green and beautiful, you’ll never tire of the open spaces)
- Run: (I was too lazy to wake up early in the morning, but one lady did run miles and miles and enjoyed it thoroughly)
- Repeat all steps

Is it any wonder why I keep going back? :-)

My first time riding a 2-wheeler - Thanks to Shalini for recording the momentous occasion!

Hey! It’s me… whatcha upto? Can I get some attention here?
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While travelling in Kalimpong last year, sitting in a local café having an evening snack I came across a rather nice looking glossy travel magazine. I was rather surprised when I saw that it was published out of Sikkim. Both the content and the photographs were of better quality than a lot of other travel mags I’ve seen floating around. I promptly wrote down the email ID, making a note to contact them once I got back to Bangalore.

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