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The very literate 'Illiterati'

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Between Monks and Monkeys The very literate 'Illiterati' Iliterati book cafe - book heaven! I’m sitting here feeling very full and satisfied after dinner in one of McLeod Ganj’s newest restaurants – and one of the most unusual. About five minutes’ walk down the road from Snow Height is Jogiwara Village, a small collection of houses, an ‘Institute of Spiritual Healing’ which offers workshops on ‘Love meditation to find your true soul mate’, and a few dusty shops - a barber, a motorcycle garage, a tiny teashop and a thangka maker. Recently there has been a lot of activity in one of the buildings, and about a month ago a new restaurant opened. It’s so new it doesn’t even have a sign outside, but word got around that the food was good and different, so tonight Gusti, Eva and I decided to try it out. I couldn’t believe it when we walked in the door – all at once I was in book heaven! The walls of ‘Illiterati’ are lined on all sides with bookshelves, filled with the...

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15 Amazing Places You Can Tour on Google Maps

15 Amazing Places You Can Tour on Google Maps by  Johnny Webber 1.  The White House  – Visit the home of the president of the United States. 2.  Smithsonian American Art Museum   – Get your culture on. 3.  The Colosseum   – Peruse the remains of the famous Roman stadium. 4.  Palace of Versailles   – Head to France and visit this beautiful royal palace. 5.  Taj Mahal   – Next, head to India for a palace that was built in 1653. 6.  Galapagos Islands  – Take a look at the unique wildlife.  7.  Grand Canyon   – Hike some of the most breathtaking trails out there. 8.  Amazon Rainforest   – Take a boat ride through some of the most remote areas in the world. 9.  Wilson Island   – Explore the Great Barrier Reef. 10.  Everest Base Camp   – Check out what people see on there ascent to the world’s tallest peak. 11.  NASA   – Spaceship, engines, and lau...