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breathing</image:title><image:caption>From Google Images</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/write-words-make-a-sentence.jpg</image:loc><image:title>write words make a sentence</image:title><image:caption>From Google Images</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/just-write.jpg</image:loc><image:title>just write</image:title><image:caption>From Google Images</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-08-05T22:52:43+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2016/06/06/a-peep-into-hinduism-at-bali/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1260.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1260</image:title><image:caption>the sun sets over the temple.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1241.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1241</image:title><image:caption>silhouettes by the cliff...</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1231.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1231</image:title><image:caption>the ships cuts through the water and reflection – man over nature?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1221.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1221</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1218.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1218</image:title><image:caption>the large avenue leading to the temple complex...</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1211.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1211</image:title><image:caption>ganesh on one side and this idol on the other....</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1205.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1205</image:title><image:caption>look at that ferocious mouth...</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1204.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1204</image:title><image:caption>a dwarapalika?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1196.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1196</image:title><image:caption>the open air auditorium for the traditional dance performance.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1193.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1193</image:title><image:caption>this pretty stone window reminds me of temples in india</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-06-07T04:38:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2016/04/13/velas-baby-steps-into-the-future/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_3365.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3365</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_3360.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3360</image:title><image:caption>Hello sea, here I come.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_3318.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3318</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_3317.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3317</image:title><image:caption>how tiny are they!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_3313.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3313</image:title><image:caption>and they're off!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_3290.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3290</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_3278.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3278</image:title><image:caption>tracks of the female turtle's flippers as she came in to nest.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_3195.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3195</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_3185.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3185</image:title><image:caption>the crowds clap and cheer.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_3168.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3168</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2016-04-14T09:43:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2016/04/07/blissful-by-the-banyan-homestay-off-mumbai/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/6-viinod-with-prince-the-senior-citizen-at-the-homestay.jpg</image:loc><image:title>6. Viinod with Prince, the senior citizen at the homestay</image:title><image:caption>Viinod with Prince, the senior citizen at the homestay.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/6-beena-and-viinod-with-the-banyan-tree-that-is-the-heart-of-their-home.jpg</image:loc><image:title>6. Beena and Viinod with the banyan tree that is the heart of their home</image:title><image:caption>Beena and Viinod with the banyan tree that is the heart of their home.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/5-the-pretty-amba-river.jpg</image:loc><image:title>5. The pretty Amba river</image:title><image:caption>and to the pretty Amba river.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/4-trekking-with-the-toddler-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>4. Trekking with the toddler 2</image:title><image:caption>Down the slope... </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/4-trekking-with-the-toddler-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>4. Trekking with the toddler 1</image:title><image:caption>Trekking with the toddler wrapped up in his Kol Kol babycarrier.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/3-two-cashew-trees-cover-the-camping-space.jpg</image:loc><image:title>3. Two cashew trees cover the camping space</image:title><image:caption>Tiny cashew flowers fluttered down during dinner...</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/3-this-space-under-two-large-cashew-trees-is-where-the-tents-go-up-and-also-used-for-dinners-b.jpg</image:loc><image:title>3. This space under two large cashew trees is where the tents go up and also used for dinners (b)</image:title><image:caption>...used for dinner and also tented accommodation to one side.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/3-this-space-under-two-large-cashew-trees-is-where-the-tents-go-up-and-also-used-for-dinners-a.jpg</image:loc><image:title>3. This space under two large cashew trees is where the tents go up and also used for dinners (a)</image:title><image:caption>This space under two large cashew trees...</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2-the-toddler-was-addicted-to-this-tiny-pond-and-its-guppies-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>2. The toddler was addicted to this tiny pond and its guppies 3</image:title><image:caption>... though he only managed leaves. Of course he refused to leave it and there was a showdown when he was forcefully lifted out!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2-the-toddler-was-addicted-to-this-tiny-pond-and-its-guppies-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>2. The toddler was addicted to this tiny pond and its guppies 2</image:title><image:caption>He persisted in trying to catch the guppies... </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-06-15T09:30:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2016/03/18/memories-over-time-indonesia-revisited/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_1231.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1231</image:title><image:caption>journeys are more in the mind than body. 
(bali, indonesia 2015)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-03-20T11:31:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/12/02/20-more-things-to-do-on-a-first-visit-to-south-mumbai/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/taj-mahal-palace-hotel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>taj mahal palace hotel</image:title><image:caption>taj mahal palace hotel</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-03-04T10:18:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2016/02/29/pedi-cures-that-dont-cure-and-life/</loc><lastmod>2016-08-03T04:14:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2016/01/22/boundaries-of-consent-a-walk-through-dharavi/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dharavi_india.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dharavi_India</image:title><image:caption>The distant towers, a future that the slum-dwellers aspire to or not?   © YGLVoices Flickr. (https://www.flickr.com/people/yglvoices/)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1024px-dharavi_slum_in_mumbai_india_august_20091.jpg</image:loc><image:title>1024px-Dharavi_slum_in_Mumbai,_India_August_2009</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dharavi_dsc3014_5843506844.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dharavi_DSC3014_(5843506844)</image:title><image:caption>The children of Dharavi and their dreams.

© M M (https://www.flickr.com/people/43423301@N07)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1024px-dharavi_slum_in_mumbai_india_august_2009.jpg</image:loc><image:title>1024px-Dharavi_slum_in_Mumbai,_India_August_2009</image:title><image:caption>A part of the rehabilitation project... the next phases never took off... A contentious debate when it concerns Dharavi. There are always plans and more plans, but action? 

© Mark Hillary (Creative Commons)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dharavi_dsc3254_5842973175.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dharavi_DSC3254_(5842973175)</image:title><image:caption>© M M (https://www.flickr.com/people/43423301@N07)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dharavi_dsc3114_5843517698.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dharavi_DSC3114_(5843517698)</image:title><image:caption>Pottery section at Dharavi

© M M (https://www.flickr.com/people/43423301@N07)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1024px-dharavi_slum_in_mumbai.jpg</image:loc><image:title>1024px-Dharavi_Slum_in_Mumbai</image:title><image:caption>The streets that go on in an endless labyrinth that I could get lost in...

© Kounosu (Creative Commons)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/640px-dharavi_india.jpg</image:loc><image:title>640px-Dharavi_India</image:title><image:caption>The distant towers, a future that the slum-dwellers aspire to or not? 

© YGLVoices Flickr. (https://www.flickr.com/people/yglvoices/)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-01-22T10:43:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2016/01/18/where-the-wild-things-really-are/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/the-washing-area.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the washing area</image:title><image:caption>even the washing area just behind the dining space is pretty.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/the-treehouse-one-of-the-three-rooms-for-guests.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the treehouse - one of the three rooms for guests</image:title><image:caption>the treehouse - one of the three rooms for guests, and yes, the leopard tends to roam around just below.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/the-gota-one-of-the-three-rooms-for-guests.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the gota - one of the three rooms for guests</image:title><image:caption>the gota - one of the three rooms for guests</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/the-dining-area.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the dining area</image:title><image:caption>the dining area where we spent lots of time chatting with our hosts and the other guests!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/the-campfire-burns-bright-and-long-every-night.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the campfire burns bright and long every night</image:title><image:caption>the campfire burns bright and long every night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/butterfly-watching-with-david.jpg</image:loc><image:title>butterfly watching with David</image:title><image:caption>butterfly watching with David</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/a-trek-in-the-forest-near-the-property.jpg</image:loc><image:title>a trek in the forest near the property</image:title><image:caption>a trek in the forest near the property</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-01-18T11:53:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2015/12/16/top-things-to-do-in-jane-austens-bath/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/bathcard.png</image:loc><image:title>bathcard</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-23T11:13:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/09/22/purushwadi-is-now-up-at-the-alternative/</loc><lastmod>2015-12-08T10:16:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/05/14/and-im-printed/</loc><lastmod>2015-12-08T10:16:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/11/18/im-in-the-national-geographic-traveller-india/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ngt-cover-nov14.jpg</image:loc><image:title>NGT Cover Nov'14</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_8398.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8398</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ngt-nov14-bhavani-the-retreat-bhimtal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>NGT Nov'14 - Bhavani - The Retreat, Bhimtal</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-08T10:16:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2015/03/13/hello-thank-you-and-im-printed/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/travel-plus-breathless-bhavani.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Travel Plus - Breathless - Bhavani</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/bridge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bridge</image:title><image:caption>the sydney harbour bridge, more pictures and stories coming soon!</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-08T10:16:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2015/03/21/why-you-should-stay-at-anegudi-not-hampi/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0327-four-friends-selling-knick-knacks-outside-the-sites-22holiday22-they-screamed-when-i-asked-why-they-werent-at-school.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0327 - Four friends selling knick-knacks outside the sites %22Holiday!%22 they screamed when I asked why they weren't at school</image:title><image:caption>Four friends selling knick-knacks outside the sites %22Holiday!%22 they screamed when I asked why they weren't at school.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0737-lunch-by-the-guide-book-at-mango-tree-restaurant-hampi-its-no-longer-by-the-river.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0737 - Lunch by the guide-book - at Mango Tree Restaurant, Hampi. It's no longer by the river</image:title><image:caption>Lunch by the guide-book - at Mango Tree Restaurant, Hampi. It's no longer by the river.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0958-taking-our-moped-across-on-the-ferry-when-in-anegudi-do-as.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0958 - Taking our moped across on the ferry... when in Anegudi, do as...</image:title><image:caption>Taking our moped across on the ferry... when in Anegudi, do as...</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1070-just-another-day-in-the-life-of-these-rocks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1070 - Just another day in the life of these rocks</image:title><image:caption>Just another day in the life of these rocks</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1143-sunrise-from-the-hanuman-temple-anegudi-the-tungabadra-looks-splendid.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1143 - Sunrise from the Hanuman Temple, Anegudi - the Tungabadra looks splendid</image:title><image:caption>Sunrise from the Hanuman Temple, Anegudi - the Tungabadra looks splendid.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1145-sharing-the-sunrise-with-the-monkey-at-monkey-hill.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1145 - Sharing the sunrise with the monkey at Monkey Hill</image:title><image:caption>Sharing the sunrise with the monkeys at Monkey Hill.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1491-houses-in-anegudi-with-the-wooden-painted-pillars-along-the-front-verandah.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1491 - Houses in Anegudi, with the wooden painted pillars along the front verandah</image:title><image:caption>Houses in Anegudi, with the wooden painted pillars along the front verandah.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1604-just-another-door-in-anegudi.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1604 - just another door in Anegudi</image:title><image:caption>Just another door in Anegudi.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1642-could-this-be-mine.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1642 - Could this be mine?</image:title><image:caption>Could this be mine?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1753-aquaducts-across-the-tungabadra-even-today-irrigation-channels-used-date-to-the-vijayanara-period.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1753 - Aquaducts across the Tungabadra. Even today irrigation channels used date to the Vijayanara period</image:title><image:caption>Aquaducts across the Tungabadra. 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a market by another name would be as vibrant!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_5250.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5250</image:title><image:caption>Welcome to the Great Ocean Road</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-08T10:15:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2015/05/18/hello-i-will-be-back/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_8084.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8084</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/finding-my-mojo-nat-geo-may15-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>finding my mojo nat geo may15 1</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-08T10:15:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2015/10/06/8-must-do-experiences-at-dover/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/widlflowers-on-the-walk-to-the-white-cliffs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>widlflowers on the walk to the white cliffs</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-white-cliffs.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the white cliffs</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dover-port.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dover port</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dover-castle.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dover castle</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-08T10:14:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2015/11/03/waddle-on/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/penguin-parade-cover.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>penguin parade cover</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/penguin-parade-3.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>penguin parade 3</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/penguin-parade-2.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>penguin parade 2</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/penguin-parade-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Penguin Parade 1</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-08T10:14:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2015/12/07/rock-paper-scissors/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1555_1024.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1555_1024</image:title><image:caption>rock, paper, scissors</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-08T10:14:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/work/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/travel-plus-breathless-bhavani.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Travel Plus - 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the red chilly</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_3335.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3335</image:title><image:caption>Macroni? 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beetlenuts in mh</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4941.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4941</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4775.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4775</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4671.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4671</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T07:13:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/08/20/the-church-in-churchgate/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1836.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1836</image:title><image:caption>With the stock exchange in the distance</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1835.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1835</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1833.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1833</image:title><image:caption>The Fountain that might have been a pyau once!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1830.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1830</image:title><image:caption>Mangalore Tiles always takes me to the South!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1827.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1827</image:title><image:caption>St. Thomas Cathedral and the bell 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getting repaired</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:41:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/08/21/world-photography-day-photography-and-me/</loc><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:40:55+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/08/29/ganesh-chaturthi-how-it-all-began/</loc><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:40:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/09/01/100-books-in-365-days-did-i-manage/</loc><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:40:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/09/03/an-evening-at-santorini/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6409.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6409</image:title><image:caption>Fly awayyyyyy....</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6403.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6403</image:title><image:caption>Wherever you go, Bollywood comes along!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6395.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6395</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6394.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6394</image:title><image:caption>Sunset at the tip of the island...</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6384.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6384</image:title><image:caption>He just never stood still!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6372.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6372</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6369.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6369</image:title><image:caption>One of the cutest kids I've met!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6364.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6364</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6361.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6361</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6350.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6350</image:title><image:caption>The black pebbles... hello volcano!</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:40:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/09/04/the-best-places-to-get-onam-sadya-on-7th-sunday-2014/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/just_kerala_andheri_mumbai_onam_onasadya_restaurant_mumbai_buffet_mallu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Just_Kerala_Andheri_Mumbai_Onam_Onasadya_Restaurant_Mumbai_Buffet_Mallu</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/onam-sadya-at-ente-keralam-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Onam-Sadya-at-Ente-Keralam-1</image:title><image:caption>© sandeep verma (sandeepvarma.com/tag/grand-onam-ela-sadhya/)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:40:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/09/05/100womenproject-meet-amruta/</loc><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:39:33+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/09/09/bandra-the-bandra-fest-your-walking-tour-guide/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mt-mary-church-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mt Mary Church 4</image:title><image:caption>Mount Mary's Church</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mt-mary-church-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mt Mary Church 3</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_7022.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7022</image:title><image:caption>Bandra Fort... </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6826.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6826</image:title><image:caption>The lane to bandstand</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6820.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6820</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6767.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6767</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6758.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6758</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6728.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6728</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6718.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6718</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6717.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6717</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:39:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/09/08/bordi-beach-the-weekend-getaway-from-mumbai/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8121.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8121</image:title><image:caption>spiral steps are just it... for me!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8119.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8119</image:title><image:caption>old houses...</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8102.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8102</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8089.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8089</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8087.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8087</image:title><image:caption>it's green, green and green</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8084.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8084</image:title><image:caption>isn't this just like matheran?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8082.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8082</image:title><image:caption>his wife showing the art...</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8081.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8081</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8079.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8079</image:title><image:caption>the warli artist's home...</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8067.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8067</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:39:07+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/09/11/200th-post-my-10-places-you-must-visit/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/4-rainforest-retreat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>4. rainforest retreat</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/4-rainforest-retreat-the-rooms.jpg</image:loc><image:title>4. rainforest retreat - the rooms</image:title><image:caption>rainforest retreat </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/the-lonely-chair-down-the-verandah.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the lonely chair down the verandah</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/our-compact-rooms.jpg</image:loc><image:title>our compact rooms</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dhoti-cricket.jpg</image:loc><image:title>dhoti cricket</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_7860.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7860</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_7735.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7735</image:title><image:caption>the clear sky reflects in the lake</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_7726.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7726</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_7602.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7602</image:title><image:caption>two colours: blue &amp; dull brown</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_7505.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7505</image:title><image:caption>spiti and the remote villages</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2021-08-06T09:27:33+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/09/12/photo-blog-a-walk-about-divar-island-goa/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0701.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0701</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0699.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0699</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0698.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0698</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0694.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0694</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0663.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0663</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0660.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0660</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0650.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0650</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0645.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0645</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0644.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0644</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0640.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0640</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2021-02-18T10:57:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/09/28/top-5-drives-out-of-mumbai/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8857.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8857</image:title><image:caption>every wicket fence like this makes me think of another country, it just doesn't feel like the india i know! </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8129.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8129</image:title><image:caption>crazy signboards that deserve attention. stop and click that picture! </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4980.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4980</image:title><image:caption>tunnels. i just like them! </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4551.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4551</image:title><image:caption>as we lingered longer, we stayed close to this gorgeous beach... </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-06-14T10:46:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/10/21/10-tips-for-roadtrips-in-india/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_9593.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9593</image:title><image:caption>the highways of india are getting better! enjoy them :)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_9488.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9488</image:title><image:caption>we stopped for the sunflowers as they followed the sun's journey across the skies!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_8865.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8865</image:title><image:caption>just after monsoons the green is so green its a new colour!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_8857.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8857</image:title><image:caption>things we stop for: fenceposts, windmills, signboards, friendly faces, food, stretch our legs, railway stops... or just... </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_8087.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8087</image:title><image:caption>objects in the mirror are closer than they appear.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_7799.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7799</image:title><image:caption>small town joys on a recent trip. waiting for the train to pass patiently... a much needed pause!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_5228.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5228</image:title><image:caption>breakfastory at nagpur was a wonderful discovery since we were looking for new, local joints!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_1805.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1805</image:title><image:caption>my most favouritest-estest detour of all times - presenting the gorgeous gol gumbaz!</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:37:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/10/27/the-bridges-that-grow/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3290.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3290</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3289.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3289</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3286.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3286</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:37:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/11/11/the-graffiti-festival-mumbai/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2058.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2058</image:title><image:caption>the man and the machine: yantr working his magic!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2056.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2056</image:title><image:caption>tika + anpu's artwork</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2055.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2055</image:title><image:caption>this image is now complete, though still to go back and check it out</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2054.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2054</image:title><image:caption>chalk drawings, look at the top bit.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2052.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2052</image:title><image:caption>this took him three days</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2051.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2051</image:title><image:caption>white on black or black on white?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2050.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2050</image:title><image:caption>now titled 'much much' by amitabh kumar</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:17:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/11/11/maragoos-world/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/stock-vector-japanese-ninja-figure-in-action-186155402.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stock-vector-japanese-ninja-figure-in-action-186155402</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:17:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/11/30/a-cycling-introduction-to-jaipur/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/6-isar-lat-the-view.jpg</image:loc><image:title>6. Isar Lat - the view</image:title><image:caption>In the distance I see Nahargarh Fort, the pathway up to it and the temples dotting the hills surrounding this city.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/6-isar-lat-the-pink-city-all-around.jpg</image:loc><image:title>6. Isar Lat - the pink city all around</image:title><image:caption>The pink city spreads around you in all directions!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/6-isar-lat-on-the-way-up.jpg</image:loc><image:title>6. Isar Lat - on the way up</image:title><image:caption>Reflections on the passage of time.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/5-tripolia-gate-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>5. Tripolia Gate 2</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/5-tripolia-gate-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>5. Tripolia Gate 1</image:title><image:caption>This light yellow gate stands out against the pink surroundings.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/4-hawa-mahal-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>4. Hawa Mahal 2</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/4-hawa-mahal-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>4. Hawa Mahal 1</image:title><image:caption>It feels as dainty as a cardboard set, but has stood here for 200 odd years! The world goes on around it, but this monument stands as a testament to a more beautiful time. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/3-jama-masjid-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>3. Jama Masjid 1</image:title><image:caption>In a line of similar looking buildings squashed together, Jama Masjid stands out with its minarets and painted work shining against the pink.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2-peering-over-his-shoulder.jpg</image:loc><image:title>2. Peering over his shoulder</image:title><image:caption>A view of the bazaar from over my guide’s shoulders.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2-johari-bazaar.jpg</image:loc><image:title>2. Johari Bazaar</image:title><image:caption>It all looks deceptively simple from the outside, but your wallets will get emptied inside. </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:16:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/12/05/bb-homestay-at-nasik/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_88381.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8838</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_8291.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8291</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_8844.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8844</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_8843.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8843</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_8839.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8839</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_8838.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8838</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_8837.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8837</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_8776.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8776</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_8772.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8772</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_8754.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8754</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2024-05-31T06:51:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/12/11/mr-bliss-tolkien-and-some-thoughts/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2222.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2222</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2221.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2221</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2220.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2220</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2215.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2215</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2211.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2211</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2210.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2210</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2206.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2206</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2204.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2204</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2202.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2202</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2195.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2195</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:16:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/12/10/celebrating-names-with-pooja-and-deepa/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/reading-the-book.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reading the book</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/reading-the-book-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>reading the book 2</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/pooja.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pooja</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/nidhis-book.jpg</image:loc><image:title>nidhi's book</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/deepa.jpg</image:loc><image:title>deepa</image:title><image:caption>deepa</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:16:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/12/19/where-to-make-merry-in-north-goa/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2700.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2700</image:title><image:caption>Chococlate Truffle... to die for!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2699.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2699</image:title><image:caption>Oven-baked Mushroom Steak... brilliant!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2654.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2654</image:title><image:caption>Filo Pastry with a spinach filling! Light, crisp and melted in the mouth.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2649.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2649</image:title><image:caption>Tucked in, on the beach, yet away. You can choose to sit at tables in the outdoor section and feel the sand in your feet!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2642.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2642</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2467.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2467</image:title><image:caption>The beautiful Vagator beach for a snooze after the meal!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2454.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2454</image:title><image:caption>White and blue colours transport you to the islands of Greece</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2428.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2428</image:title><image:caption>View from your table... </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2381.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2381</image:title><image:caption>View from your table... and where you'll snooze while you digest your meal and watch the sun go down.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:15:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2015/01/05/exploring-turkey-with-activeholidaycompany-com-contest/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_9418.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9418</image:title><image:caption>Just lying there... Kochi</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_9243.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9243</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_9182.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9182</image:title><image:caption>Abandoned mine during a hike</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_9068.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9068</image:title><image:caption>A street-side exhibition I chanced upon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_7388.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7388</image:title><image:caption>Flowers along the hike</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_7241.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7241</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_7227.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7227</image:title><image:caption>Walking through farms in Cinque Terre</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_7210.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7210</image:title><image:caption>Fresh olives during a hike</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_7116.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7116</image:title><image:caption>Getting the best views... silence!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_6779.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6779</image:title><image:caption>watching farming</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:15:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2015/01/05/celebrating-my-2014/</loc><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:15:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2015/01/07/the-wildlings-by-nilanjana-roy/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/the-wildlings.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the wildlings</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2816.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2816</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2811.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2811</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2803.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2803</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2800.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2800</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2799.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2799</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2795.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2795</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2792.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2792</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2791.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2791</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2790.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_2790</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:15:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2015/01/13/of-paddy-fields-bugs-and-random-walks/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3625.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3625</image:title><image:caption>this beautiful suspension bridge stood strong over the river</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3611.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3611</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3607.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3607</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3603.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3603</image:title><image:caption>signal good here? or just girlfriend time?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3461.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3461</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3459.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3459</image:title><image:caption>che didn't leave us far behind</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3449.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3449</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3447.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3447</image:title><image:caption>the majestic river that's just a blop on the map</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3420.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3420</image:title><image:caption>and along fences that breath...</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3412.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3412</image:title><image:caption>we walked by tiny rivulets...</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:14:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2015/02/05/moooonster-wind-lola-and-kitty-cat/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/girl-and-cat-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Girl and Cat 2</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:14:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2015/04/16/how-to-be-a-greedy-vegetarian-in-thailand/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_20150414_130813.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20150414_130813</image:title><image:caption>Avocado smashed with mango - an extremely pleasing union</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_20150414_130146.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20150414_130146</image:title><image:caption>Getting blessed by the Consul General and the senior most journalist. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_20150414_134952.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20150414_134952</image:title><image:caption>Tofu &amp; Cashew having a conversation with Zuchini Thai Curry</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_20150414_134937.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20150414_134937</image:title><image:caption>Thai Green curry seeping into the rice</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_20150414_134727.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20150414_134727</image:title><image:caption>Sweet chilli sauce, a thai speciality and my favourite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_20150414_141234.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20150414_141234</image:title><image:caption>Sticky rice and a diced mango</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_20150414_141220.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20150414_141220</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:13:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2015/06/10/of-long-trips-homesickness-and-actual-sickness/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_9808.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9808</image:title><image:caption>kangra fort: well-maintained fort with a great audio tour. don't miss this!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_8905.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8905</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_8840.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8840</image:title><image:caption>the 12th century temples at mandi</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_8837.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8837</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_8801.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8801</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_8489.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8489</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_8450.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Version 2</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_8366.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8366</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:13:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2015/07/12/postcards-on-the-move-mauritius-im-leaving-on-a-jet-plane/</loc><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:12:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2015/08/07/the-best-spa-experience-at-mauritius-awali-spa/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0863-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0863 (1)</image:title><image:caption>the huts that house the therapy rooms.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0862.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0862</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0861.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0861</image:title><image:caption>the place to relax once the spa is done and sip on herbal tea.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0856.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0856</image:title><image:caption>natural materials that make up the entire place.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0855.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0855</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0854.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0854</image:title><image:caption>the pleasant burden of green.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0853.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0853</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:12:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2015/08/20/best-road-trips-from-mumbai/</loc><lastmod>2015-10-07T06:12:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2015/07/21/the-importance-of-being-mauritian/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/20150718_082347.jpg</image:loc><image:title>20150718_082347</image:title><image:caption>i meet the enthusiastic fifi kong at breakfast the next morning</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1197.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1197</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1153.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1153</image:title><image:caption>just two people while walking in the market at port louis. we could be in india!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1003.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1003</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0193.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0193</image:title><image:caption>natacha mudhoo of the medine group to the left. she is of indian origin, from bihar.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0149.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0149</image:title><image:caption>at the roadside pineapple stall, he turns on his radio to old hindi music... as our group from india stands around, eats pineapple and chats in hindi.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0137.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0137</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T05:56:07+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2015/07/28/luxury-comes-to-stay-at-mauritius-part-1/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0707.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0707</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0379.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0379</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0322.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0322</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0632.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0632</image:title><image:caption>guess what this is? made from automobile parts... yes, a crab!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0725.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0725</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0442.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0442</image:title><image:caption>inside the submarine, just as we begin our descent</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0637.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0637</image:title><image:caption>the restuarant at the sugar world where the three course meal became too much to finish!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0254.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0254</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0496.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0496</image:title><image:caption>we irritated this chap, he just swum away!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0507.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0507</image:title><image:caption>the shipwreck... a japanese fishing ship that was scuttled.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-11T04:05:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2015/07/29/how-many-shades-of-blue-do-you-see/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/thumb_img_0392_1024.jpg</image:loc><image:title>thumb_IMG_0392_1024</image:title><image:caption>grey skies dull the sea, but cannot dampen its spirit.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/thumb_img_0140_1024.jpg</image:loc><image:title>thumb_IMG_0140_1024</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/thumb_img_0111_1024.jpg</image:loc><image:title>thumb_IMG_0111_1024</image:title><image:caption>the blue keeps changing, getting deeper and darker... </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/thumb_img_0108_1024.jpg</image:loc><image:title>thumb_IMG_0108_1024</image:title><image:caption>making our way to the platform from where we would dive...</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/thumb_img_0105_1024.jpg</image:loc><image:title>thumb_IMG_0105_1024</image:title><image:caption>clear pristine blues, the kind i have never seen before.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/thumb_img_0096_1024.jpg</image:loc><image:title>thumb_IMG_0096_1024</image:title><image:caption>the mauritian blue... or it's just another shade... or paradise?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0922.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0922</image:title><image:caption>Check out my shot – I'm right at the back – clean swing I say! I have potential?</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-07T05:55:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2015/08/04/luxury-comes-to-stay-at-mauritius-part-2/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0832.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0832</image:title><image:caption>Inside the Chateau</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0831.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0831</image:title><image:caption>If things are this good I don't mind the calories or cholesterol. Bring it on!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0829.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0829</image:title><image:caption>The starter – tofu with cream foam and a pesto dressing. Don't miss the fancy gold rimmed/gilded plate.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0777.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0777</image:title><image:caption>All of us seated around the table with that extraordinary platter of starters right in the front!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9979.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9979</image:title><image:caption>The private lagoon... </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9963.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9963</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9960.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9960</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9943.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9943</image:title><image:caption>Look at this backdrop. I'll pick up golf if I can play at courses like this!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9919.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9919</image:title><image:caption>Making our way to Ile aux Cerfs by speedboat.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9906.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9906</image:title><image:caption>The simply superb pool at Long Beach! 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frogs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1551.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the campsite</image:title><image:caption>the campsite</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1560.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the campsite is a natural beauty</image:title><image:caption>the campsite is beautiful</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1536.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gorgeous landscape through the journey</image:title><image:caption>gorgeous landscape through the journey</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1501.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the fly goes to meet brethren</image:title><image:caption>the fly goes to meet brethren</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-06-02T10:40:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/about/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/taj-mahal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>looking into the out... 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soup</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/parangikai-soup.jpg</image:loc><image:title>parangikai soup</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/hummus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hummus</image:title><image:caption>image credit: inspiredtaste.net</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-11-26T07:09:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/11/17/walking-like-the-locals/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/we-plod-on-and-one280a6.jpg</image:loc><image:title>we plod on and on…</image:title><image:caption>we plod on and on…</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_9037.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9037</image:title><image:caption>we also glimpsed some great  'Indian' boards. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_7699.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7699</image:title><image:caption>finally at nainital! </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_7651.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7651</image:title><image:caption>this bird has a beautiful name... which i don't know! </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_7298.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7298</image:title><image:caption>these kids refused to say a word, but did smile. eventually!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_7280.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7280</image:title><image:caption>pine cones showing off their natural beauty! fly away oh seeds!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/and-the-walk-begins.jpg</image:loc><image:title>and the walk begins</image:title><image:caption>and the walk begins</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-11-21T05:22:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/07/04/goan-style-pumpkin-curry/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_20130704_110249.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20130704_110249</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_20130704_110143.png</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_20130704_105626.png</image:loc><image:title>the ingredients waiting for become curry</image:title><image:caption>the ingredients waiting for become curry</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-11-05T14:31:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/07/03/how-does-one-travel-everyday/</loc><lastmod>2014-09-12T07:34:15+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/08/05/the-woman-with-the-errr-open-nostrils/</loc><lastmod>2014-09-12T07:34:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/10/15/athangudi-and-the-tile-makers/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_4749.jpg</image:loc><image:title>athangudi tiles lining the verandah of the bangala hotel </image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-12T07:32:33+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/10/11/driving-from-trichy-to-karaikudi/</loc><lastmod>2014-09-12T07:32:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/10/10/chettinad-love-at-first-site/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_4416.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the palace at kannadukathan... </image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_4307.jpg</image:loc><image:title>visalam</image:title><image:caption>teak pillars at visalam</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-12T07:32:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/05/18/so-how-did-daylight-robbery-come-about/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_9483.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the walled window next to the real window</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-12T07:20:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/05/17/the-sand-dunes-of-rajasthan/</loc><lastmod>2014-09-12T07:20:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/06/23/meeting-the-lifeline-of-india/</loc><lastmod>2014-09-12T07:20:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/06/15/pao-and-goa/</loc><lastmod>2014-09-12T07:20:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/05/19/kankaleshwar-temple-at-beed/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_3095.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the temple with its pond... water was flowing onto the pathway, but the faithful still walked across and offered their prayers.</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-12T07:19:37+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/05/25/mount-everest-from-a-plane/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_1814.jpg</image:loc><image:title>my co-companion - mt. everest... </image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-12T07:19:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/05/11/hello-world/</loc><lastmod>2014-09-12T07:18:43+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/05/12/so-i-am-the-planner/</loc><lastmod>2014-09-12T07:18:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/05/13/landing-in-rajasthan/</loc><lastmod>2014-09-12T07:18:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/05/16/5-things-that-will-make-you-stop-at-fort-kochi/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9583.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9583</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9573.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9573</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9565.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9565</image:title><image:caption>and yet people miss it completely</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9562.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9562</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9419.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9419</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9297.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9297</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9296.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9296</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_8753.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8753</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0116.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0116</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0114-modified.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0114 (modified)</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-11T13:25:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/12/06/let-there-be-light/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_6714.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6714</image:title><image:caption>liquor bottles create a pattern</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_6657.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6657</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_6262.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6262</image:title><image:caption>sun sets, oia rises</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_4722.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bokeh</image:title><image:caption>light. creating. light.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_4700.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4700</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_4645.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4645</image:title><image:caption>... in the panjim sky</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_4644.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4644</image:title><image:caption>streetlights huddle together...</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_3250.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3250</image:title><image:caption>my grandmum's valakku</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1013.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1013</image:title><image:caption>stone diya at a temple, kerala</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-10-23T07:04:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/07/02/budbudi-tali-tambdi-surla-goa/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1255.png</image:loc><image:title>basalt rock cut temple</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1226.png</image:loc><image:title>tambdi surla</image:title><image:caption>tambdi surla</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1263.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1263</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1259.png</image:loc><image:title>cobbled stones and ashoka trees</image:title><image:caption>cobbled stones and ashoka trees</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1150.png</image:loc><image:title>budbudi tali</image:title><image:caption>budbudi tali</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1167.png</image:loc><image:title>bubbles at the surface</image:title><image:caption>bubbles at the surface</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1166.png</image:loc><image:title>bubbles as they reache the surface</image:title><image:caption>bubbles as they reach the surface</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1165.png</image:loc><image:title>the bubbles under the surface</image:title><image:caption>the bubbles under the surface</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1129.png</image:loc><image:title>gopinath temple</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-04-28T02:47:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/07/25/what-to-do-if-you-blogger-are-invited-to-a-restaurant-launch-party/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_20140719_151445.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140719_151445</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_20140719_151432.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140719_151432</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_20140719_151407.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140719_151407</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_20140719_151346.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140719_151346</image:title><image:caption>Book explaining their main pizzas</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_20140719_151336.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140719_151336</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_20140719_151323.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140719_151323</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_20140719_150103.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140719_150103</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_20140719_150055-e1406210404869.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140719_150055</image:title><image:caption>Big aubergine - can't call it bengan!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_20140719_145707.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140719_145707</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_20140719_145702.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140719_145702</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-11T13:24:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/09/08/have-you-been-to-a-village-haat-bazaar-market/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8027.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8027</image:title><image:caption>cotton bags</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8023.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8023</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8021.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8021</image:title><image:caption>not everyone is happy. two very bored little children!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8012.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8012</image:title><image:caption>the generalists...</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8010.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8010</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8009.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8009</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8007.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8007</image:title><image:caption>you know your brand has arrived when you a rip-off is in a village haat!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8006.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8006</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8005.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8005</image:title><image:caption>the plastic half-mannequins from mumbai</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_8004.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8004</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-12T04:50:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/07/31/jaisalmer-rajasthan-i-let-my-girls-go/</loc><lastmod>2014-09-05T13:57:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/08/05/sapna-purushwadi/</loc><lastmod>2014-09-05T13:57:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/08/03/the-girl-and-me-jawahar-thane/</loc><lastmod>2014-09-05T13:56:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/08/04/this-is-your-next-holiday/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_8415.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8415</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_8373.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8373</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_8368.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8368</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_8363.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8363</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_8285.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8285</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_8262.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8262</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_7167.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7167</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_7151.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7151</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_7140.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7140</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_7138.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7138</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-04T08:58:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/08/01/the-girl-in-rural-andhra-pradesh/</loc><lastmod>2014-08-04T04:03:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/07/31/white-brick-wall-launching-the-bakeware-collection/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_7390.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7390</image:title><image:caption>the cutie-pie in the apron and chef's hat!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_7326.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7326</image:title><image:caption>an exciting range of bakeware</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_7329.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7329</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_7299.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7299</image:title><image:caption>Loved all the cushion covers!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_7297.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7297</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_7293.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7293</image:title><image:caption>the rack of cushion covers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_7292.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7292</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_7290.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7290</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_7247.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7247</image:title><image:caption>auroville on my mind.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_7246.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7246</image:title><image:caption>hand-crafted earth</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-08-01T11:53:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/04/05/who-built-my-home/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0698.jpg</image:loc><image:title>my cupboard with their clothes</image:title><image:caption>my cupboard with their clothes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0729.jpg</image:loc><image:title>he lays the floor</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-07-31T08:20:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/06/21/painting-the-streets-of-india/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/anpu-varkey-trafficeater-khirkee.jpg</image:loc><image:title>anpu varkey - trafficeater khirkee</image:title><image:caption>credit anpu varkey</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/anpu-varkey-dragonfish-kochi-credit-swanoop-john.jpg</image:loc><image:title>anpu varkey - dragonfish kochi (credit-swanoop john)</image:title><image:caption>credit swanoop john</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/anpu-varkey-cat-with-woollen-yarn-credit-pranav-mahajan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>anpu varkey - cat with woollen yarn (credit-Pranav Mahajan)</image:title><image:caption>credit swanoop john</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-07-31T08:16:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/03/26/6-water-bodies-with-an-unusual-tale/</loc><lastmod>2014-07-31T08:16:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/05/10/the-pyaus-of-an-erstwhile-bombay/</loc><lastmod>2014-07-31T08:16:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/02/18/you-are-reading-a-top-blog-in-india/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/yay.jpg</image:loc><image:title>YAY</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-07-30T10:15:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/07/24/tips-to-make-your-smartphone-battery-last-longer-while-travelling/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/battery-icons-625x1000.jpg</image:loc><image:title>battery-icons-625x1000</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ep851-main-image-620x440.png</image:loc><image:title>ep851-main-image-620x440</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/buffalo-smartphone-charger_01.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Buffalo-Smartphone-charger_01</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-07-24T16:44:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/07/24/your-nails-my-story/</loc><lastmod>2014-07-24T08:24:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/07/08/karnataka-of-long-holidays-bad-colds-and-homesickness/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/17-papanatha-temple-2-ramayana-on-the-external-walls.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Papanatha Temple Ramayana Pattadakal</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/16-mallegatti-temple-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Mallegatti temple, Badami</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/11-oustide-philomena-church-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St. Philomena's Church</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/6-tipus-summer-palace-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tipu's Summer Palace Bangalore</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/3-durg-gudi-or-temple-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Durg Gudi Aihole</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1-introductions-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St. Andrew's Church Bangalore</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-07-24T04:07:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/08/19/jaipur-rediscovering-the-pink-city/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/jaipur-chamber-of-commerce-and-trade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>jaipur chamber of commerce and trade</image:title><image:caption>simple buildings lining the road</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/the-erstwhile-ubiquitous-cycle-rickshaw.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the ubiquitous cycle-rickshaw</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tripolia-gate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tripolia gate</image:title><image:caption>tripolia gate</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nahargarh-from-the-top-of-isar-lat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>nahargarh from the top of isar lat</image:title><image:caption>nahargarh from the top of isar lat</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/hawa-mahal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hawa mahal</image:title><image:caption>the mysterious hawa mahal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/domes-at-every-corner.jpg</image:loc><image:title>domes at every corner</image:title><image:caption>domes at every corner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/canons-at-tripolia-gate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>canons at tripolia gate</image:title><image:caption>canons at tripolia gate</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bronze-door-at-city-palace.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bronze door at city palace</image:title><image:caption>bronze carved door at city palace</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mi-or-mirza-ismail-road.jpg</image:loc><image:title>MI or mirza ismail road</image:title><image:caption>MI or mirza ismail road, old-world charm</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/beautiful-old-doors-at-every-corner.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beautiful old doors at every corner</image:title><image:caption>beautiful old doors open to another world</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-07-24T04:06:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/01/22/and-my-first-article-to-be-published/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/the-verandah-of-the-granary-watching-the-football.jpg</image:loc><image:title>maranat mana</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-07-24T04:05:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/11/15/stepping-on-the-sandakada-pahana-at-srilanka/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_7973.jpg</image:loc><image:title>moonstone at pollonnaruwa </image:title><image:caption>at pollonnaruwa, the animals are reduced!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_7707.jpg</image:loc><image:title>moonstone at the bodhi temple</image:title><image:caption>moonstone at the bodhi temple</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_7912.jpg</image:loc><image:title>moonstone </image:title><image:caption>stepping out of a temple, onto the moonstone</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-07-24T04:05:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/11/14/how-the-holocaust-museum-changed-something-in-me/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_69431.jpg</image:loc><image:title>by the 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piyau</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-06-17T12:28:55+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/05/12/top-places-to-eat-vegetarian-fare-at-fort-kochi/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9488.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9488</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9483.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9483</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9478.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9478</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9477.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9477</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9476.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9476</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9474.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9474</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9469.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9469</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9250.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9250</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9209.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9209</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_8908.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8908</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-05-12T16:28:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/05/11/on-mothers-day-and-the-unmothered/</loc><lastmod>2014-05-11T10:46:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/05/11/book-review-roald-dahls-someone-like-you/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/roald-dahl-someone-like-you.jpg</image:loc><image:title>roald-dahl-someone-like-you</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-05-12T11:26:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/05/09/panchgani-mahableshwar-can-also-be-fun/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1669.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1669</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1665.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1665</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1694.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1694</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1637.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1637</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1676.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1676</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1460.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1460</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1707.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1707</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1696.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1696</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1627.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1627</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1718.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1718</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-11T09:23:37+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/05/06/swimming-and-me-lesson-1/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9466.jpg</image:loc><image:title>goa 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I took photos of all my friends who were swimming. I got some good shots of them in swimsuits :D</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_6076.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6076</image:title><image:caption>The gorgeous hotel at Ios, where I took pictures of the surroundings while others swam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_5165.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5165</image:title><image:caption>Sula Vineyards, Nasik... 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Lake cleaner 2</image:title><image:caption>kilkattalai lake near tambaram</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1319.jpg</image:loc><image:title>art deco and chennai</image:title><image:caption>art deco and chennai</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1289.jpg</image:loc><image:title>shivaji and kali</image:title><image:caption>shivaji and kali</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1238.jpg</image:loc><image:title>royapuram station</image:title><image:caption>royapuram station</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_1000.jpg</image:loc><image:title>st george fort, chennai</image:title><image:caption>fort st. george, chennai</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-01-03T07:19:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/03/23/amritsar-and-her-golden-temple/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8859.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8859</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8844.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8844</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8837.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8837</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8833.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8833</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8822.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8822</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8816.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8816</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-26T08:14:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/03/22/chennai-rediscovered-coming-up-soon/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_3250.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3250</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-08-27T20:36:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/03/21/a-taste-of-spiti-himachal/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_7859.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7859</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_7842.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7842</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_7837.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7837</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_7790.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7790</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_7735.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7735</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_7685.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7685</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_7599.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7599</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_7581.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7581</image:title><image:caption>the himalayas</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-22T07:45:49+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/03/18/varanasi-by-the-ganga-a-sketch/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_55261.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5526</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_55241.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5524</image:title><image:caption>from all over the world</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_55221.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5522</image:title><image:caption>parents happy they are away from children</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5521.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5521</image:title><image:caption>from england...</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5519.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5519</image:title><image:caption>the wall</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5510.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5510</image:title><image:caption>from ireland</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5526.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5526</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5524.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5524</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5522.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5522</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5520.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5520</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-18T13:13:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/03/16/book-review-island-of-a-thousand-mirrors/</loc><lastmod>2014-09-05T14:17:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/03/15/five-best-places-to-celebrate-holi/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/holy-cow-festival-2014.png</image:loc><image:title>holy cow festival 2014</image:title><image:caption>(c) holy cow festival</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/lath-mar-holi.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Lath mar Holi</image:title><image:caption>(c) google images</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/city-palace-udaipur-holika-dahan-rajput-photography-rajdeep-studio05.jpg</image:loc><image:title>City Palace Udaipur Holika Dahan Rajput Photography Rajdeep Studio05</image:title><image:caption>(c) Rajdeep Studio</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-16T08:18:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/03/17/my-love-hate-relationship-with-varasnasi/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5532.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5532</image:title><image:caption>everything gets dumped into the revered Ganga</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5180.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5180</image:title><image:caption>garbage lies in heaps at every corner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_6243.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6243</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5335.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5335</image:title><image:caption>wash the vessels, bathe yourself</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5292.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5292</image:title><image:caption>the dump near the river seems like the river</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-11-13T12:11:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/03/15/the-non-religious-origins-of-the-festival-of-holi/</loc><lastmod>2014-03-15T06:05:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/03/14/desilting-the-ghats-of-varanasi/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_6125.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6125</image:title><image:caption>assi ghat from the river</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5805.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5805</image:title><image:caption>it even blocks all the nallahs or sewage dumping nallahs</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5611.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5611</image:title><image:caption>more silt further north, near manikarnika</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5610.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5610</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5608.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5608</image:title><image:caption>they go at it with huge pipes and a loud belching motor</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5606.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5606</image:title><image:caption>the pujaris do not stop business</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5603.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5603</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5595.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5595</image:title><image:caption>talk about the pollution. but how else can they do this?</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-10-31T13:29:33+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/05/20/discovering-bombay-in-mumbai-part-1/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1377.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1377</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1372.jpg</image:loc><image:title>watson hotel mumbai</image:title><image:caption>watson's hotel, mumbai </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1367.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside the ballroom with the glass ceiling at Watson Hotel</image:title><image:caption>inside the ballroom with the glass ceiling at watson hotel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/view-from-watsons-hotel-bombay1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>View from Watson's Hotel Bombay</image:title><image:caption>view from watson's hotel
source: http://collections.vam.ac.uk/</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/watsons-hotel-bombay1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Watson's Hotel Bombay</image:title><image:caption>watson's hotel bombay (source: http://collections.vam.ac.uk/)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/watsons-hotel-bombay.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Watson's Hotel Bombay</image:title><image:caption>Watson's Hotel Bombay &#13;
(source: http://collections.vam.ac.uk/)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/view-from-watsons-hotel-bombay.jpg</image:loc><image:title>View from Watson's Hotel Bombay</image:title><image:caption>view from watson's hotel, bombay&#13;
(source: http://collections.vam.ac.uk/)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/watsons-hotel-mumbai.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Watson's Hotel Bombay</image:title><image:caption>watson's hotel bombay (source: http://collections.vam.ac.uk/)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1408.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1408</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-10T04:46:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/10/28/walking-down-the-lanes-of-bandra/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/bandra-chapel-road-walk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bandra chapel road walk</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_0008.jpg</image:loc><image:title>houses like this dot the entire stretch... </image:title><image:caption>(c) bhavani</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_0006.jpg</image:loc><image:title>graffiti on the walls...</image:title><image:caption>graffiti in bandra villages</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_9960.jpg</image:loc><image:title>a snack shops front... </image:title><image:caption>Never trust a momo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_9927.jpg</image:loc><image:title>an east indian house...</image:title><image:caption>(c) bhavani</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_9914.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the tomato seller's cart... </image:title><image:caption>(c) bhavani</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-10T04:46:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/11/11/lighting-up-a-palace-or-homes/</loc><lastmod>2014-03-10T04:45:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/11/13/do-you-have-any-vegetarian-food-on-your-menu/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_0620.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0620</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-10T04:45:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/11/15/can-i-walk-out-of-my-house-in-the-solar-eclipse/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_47491.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4749</image:title><image:caption>my best shot - 18-55 doesn't get you any closer!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_4784.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4784</image:title><image:caption>the world goes back to normal </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_4712.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4712</image:title><image:caption>the mela in full bloom at danushkodi!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_4682.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4682</image:title><image:caption>the quiet, clear sea at rameswaram... </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_4676.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4676</image:title><image:caption>entering rameswaram</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-03-09T00:14:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/11/16/i-do-not-get-politics/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2185.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the sun sets over the city</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-10T04:45:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/11/30/sri-lanka-exploring-the-cultural-triangle/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_7770.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the white dagoba</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_7704.jpg</image:loc><image:title>entrance to the bodhi temple</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_8048.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gal vihara buddha</image:title><image:caption>one of the buddha statues at gal vihara </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_8098.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lotus at dambulla, sri lanka</image:title><image:caption>lotus at dambulla, sri lanka</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_7868.jpg</image:loc><image:title>at the top, with the country in front of you....</image:title><image:caption>at the top, with the country spread in front of you! </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_7822.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_7822</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_7870.jpg</image:loc><image:title>by the cliff... </image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-10T04:44:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/12/17/discovering-bombay-in-mumbai-part-2/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_0988.jpg</image:loc><image:title>indosarcenic architecture - a blend of gothic, hindu, islamic architecture!</image:title><image:caption>indosarcenic architecture - a blend of gothic, hindu, islamic architecture!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_0983.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the grand arch high above</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_0962.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the imposing gateway of india!</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-10T04:44:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/03/28/the-unknown-man/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_5040.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5040</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-10T04:44:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/05/18/the-man-at-the-crossing/</loc><lastmod>2014-03-10T04:43:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/05/23/the-yacht-at-bandra-stays-down-to-earth/</loc><lastmod>2014-03-10T04:43:26+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/07/05/chimbai-fishing-village-up-at-unboxed-writers/</loc><lastmod>2014-03-10T04:42:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/09/29/mumbai-untraveled/</loc><lastmod>2014-03-10T04:42:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/03/09/the-ghats-of-varanasi/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5968.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5968</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5544.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5544</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_6168.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6168</image:title><image:caption>a beautiful balcony, becomes someone's home?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5890.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5890</image:title><image:caption>the weighing scales at the burning ghats</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5800.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5800</image:title><image:caption>clothes drying at a sadhu's spot!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_6138.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6138</image:title><image:caption>from the boat, another view of the ghats</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_6040.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6040</image:title><image:caption>people: bathing, praying, washing, being by the ghats</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5843.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5843</image:title><image:caption>temples dot the entire ghat, you'll never run out of them</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5540.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5540</image:title><image:caption>the sea-like ganga</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-10T09:26:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/03/07/abandoned/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/watsons-hotel-bombay-mumbai-19th-century-photograph.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Watson's Hotel Bombay (Mumbai) - 19th Century Photograph</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-10T04:27:55+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/03/09/100-books-in-365days-by-august-2014-where-am-i-today/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_20140215_143116.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140215_143116</image:title><image:caption>island of a thousand mirrors</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_20140212_152431.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140212_152431</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_20140212_152145.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140212_152145</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-09T10:41:01+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/03/08/graffiti-in-varanasi/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_6105.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6105</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_6093.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6093</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_6088.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6088</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_6082.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6082</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_6019.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_6019</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5832.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5832</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5678.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5678</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5677.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5677</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5651.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5651</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_5681.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5681</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-03-11T02:36:35+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/03/07/7-things-to-do-within-10-kms-of-panaji-goa/</loc><lastmod>2015-11-26T05:00:33+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/02/13/hauz-khas-heritage-for-you-and-me/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_9142.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9142</image:title><image:caption>the lit main-winding street- it is charming!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_9140.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9140</image:title><image:caption>"slow food" is what you pay for now - can't you get it at home?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_9121.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9121</image:title><image:caption>"you will be surprised by what's in store"</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_9119.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9119</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_9117.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9117</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_9115.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9115</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_9113.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9113</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_9106.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9106</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_9092.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9092</image:title><image:caption>restoration work has been done really well</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_9090.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9090</image:title><image:caption>the large, green lake - much smaller than the original</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-02-22T11:40:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/02/18/two-sides-of-hauz-khas-new-delhi/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_9135.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9135</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_9133.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9133</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_9130.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9130</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_9129.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9129</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_9127.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9127</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_9123.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9123</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_9122.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9122</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2017-01-31T16:46:43+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/02/12/book-review-degree-coffee-by-the-yard-good-bad/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_20140212_142158.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140212_142158</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_20140212_141948.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140212_141948</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_20140212_141729.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140212_141729</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-02-13T10:05:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/02/13/8-reasons-why-you-should-visit-the-indian-institute-of-advanced-study-shimla/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_87421.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8742</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8789.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8789</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8779.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8779</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8725.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8725</image:title><image:caption>the fire station turned cafe</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0965.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DSC_0965</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8742.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8742</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8712.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8712</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8771.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8771</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8765.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8765</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8764.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8764</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2022-10-27T18:10:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/02/08/the-gaiety-theatre-at-shimla/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8638.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8638</image:title><image:caption>beautiful chandeliers</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8635.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8635</image:title><image:caption>the balcony seating</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8634.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8634</image:title><image:caption>view from the balcony</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8623.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8623</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8620.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8620</image:title><image:caption>hazy pics. forgot my tripod</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8616.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8616</image:title><image:caption>blue and green and gold - delectable</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8604.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8604</image:title><image:caption>the sideboards that help the acoustics</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8600.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_8600</image:title><image:caption>notice the colours - different hues</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-02-11T14:54:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/02/06/why-i-write-part-2/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/why-i-write-final-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>why i write final 1</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/why-i-write-list-hori.jpg</image:loc><image:title>why i write list hori</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-02-12T15:54:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/02/05/indian-women-travellers-leading-the-way-into-2014-part-2/</loc><lastmod>2014-02-07T12:02:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/02/05/rabindranath-tagore-still-lives-in-kolkata/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rabindranath-tagore.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rabindranath-tagore</image:title><image:caption>credit: google images</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/boyhood-days-tagore.jpg</image:loc><image:title>boyhood days - tagore</image:title><image:caption>credit: google images</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-02-05T07:27:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/02/03/shimla-blackwhite/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/townhall.png</image:loc><image:title>gaiety theatre around the corner</image:title><image:caption>gaiety theatre around the corner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/the-oberoi-cecil-hotel.png</image:loc><image:title>the oberoi cecil hotel</image:title><image:caption>the oberoi cecil hotel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/shimla-the-maze.png</image:loc><image:title>shimla - the maze</image:title><image:caption>shimla - the maze</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/modern-or-heritage.png</image:loc><image:title>modern or heritage?</image:title><image:caption>modern or heritage?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/hazar-rooftops.png</image:loc><image:title>hazar rooftops</image:title><image:caption>rooftops</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/grills-by-the-road.png</image:loc><image:title>grills by the road</image:title><image:caption>grill away</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/clark-hotel.png</image:loc><image:title>clark hotel</image:title><image:caption>oberoi clark hotel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/circuit-house.png</image:loc><image:title>circuit house</image:title><image:caption>circuit house</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-02-04T06:29:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/02/02/shimla-and-why-it-surprised-me/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/nathurams.png</image:loc><image:title>nathuram's</image:title><image:caption>nathuram's in the lower bazaar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0962.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the heritage walk</image:title><image:caption>the board with the route for the heritage walk</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/gordon-castle.png</image:loc><image:title>gordon castle</image:title><image:caption>gordon castle</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/viceregal-lodge.png</image:loc><image:title>viceregal lodge</image:title><image:caption>viceregal lodge</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/grills-remnants-of-the-past.png</image:loc><image:title>grills - remnants of the past</image:title><image:caption>remnants of the past - grills</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/decrepit-heritage-houses-2.png</image:loc><image:title>decrepit...heritage houses 2</image:title><image:caption>vintage charm.. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/decrepit-heritage-houses-1.png</image:loc><image:title>decrepit...heritage houses 1</image:title><image:caption>decrepit... wish there was money to restore these oldies..</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/board-at-grand-hotel.png</image:loc><image:title>board at grand hotel</image:title><image:caption>board at grand hotel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/beautiful-old-buildings.png</image:loc><image:title>beautiful old buildings</image:title><image:caption>beautiful... don't miss the window shades.. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/town-hall-now-police-headquarters.png</image:loc><image:title>gaiety theatre around the corner</image:title><image:caption>gaiety theatre around the corner</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2022-10-28T04:12:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/01/30/why-do-i-write/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/i-write-because-c-sharon-mcgill.jpg</image:loc><image:title>i-write-because (C) sharon mcgill</image:title><image:caption>source: google images (c) sharon mcgill</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/i-write-isaac-asimov.jpg</image:loc><image:title>i write - isaac asimov</image:title><image:caption>source: smallcirclebigcircle.wordpress.com</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-02-13T06:35:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/12/26/its-my-lonely-planet/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/matharpakady-mazgaon.png</image:loc><image:title>matharpakady, mazgaon</image:title><image:caption>matharpakady, mazgaon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/elephantas-elephant-bhau-daji-lad-museum.png</image:loc><image:title>elephanta's elephant @ bhau daji lad museum</image:title><image:caption>elephanta's elephant @ bhau daji lad museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/bhau-daji-lad-museum.png</image:loc><image:title>bhau daji lad museum</image:title><image:caption>bhau daji lad museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/beautiful-steps-mazgaon.png</image:loc><image:title>beautiful steps, mazgaon</image:title><image:caption>mazgaon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/banganga.png</image:loc><image:title>banganga</image:title><image:caption>banganga</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/the-retreat-bhimtal-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the retreat, bhimtal</image:title><image:caption>the retreat, bhimtal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/the-famous-bun-tik-of-nainital-an-indian-burger.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the famous bun-tik of nainital (an indian burger)</image:title><image:caption>the famous bun-tik of nainital (an indian burger)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sattal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sattal</image:title><image:caption>sattal, kumaon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/misty-mountains-jhaltola-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>misty mountains, jhaltola 1</image:title><image:caption>misty mountains, jhaltola 1</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/bhutan-tiger-monastery.jpg</image:loc><image:title>bhutan - tiger monastery</image:title><image:caption>bhutan - tiger monastery</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-04-18T23:11:43+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/01/22/mitaroy-panjim-goa/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_4574.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4574</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_4567.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4567</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_4561.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4561</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_4556.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4556</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_4585.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4585</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_4575.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4575</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_4557.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4557</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_4553.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4553</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_4552.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4552</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_46261.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4626</image:title><image:caption>breakfast basking in the warm morning sun</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-01-30T04:53:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/01/27/juxtaposition-past-and-the-present/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/wires-across-heritage-building-varanasi.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wires across heritage building - varanasi</image:title><image:caption>wire-bound heritage building in varanasi</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2023-01-19T06:54:49+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/01/26/my-learnings-from-travel-in-2013/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_9071.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9071</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_90661.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_9066</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-01-31T03:41:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/01/24/the-jaipur-literature-festival-2014/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_20140120_104902.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140120_104902</image:title><image:caption>my best takeaway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_20140120_104311.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140120_104311</image:title><image:caption>the crazy crowds</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_20140120_103836.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140120_103836</image:title><image:caption>jerry pinto teaches us to shake our hips</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_20140120_103640.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140120_103640</image:title><image:caption>my takeaway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_20140118_214113.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140118_214113</image:title><image:caption>the google mughal tent</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_20140118_213752.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140118_213752</image:title><image:caption>bands playing for free every night</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_20140118_201524.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140118_201524</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_20140118_090842.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140118_090842</image:title><image:caption>calm before the storm?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_20140118_090459.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140118_090459</image:title><image:caption>walking in, diggi palace</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_20140118_090404.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_20140118_090404</image:title><image:caption>the front lawns - largest venue</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-01-26T14:14:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/01/17/2013-in-travel-12-cities-a-handful-of-villages-11-states-numerous-stories/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_9066.jpg</image:loc><image:title>at hauz khas</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/8-at-city-palace.jpg</image:loc><image:title>8 at city palace</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-01-16T18:40:42+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/01/15/wednesday-link-day/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/blogs-paul-therouxs-10-commandments-for-aspiring-travel-writers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>blogs-paul-therouxs-10-commandments-for-aspiring-travel-writers</image:title><image:caption>paul theroux (c) wanderlust</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/exploreroftheworld4.png</image:loc><image:title>exploreroftheworld4</image:title><image:caption>(c) brainpickings &amp; keri smith</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-01-15T04:00:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/01/13/3-more-things-to-do-in-mumbai-that-arent-in-a-guidebook/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_3395.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3395</image:title><image:caption>indo-sarasenic architecture @ churchgate</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_3364.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_3364</image:title><image:caption>western railway headquarters @ churchgate</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-12-30T19:39:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/01/14/change-my-world/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/margaret-mead.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>margaret mead</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-01-14T16:45:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/01/13/what-do-you-choose-mountains-or-beaches/</loc><lastmod>2014-01-13T13:42:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/01/12/where-did-you-spend-nye/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/neha-img_20131230_1256331.jpg</image:loc><image:title>neha - 3</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/neha-img_20131229_1232421.jpg</image:loc><image:title>neha 2</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/neha-img_20131226_1643171.jpg</image:loc><image:title>neha 1</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/indrani-watering-themselves.jpg</image:loc><image:title>indrani - watering themselves</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/indrani-watering-the-plants.jpg</image:loc><image:title>indrani - watering the plants</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/indrani-plant-talk-with-granddad.jpg</image:loc><image:title>indrani - plant talk with granddad</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/indrani-errand-boy-ronit.jpg</image:loc><image:title>indrani - errand boy ronit</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/indrani-busy-bee-ronit.jpg</image:loc><image:title>indrani - busy bee ronit</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/indrani-active-ryan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>indrani - active ryan</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/neha-img_20131230_125633.jpg</image:loc><image:title>neha - IMG_20131230_125633</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-01-12T10:22:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/06/27/goa-without-the-beaches/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0416-small1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the coconut palms give way</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0416-small.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the coconut palms give way</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0416.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the bending coconut palms</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rain-in-the-courtyard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rain in the courtyard</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0560.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0560</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1187.png</image:loc><image:title>the greens and the browns</image:title><image:caption>the greens and the browns</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/do-not-venture.jpg</image:loc><image:title>do not venture into the sea</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0497.png</image:loc><image:title>having burnt pepper soup in a renovated portuguese-home-turned-art-centre &amp; cafe</image:title><image:caption>having burnt pepper soup in a renovated portuguese-home-turned-art-centre &amp; cafe</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0410.png</image:loc><image:title>the coconut trees trees bend with the wind</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-21T18:01:01+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/11/24/10-reasons-why-everyone-should-visit-matheran/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_5740.jpg</image:loc><image:title>verandah at a renovated parsi home</image:title><image:caption>verandah at a renovated parsi home</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_5734.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wooden frames across the verandah</image:title><image:caption>wooden frames across the verandah</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_5681.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hills in the distance</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_56601.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hill top view</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-07-12T17:29:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/01/03/discovering-goa-in-fontainhas/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/15-where-quaintness-breeds-beauty.jpg</image:loc><image:title>15. where quaintness breeds beauty</image:title><image:caption>quaint, quaint and quaint... chugging along</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/14-welcome-to-another-time.png</image:loc><image:title>14. welcome to another time!</image:title><image:caption>welcome in, we'll take you to another time</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/13-and-thats-an-office.png</image:loc><image:title>13. and thats an office!</image:title><image:caption>and thats an office!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/12-old-and-new-alongside.png</image:loc><image:title>12. old and new alongside</image:title><image:caption>old and new alongside</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/11-organic.png</image:loc><image:title>11. organic</image:title><image:caption>organic - no interference, or intervention</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/10-though-something-are-left-kiska-bajaj.png</image:loc><image:title>10. though something are left... kiska bajaj?</image:title><image:caption>discarded? kiska bajaj?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/09-how-can-one-be-scared-of-this-lab.png</image:loc><image:title>09. how can one be scared of this lab?</image:title><image:caption>how can one be scared of this lab?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/08-how-is-the-home-inside.png</image:loc><image:title>08. how is the home inside?</image:title><image:caption>how is the home inside, i wonder</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/07-and-even-the-road-signs.png</image:loc><image:title>07. and even the road signs</image:title><image:caption>and even the road signs... wow!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/06-every-lane-looks-beautiful.png</image:loc><image:title>06. every lane looks beautiful</image:title><image:caption>every lane is a picture, but this one has a mad dog!</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-09-10T09:47:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/01/11/e-books-readers-or-paper-which-one/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/carbon_footprint_lowres.jpg</image:loc><image:title>carbon_footprint_lowres</image:title><image:caption>(c) google images</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2014-01-12T06:25:17+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/01/07/help-me-win-a-trip-to-gods-own-country/</loc><lastmod>2014-01-07T08:15:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/01/04/link-day-links/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/quotetravel8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>quotetravel8</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/two-russian-photographers-capture-mumbai-8.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Two-Russian-photographers-capture-Mumbai-8</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/food-art-by-lee-samantha-11.jpg</image:loc><image:title>food-art-by-lee-samantha-11</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/kerala-blog-express.png</image:loc><image:title>kerala blog express</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-01-04T06:37:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/01/04/100-books-in-365-days-by-august-2014-where-am-i-today/</loc><lastmod>2014-01-08T15:08:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2014/01/03/weekly-photo-challenge-joy-is/</loc><lastmod>2014-02-03T12:30:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/12/06/link-day/</loc><lastmod>2013-12-06T05:39:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/10/15/i-have-rsi/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/end-of-the-tunnel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>light at the end of the tunnel?</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/what-does-my-hand-say.jpg</image:loc><image:title>what does my hand say</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-10-26T10:58:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/06/24/how-scrambled-eggs-in-goa-changed-how-i-eat-eggs/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/scrambled-eggs-with-peppers-torn-basil.jpg</image:loc><image:title>scrambled eggs with peppers &amp; torn basil</image:title><image:caption>scrambled eggs with peppers &amp; torn basil... the current favourite!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/afonsos.png</image:loc><image:title>afonso's</image:title><image:caption>afonso's: worth every cent</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/afonsos-guest-house.png</image:loc><image:title>afonso's guest house</image:title><image:caption>afonso's guest house</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-09-26T04:42:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/09/15/inside-faces-what-are-the-stories-they-tell/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/youth-at-purushwadi.png</image:loc><image:title>youth at purushwadi</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jaipur-bangle-seller.png</image:loc><image:title>jaipur bangle seller</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/grinner-at-chamonix.png</image:loc><image:title>grinner at chamonix</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/goatherd-at-purushwadi.png</image:loc><image:title>goatherd at purushwadi</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/girl-from-jhadpoli.png</image:loc><image:title>girl from jhadpoli.</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/driver-guide-at-paro-bhutan.png</image:loc><image:title>driver &amp; guide at paro, bhutan</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dreamer-dreams-at-chamonix.png</image:loc><image:title>dreamer dreams at chamonix</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dreamer-at-chamonix.png</image:loc><image:title>dreamer at chamonix</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/chef-at-purushwadi.png</image:loc><image:title>chef at purushwadi</image:title><image:caption>heerabai, she welcomed us into her house</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/caretaker-at-jhadpoli.png</image:loc><image:title>caretaker at jhadpoli</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-09-23T04:46:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/09/15/mangalore-searching-for-history/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/the-dwaja-stamba.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the dwaja stamba</image:title><image:caption>The Dwaja Stamba at the Mangaladevi Temple</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/college-chapel.png</image:loc><image:title>college chapel</image:title><image:caption>The College Chapel</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/vajralaxmi.png</image:loc><image:title>vajralaxmi</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ship-building-yard.png</image:loc><image:title>ship building yard</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/metal-ships.png</image:loc><image:title>metal ships</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sultan-battery.png</image:loc><image:title>sultan battery</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sultan-battery-the-steps.png</image:loc><image:title>sultan battery - the steps</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sultan-battery-the-river.png</image:loc><image:title>sultan battery - the river</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sultan-battery-side-view.png</image:loc><image:title>sultan battery - side view</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/old-world-charm.png</image:loc><image:title>old-world charm</image:title><image:caption>old world charm with tiled, sloping roofs</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-09-26T04:42:59+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/09/10/tumbling-tuesdays-5-links-that-i-really-liked-this-week/</loc><lastmod>2013-09-10T18:19:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/09/10/its-my-100th-post/</loc><lastmod>2013-09-26T04:44:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/08/30/the-weekly-photo-challenge-fiddling-with-the-focus/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/leaf-bowl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>leaf bowl</image:title><image:caption>leaf bowl!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/droplet-and-the-bug-i-missed.jpg</image:loc><image:title>droplet and the bug i missed</image:title><image:caption>droplet and the bug i missed</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-05-16T05:53:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/08/20/interesting-articles-ive-been-reading-this-week/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/chennai-express-2-768x1024.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chennai express</image:title><image:caption>© google images</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/neil-gaiman.jpg</image:loc><image:title>neil gaiman</image:title><image:caption>© google images</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/icn-seths-head.png</image:loc><image:title>seth godin</image:title><image:caption>© google images</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/good-grammar-12-310x232.jpg</image:loc><image:title>good grammar of rape!</image:title><image:caption>© google images</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-08-23T10:13:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/07/11/my-first-day-once-again/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/writer.jpg</image:loc><image:title>writer</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-09-25T23:08:01+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/07/16/yes-we-should-support-our-friends-work-why-dont-we/</loc><lastmod>2013-10-09T05:24:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/07/18/meandering-in-bykhulla-and-mazgaon-mumbai/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_20130718_134003.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gloria church</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_20130718_104149.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the local train to byculla</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_0172.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the synagogue</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_0168.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the turnstile from far away london</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_0163.jpg</image:loc><image:title>indian sheesham (rosewood) carved sideboard</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_0153.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the emblem of the museum - victoria and albert museum</image:title><image:caption>the emblem of the museum</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_0115.jpg</image:loc><image:title>palladian architecture</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_0105.jpg</image:loc><image:title>restored tiles</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-08-21T03:27:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/07/20/parangikkai-pumpkin-soup-shines-through-from-chettinad/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/parangikkai-soup-in-a-bowl-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>parangikkai soup in a bowl with coconut milk</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/parangikkai-soup-in-a-bowl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>parangikkai soup in a bowl</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/parangikkai-soup-ready-to-eat.jpg</image:loc><image:title>parangikkai soup - ready to eat</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/getting-blended.png</image:loc><image:title>getting blended</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cooking-the-pumpkin.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cooking the pumpkin</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/soup-in-a-bowl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>soup in a bowl</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/parangikkai-soup-ready.jpg</image:loc><image:title>parangikkai soup ready</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/parangikkai-soup.jpg</image:loc><image:title>parangikkai soup</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-08-21T03:27:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/07/22/supriya-sehgal-traveller-writer-photographer/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/supriya-from-mrm-foundation-book1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>supriya from mrm foundation book</image:title><image:caption>"I don’t know Malayalam, but we all still managed."</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/supriya-from-mrm-foundation-book.jpg</image:loc><image:title>supriya from mrm foundation book</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/supriya-sehgal-with-victoria-wlaka.jpg</image:loc><image:title>supriya sehgal with victoria wlaka</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/supriya-sehgal-at-the-launch-of-short-escapes.jpg</image:loc><image:title>supriya sehgal at the launch of short escapes</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/supriya-sehgal-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>supriya sehgal 3</image:title><image:caption>"I could live in Varanasi – I like it THAT much" 
(c) aparna nori </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/surpiya-sehgal-2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>surpiya sehgal 2</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/supriya-sehgal-4.jpg</image:loc><image:title>supriya sehgal 4</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/supriya-sehgal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>supriya sehgal</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-08-21T03:26:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/08/09/irani-cafes-of-mumbai-yazdani-bakery-fort/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/yazdani-bakery-inside.jpg</image:loc><image:title>yazdani bakery - inside</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/the-menu.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the menu</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/the-blackboard.jpg</image:loc><image:title>yazdani - the blackboard</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/simple-apple-pie-hoarding.jpg</image:loc><image:title>simple apple pie hoarding</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/range-of-bread.jpg</image:loc><image:title>range of bread</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/inside-the-bakery.jpg</image:loc><image:title>inside the bakery</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/heritage-award.jpg</image:loc><image:title>heritage award</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/yazdani-bakery.jpg</image:loc><image:title>yazdani bakery</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/since-1950.jpg</image:loc><image:title>since 1950</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/stacks-and-stacks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>stacks and stacks</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-08-21T03:26:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/08/01/borivali-national-park-mumbai-the-urban-jungle/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/the-guide-jagdish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the guide - jagdish</image:title><image:caption>the guide - jagdish</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/ground-crab.jpg</image:loc><image:title>a ground crab</image:title><image:caption>a ground crab</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/the-stream-by-the-tree-by-the-stream.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the stream by the tree by the stream</image:title><image:caption>the stream by the tree by the stream</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/the-plant-that-makes-soil-fertile.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the plant that makes soil fertile</image:title><image:caption>imported plant used to make soil fertile</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/the-trail.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the trail</image:title><image:caption>the trail... </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tulsi-flowers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>tulsi flowers</image:title><image:caption>the flower of a haldi (turmeric) plant</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wild-mushrooms-beautiful.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wild mushrooms, beautiful</image:title><image:caption>wild mushrooms</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cup-and-saucer-flowers.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cup and saucer flowers</image:title><image:caption>cup &amp; saucer flower</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/hooded-grasshopper-3.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hooded grasshopper 3</image:title><image:caption>hooded grasshopper</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/hooded-grasshopper-1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>hooded grasshopper 1</image:title><image:caption>the hooded grasshopper...</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-08-21T03:26:01+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/08/09/borivali-national-park-the-upper-kanheri-trail/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/the-ghost-tree.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the ghost tree</image:title><image:caption>ghost tree - it glows in the dark</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/kanheri-caves.jpg</image:loc><image:title>kanheri caves</image:title><image:caption>kanheri caves, the end of the hike</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/the-green-is-greener.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the green is greener</image:title><image:caption>it is actually that green! </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/grey-skies.jpg</image:loc><image:title>grey skies</image:title><image:caption>grey skies loom over, while deep valley extend below... and silence except for the birds chattering!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/spiders-web.jpg</image:loc><image:title>spider's web</image:title><image:caption>rain, bokeh and a spider's web! </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/exoskeleton-of-the-spider.jpg</image:loc><image:title>exoskeleton of the spider</image:title><image:caption>exoskeleton of the spider... a bigger spider injects a chemical into this spider, the entire internal parts 'melt' and then the bigger spider sucks it out! </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wild-fungus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wild fungus</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/the-woody-creeper.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the woody creeper</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cactus-blooms.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cactus blooms</image:title><image:caption>its a cactus, but its got leaves! </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2020-10-26T16:26:55+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/01/25/living-in-my-favourite-teenage-novels/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_5294.jpg</image:loc><image:title>my brush with royalty? </image:title><image:caption>my brush with royalty?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_9871.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the lochness monster alive and growing?</image:title><image:caption>the lochness monster alive and growing?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_9469.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the vintage signposts</image:title><image:caption>jane austen on the signposts!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_9531.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the ballroom</image:title><image:caption>the ballroom</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-08-21T03:24:58+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/07/28/taj-mahal-bathed-in-moonlight/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_8887.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the darwaza / gateway</image:title><image:caption>the darwaza / gateway</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_8854.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the large plump dome</image:title><image:caption>the large plump dome</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_8834.jpg</image:loc><image:title>realising how tall when the neck starts to hurt</image:title><image:caption>realising how tall when the neck starts to hurt</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_8814.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the intricate work</image:title><image:caption>the intricate work</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_8809.jpg</image:loc><image:title>taj: all angles flatter her</image:title><image:caption>taj mahal</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_8801.jpg</image:loc><image:title>taj mahal</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_8770.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sitting beautiful and snug: taj mahal</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_8768_2.jpg</image:loc><image:title>people throng in to see the taj</image:title><image:caption>people throng in to see the taj</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_8759.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the darwaza itself takes your breath away</image:title><image:caption>the darwaza itself takes your breath away</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_8714.jpg</image:loc><image:title>lunar eclipse</image:title><image:caption>lunar eclipse</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2024-05-22T14:11:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/07/27/mazgaon-mumbai-a-beautiful-suburb/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/water-pumps.jpg</image:loc><image:title>water pumps</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/steps-in-mazgaon1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>steps in mazgaon</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/gloria-church-byculla.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gloria church, byculla</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/david-sassoons-house1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>david sassoon's house</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/buildings-in-mazgaon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>buildings in mazgaon</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/matharpacady-mazgaon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>matharpacady, mazgaon</image:title><image:caption>mazgaon</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/iron-steps-mazgaon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>iron steps mazgaon</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/job-baptista-gardens.jpg</image:loc><image:title>job baptista gardens</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/chinese-temple-mazgaon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chinese temple, mazgaon</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/merrytogoaround.jpg</image:loc><image:title>merrytogoaround</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-08-22T16:13:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/the-100-women-project/village-girl-at-jhadpoli-near-mumbai/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/the-girl-from-jhadpoli.png</image:loc><image:title>the girl from jhadpoli</image:title><image:caption>her changing expressions... </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-07-26T05:44:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>weekly</changefreq><priority>0.6</priority></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/07/16/weekly-photo-challenge-golden-hour/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_7918.jpg</image:loc><image:title>frost bitten... 4</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_7923.jpg</image:loc><image:title>frost bitten... 3</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_7922.jpg</image:loc><image:title>frost bitten... 2</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_7921.jpg</image:loc><image:title>frost bitten... 1</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-11-18T04:40:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/07/11/weekly-photo-challenge-nostalgic/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/indian_railway.png</image:loc><image:title>indian railway</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/indian-railways.jpg</image:loc><image:title>indian railways</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-07-19T05:20:45+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/07/06/sunaparanta-an-art-gallery-in-a-beautiful-portuguese-home-in-goa/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0530.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0530</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0557.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rain cascades down</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0546.jpg</image:loc><image:title>beautiful details</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0536.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the gorgeous old-world flooring</image:title><image:caption>the gorgeous old-world 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wallpaper</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0935.png</image:loc><image:title>don't miss the barber's chair</image:title><image:caption>don't miss the barber's chair</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0930.png</image:loc><image:title>antique furniture pieces at every corner</image:title><image:caption>antique furniture pieces at every corner</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0905.png</image:loc><image:title>even corridors are beautiful</image:title><image:caption>even the corridors are beautiful</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1034.png</image:loc><image:title>bamboo bamboo bamboo</image:title><image:caption>bamboo bamboo bamboo</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0997.png</image:loc><image:title>haywards lining the bar</image:title><image:caption>haywards lining the bar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0941.png</image:loc><image:title>i could eat forever in this dining room</image:title><image:caption>... could eat forever here... </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0940.png</image:loc><image:title>the dining room...</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2017-08-31T23:07:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/the-100-women-project/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1694.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sapna's grandmom who can't hear</image:title><image:caption>sapna's grandmom who can't hear and wanted to get a picture of hers taken</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1693.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sapna's house</image:title><image:caption>sapna's house - its wet, damp and packed. but do we need more space?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1686.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sapna's mother</image:title><image:caption>sapna's mother who seemed patient but rather tired - or is that just me?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1670.jpg</image:loc><image:title>decorated walls inside the house</image:title><image:caption>decorated walls inside the house</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1669.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sapna</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1668.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sapna and her sibling</image:title><image:caption>sapna and her sibling, another girl... they are three girls here and no boys. hope that doesn't become an issue for sapna's mother!</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-07-04T06:28:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>weekly</changefreq><priority>0.6</priority></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/stay/</loc><lastmod>2013-07-03T12:04:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>weekly</changefreq><priority>0.6</priority></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/07/03/velha-goa-chorao-and-divar-in-goa/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0701.png</image:loc><image:title>football against a backdrop of mountains and fields</image:title><image:caption>football against a backdrop of mountains and fields</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0645.png</image:loc><image:title>the lions stand guard at the gate</image:title><image:caption>lions stand guard at the gate</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0593.png</image:loc><image:title>beautiful portuguese style nameplates</image:title><image:caption>beautiful portuguese style nameplates</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0621.png</image:loc><image:title>desolate, decrepit, deserted homes</image:title><image:caption>desolate, decrepit, deserted homes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0589.png</image:loc><image:title>feels like a ruskin bond book!</image:title><image:caption>feels like a ruskin bond book!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0696.png</image:loc><image:title>the landscape while entering divar</image:title><image:caption>the landscape while entering divar</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0742.png</image:loc><image:title>the remnants of an ancient life</image:title><image:caption>the remnants of an ancient life</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0833.png</image:loc><image:title>basilica bom jesus</image:title><image:caption>basilica bom jesus</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-08-03T04:31:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/07/02/casinha-raibandar-brilliant-chalet-at-goa/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1265.png</image:loc><image:title>casinhas raibandar at night</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1332.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1332</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1326.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_1326</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1327.png</image:loc><image:title>casinha rainbadar</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-07-03T03:52:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/walks/</loc><lastmod>2013-07-02T16:31:10+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>weekly</changefreq><priority>0.6</priority></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/trips/</loc><lastmod>2013-07-02T16:31:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>weekly</changefreq><priority>0.6</priority></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/archives-2/</loc><lastmod>2013-07-02T16:25:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>weekly</changefreq><priority>0.6</priority></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/06/29/fireflies-twinkle-at-purushwadi/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wpid-wp-1372483584102.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wpid-wp-1372483584102.jpg</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-06-30T16:21:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/stay/visalam-chettinadu-tamilnadu-luxury-hotel/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_4497.png</image:loc><image:title>alive, at chettinad</image:title><image:caption>visalam at chettinad</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_4564.png</image:loc><image:title>art deco (?) comes visiting!</image:title><image:caption>art deco (?) comes visiting!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_4832.png</image:loc><image:title>its warm, earthy and welcoming</image:title><image:caption>its warm, earthy and welcoming</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_4600.png</image:loc><image:title>you want to see it in black and white!</image:title><image:caption>the red floor i could sleep on</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_4591.png</image:loc><image:title>IMG_4591</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-06-28T10:36:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>weekly</changefreq><priority>0.6</priority></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/04/30/burning-bright-in-the-forests-of-the-night-courtesy-mr-blake/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tiger-tiger-burning-bright1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the tiger that we didn't see</image:title><image:caption>in my doodling i saw a tiger</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-08-06T04:06:43+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/05/25/and-another-article-goes-up-d/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/bedroom.jpg</image:loc><image:title>one of the bedrooms</image:title><image:caption>one of the bedrooms - extremely inviting! </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-06-24T13:30:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/06/24/the-taj-mahal-in-agra/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/taj-mahal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>taj mahal - a symbol of undying love</image:title><image:caption>taj mahal - a symbol of undying love</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_8770.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the taj mahal: an expression undying love</image:title><image:caption>the taj mahal: an expression undying love</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-06-27T13:37:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/06/11/graffiti-in-bandra-mumbai/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-three-pieces.jpg</image:loc><image:title>three pieces of graffiti</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/4-never-trust-a-momo1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>4. never trust a momo</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/4-never-trust-a-momo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>an 'un-tribute' to momos</image:title><image:caption>an 'un-tribute' to momos</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-x-girl-with-fish.jpg</image:loc><image:title>girl with fish</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_5737.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5737</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-06-11T11:54:40+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/06/19/lords-the-mecca-of-cricket/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/lords-our-dreams-evaporate.jpg</image:loc><image:title>our 'lords' dreams melting into the air</image:title><image:caption>our 'lords' dreams melting into the air</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-06-23T07:13:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/06/10/enjoying-mumbai-rains-and-monsoon/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_4095.jpg</image:loc><image:title>wishing for the sun on day 10</image:title><image:caption>wishing for the sun on day 10</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_5286.jpg</image:loc><image:title>and the rains come down</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-06-17T09:11:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/06/12/off-beat-travel/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_9551.jpg</image:loc><image:title>goa without the beaches</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-06-17T09:11:30+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/06/07/chimbai-village-bandra/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0042.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunset at chimbai</image:title><image:caption>chimbai village</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0041.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the sun dies on the garbage</image:title><image:caption>the sun dies on the garbage</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0045.jpg</image:loc><image:title>old man by the sea</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_00442.jpg</image:loc><image:title>litter litter everywhere... </image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/chimbai-village.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chimbai village</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_00441.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0044</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/chimbai-village1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sunset at chimbai village</image:title><image:caption>sunset at chimbai village</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-02-16T18:18:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/06/03/mumbai-rains/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_5746.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_5746</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-06-05T12:53:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/07/20/the-man-from-beyond/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/img_5041.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the man from beyond... </image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-05-31T18:00:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/06/07/why-a-photo-still-doesnt-replace-a-memory-for-me/</loc><lastmod>2013-05-31T18:00:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/11/08/visiting-recommended-artisans-in-a-city-town-village/</loc><lastmod>2013-05-31T18:00:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/09/27/children-during-travel/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/little-boy-on-the-train-at-chamonix-france.jpg</image:loc><image:title>little boy on the train at chamonix, france</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2013-05-31T18:00:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/02/15/why-i-like-comments/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/i-love-comments-free-blog-blogger-button-chic1.png</image:loc><image:title>i love comments</image:title><image:caption>i love comments</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2013-09-26T04:42:46+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2013/05/10/delhi-to-mumbai-my-most-entertaining-flight-ever/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0670.jpg</image:loc><image:title>IMG_0670</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2014-02-02T04:37:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/2012/10/29/an-asian-experience-to-remember/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_7498.jpg</image:loc><image:title>the bratty kids... </image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://merrytogoaround.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_7483.jpg</image:loc><image:title>touching an elephant at pinnawala, sri 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