Hello

is-serp · Jan 29th, 2006, 19:01

Hi,

My name is Josef, also known as is-serp (which translates to 'the snake') because of my passion for snakes and other reptiles. I'm 23, and come from Malta (a tiny island in the middle of the Mediterranean sea). I have been a Hatha Yoga practitioner for about a year. About 2 months ago I graduated in Information Technology with Computer Science as my main area of study and now I make a living as a Junior Executive in the IT department of a mobile communications company.

Right now I am planning a solo trip to India, and I hope that one day I'll be able to go trekking through Asia.

That's all I have to say about myself for now

. I look forward to reading your tips/suggestions/comments/stories.

Namaste,
Josef

seventies'hippy · Jan 29th, 2006, 19:14

Namaste Josef,
Welcome to IndiaMike,
Your trip has now started,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

zzzehar · Jan 29th, 2006, 19:16

Welcome Aboard Josef ! Namaste.

So when are you planning to commence your journey to India? Which all places are you visiting? BTW, What is "Hatha" Yoga? Have Fun.

ddevadatta · Jan 29th, 2006, 19:17

Welcome aboard isep. Enjoy your time here. Glad to have you aboard.

dani · Jan 29th, 2006, 19:22

so you dream of becoming a snake charmer in India?

Digital Drifter · Jan 29th, 2006, 19:40

& thus does dani reinforce the stereotype of India. with a twist, a chap from Malta in it.

Even Firang charmers are allowed!

zzzehar · Jan 29th, 2006, 19:50

I remember Malta as some fraud travel agents sank a ship full of around 300 Punjabi's few years back on Christmas Eve. They charged around 2 Lacs from all those who wanted to go abroad and midway, the ship was intentionally overloaded with more people than It could accomodate and hence It sank in the ice cold waters. This incident is known a Malta Boat Tragedy. http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/2001/0617/local5.html

is-serp · Jan 29th, 2006, 20:04

Thanks for the warm welcome.

zzzehar:
I am planning to go to India in about 4/5 months' time (maybe before, maybe after) depeneding on when I manage to save enough money for a 3 (or maybe 4) week trip. I have not planned any of my trip, but I'm sure that I want to visit Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, and Dharamsala. Hatha yoga is one of the different schools (or styles) of yoga. It was invented by Patanjali and involves using the body (by going into different postures or asanas) to change the internal state of mind and consciousness. As for the boat incident, unfortunately Malta is a stepping stone into Europe since it's the European contry that is closest to Africa. The authorities are trying to break the illegal immigration circles but because of our size (and hence the size of our army) we will be not be successful without help from Italy and especially North African countries such as Libya.

dani:
Nah venoumous snakes are not my piece of cake. I'm happy to admire the snake charmers from the side

Josef

LuAnnandJawahar · Jan 29th, 2006, 20:22

Guessing you have kept a variety of reptiles as "pets"?

manreet_16 · Jan 30th, 2006, 14:14

welcome..Josef..U will surely enjoy with indian Snakes..Mainly in south

seventies'hippy · Jan 30th, 2006, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by manreet_16

welcome..Josef..U will surely enjoy with indian Snakes..Mainly in south

Watch your step in the Kulu Valley too,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

manreet_16 · Jan 30th, 2006, 14:47

ya but lies in North..as in North all himalayan ranges r good

is-serp · Jan 30th, 2006, 15:27

Namaste India Tours:
I used to keep 3 snakes as pets. (Obviously captive bred specimen, never wild caught

)

manreet_16 & seventies'hippy:
I won't be looking for snakes (or other reptiles) in India. Like I said venomous snakes are not my thing. I am too fond of life.

Jan 29th, 2006, 19:01	#1
is-serp Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Malta Posts: 8	Hello Hi, My name is Josef, also known as is-serp (which translates to 'the snake') because of my passion for snakes and other reptiles. I'm 23, and come from Malta (a tiny island in the middle of the Mediterranean sea). I have been a Hatha Yoga practitioner for about a year. About 2 months ago I graduated in Information Technology with Computer Science as my main area of study and now I make a living as a Junior Executive in the IT department of a mobile communications company. Right now I am planning a solo trip to India, and I hope that one day I'll be able to go trekking through Asia. That's all I have to say about myself for now . I look forward to reading your tips/suggestions/comments/stories. Namaste, Josef

Jan 29th, 2006, 19:14	#2
seventies'hippy Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,127	Namaste Josef, Welcome to IndiaMike, Your trip has now started,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, __________________ . . . My Photo Gallery

Jan 29th, 2006, 19:17	#4
ddevadatta Finger Licking Good Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 907	Welcome Welcome aboard isep. Enjoy your time here. Glad to have you aboard. __________________ Ayurvedic cure for an Indian headache

Jan 29th, 2006, 19:40	#6
Digital Drifter bang a whore? Bangalore Dammit! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,878	& thus does dani reinforce the stereotype of India. with a twist, a chap from Malta in it. Even Firang charmers are allowed! __________________ Click here for the Indiamike train guide in PDF

Jan 29th, 2006, 20:22	#9
LuAnnandJawahar Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Delhi/U.S. Posts: 664	Guessing you have kept a variety of reptiles as "pets"? __________________ Reject violence.

Jan 29th, 2006, 19:16	#3
zzzehar Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: I see a Woman on Top - Feels Like Heaven :-) Posts: 370	Welcome Aboard Josef ! Namaste. So when are you planning to commence your journey to India? Which all places are you visiting? BTW, What is "Hatha" Yoga? Have Fun.

Jan 29th, 2006, 19:22	#5
dani मेरा नाम Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Switzerland Posts: 499	so you dream of becoming a snake charmer in India?

Jan 29th, 2006, 19:50	#7
zzzehar Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: I see a Woman on Top - Feels Like Heaven :-) Posts: 370	I remember Malta as some fraud travel agents sank a ship full of around 300 Punjabi's few years back on Christmas Eve. They charged around 2 Lacs from all those who wanted to go abroad and midway, the ship was intentionally overloaded with more people than It could accomodate and hence It sank in the ice cold waters. This incident is known a Malta Boat Tragedy. http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/2001/0617/local5.html

Jan 29th, 2006, 20:04	#8
is-serp Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Malta Posts: 8	Thanks for the warm welcome. zzzehar: I am planning to go to India in about 4/5 months' time (maybe before, maybe after) depeneding on when I manage to save enough money for a 3 (or maybe 4) week trip. I have not planned any of my trip, but I'm sure that I want to visit Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, and Dharamsala. Hatha yoga is one of the different schools (or styles) of yoga. It was invented by Patanjali and involves using the body (by going into different postures or asanas) to change the internal state of mind and consciousness. As for the boat incident, unfortunately Malta is a stepping stone into Europe since it's the European contry that is closest to Africa. The authorities are trying to break the illegal immigration circles but because of our size (and hence the size of our army) we will be not be successful without help from Italy and especially North African countries such as Libya. dani: Nah venoumous snakes are not my piece of cake. I'm happy to admire the snake charmers from the side Josef

Jan 30th, 2006, 14:14	#10
manreet_16 On the Move Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada\India Posts: 358	welcome..Josef..U will surely enjoy with indian Snakes..Mainly in south

Jan 30th, 2006, 14:47	#12
manreet_16 On the Move Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada\India Posts: 358	ya but lies in North..as in North all himalayan ranges r good

Jan 30th, 2006, 15:27	#13
is-serp Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Malta Posts: 8	Namaste India Tours: I used to keep 3 snakes as pets. (Obviously captive bred specimen, never wild caught ) manreet_16 & seventies'hippy: I won't be looking for snakes (or other reptiles) in India. Like I said venomous snakes are not my thing. I am too fond of life.

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