Shanghai, Hong Kong and Delhi
Travelling, posting stuff and more travelling.
Travelling, posting stuff and more travelling.
Sunday, 14th November 2004 10:23
Friday 12th November - Hong Kong to Delhi
A whole day of doing very little and eating a lot. Again. Must stop - we've got at least two weddings to go to next year!
A whole day of doing very little and eating a lot. Again. Must stop - we've got at least two weddings to go to next year!
Sunday, 14th November 2004 10:24
Saturday 13th November - Delhi
Wow, culture shock for the first time! Not a nice experience, but we saw some cool stuff today.
Wow, culture shock for the first time! Not a nice experience, but we saw some cool stuff today.
Sunday, 14th November 2004 10:28
Sunday 14th November - Delhi
A day of train timetables. That's it, really.
A day of train timetables. That's it, really.
Monday, 22nd November 2004 05:33
Varanasi
Doctors, drivers, pollution, scary rides and trains.
Doctors, drivers, pollution, scary rides and trains.
Monday, 22nd November 2004 05:33
Monday 15th November - Delhi
Yet another day at the station, but we're finally, just about, sorted now!
Yet another day at the station, but we're finally, just about, sorted now!
Monday, 22nd November 2004 05:40
Tuesday 16th November - Delhi to Varanasai
More train tickets and then trains. And Dr Rama. Plenty of sitting around, too.
More train tickets and then trains. And Dr Rama. Plenty of sitting around, too.
Monday, 22nd November 2004 05:43
Wednesday 17th November - Varanasai
We went to see the Ganges, today, which was nice. There were burning bodies and we were accosted by far too many people, which wasn't as good.
We went to see the Ganges, today, which was nice. There were burning bodies and we were accosted by far too many people, which wasn't as good.
Monday, 22nd November 2004 05:45
Thursday 18th November - Sarnath
A much more peaceful day at a Buddhist temple, and some classic haggling on my part.
A much more peaceful day at a Buddhist temple, and some classic haggling on my part.
Monday, 22nd November 2004 05:47
Friday 19th November - Varanasai to Siliguri
Not feeling good today so we didn't do anything much at all.
Not feeling good today so we didn't do anything much at all.
Monday, 22nd November 2004 05:47
Saturday 20th November - Siliguri
I'm still not a happy bunny, but we did even less today than yesterday and I'm feeling a bit better than I was.
I'm still not a happy bunny, but we did even less today than yesterday and I'm feeling a bit better than I was.
Monday, 22nd November 2004 05:49
Varanasi
Doctors, drivers, pollution, scary rides and trains.
Doctors, drivers, pollution, scary rides and trains.
Saturday, 27th November 2004 09:20
Sunday 21st November - Siliguri to Darjeeling
A very long train ride. But it's made me like India more.
A very long train ride. But it's made me like India more.
Saturday, 27th November 2004 09:26
Monday 22nd November - Darjeeling
A very pleasant, relaxed day with no cows, and a cream tea.
A very pleasant, relaxed day with no cows, and a cream tea.
Saturday, 27th November 2004 09:32
Tuesday 23rd November - Darjeeling
An early sunrise, red pandas, snow leopards and Sherpa Tensing.
An early sunrise, red pandas, snow leopards and Sherpa Tensing.
Saturday, 27th November 2004 09:33
Wednesday 24th November - Darjeeling to Kanpur
Quite a long drive and a train ride I don't really remember.
Quite a long drive and a train ride I don't really remember.
Monday, 29th November 2004 11:06
Thursday 25th November - Kanpur to Agra
A very long taxi ride but we arrived in Agra 12 hours early and got to see the Taj Mahal from a distance.
A very long taxi ride but we arrived in Agra 12 hours early and got to see the Taj Mahal from a distance.
Monday, 29th November 2004 11:08
Fear and Loathing in Kanpur
One of the best trains in India, one of the worst stations (so far) and one freaky taxi ride.
One of the best trains in India, one of the worst stations (so far) and one freaky taxi ride.
Monday, 29th November 2004 11:09
Friday 26th November - Agra
A day out of town, at a mausoleum and an ancient city.
A day out of town, at a mausoleum and an ancient city.
Monday, 29th November 2004 11:12
Saturday 27th November - Agra
We saw the Taj Mahal today, and Agra's Red Fort.
We saw the Taj Mahal today, and Agra's Red Fort.
Monday, 29th November 2004 11:13
Agra-phobia?
Part of India's Golden Triangle, Agra is home to the nicest Taj in the world. You know what I'm talking about.
Part of India's Golden Triangle, Agra is home to the nicest Taj in the world. You know what I'm talking about.
Monday, 29th November 2004 11:14
Sunday 28th November - Agra to Jaipur
A long day of sitting.
A long day of sitting.
Monday, 29th November 2004 11:15
Monday 29th November - Jaipur
A nice gentle wander round most of the Pink City's sites.
A nice gentle wander round most of the Pink City's sites.
Monday, 29th November 2004 11:17
The Pink City
Pink(ish) walls everywhere, a fort and one of the nicer hotels that we've found.
Pink(ish) walls everywhere, a fort and one of the nicer hotels that we've found.
Monday, 6th December 2004 12:16
Tuesday 30th November - Jaipur to Jodhpur (eventually!)
Spent the morning at Amber Palace and the afternoon in the railway station.
Spent the morning at Amber Palace and the afternoon in the railway station.
Monday, 6th December 2004 12:20
Wednesday 1st December - Jodhpur
A guided tour of the city and a respite from trains.
A guided tour of the city and a respite from trains.
Monday, 6th December 2004 12:22
Jodhpur
Another fort to add to our collection. So far though this one is the best.
Another fort to add to our collection. So far though this one is the best.
Monday, 6th December 2004 12:24
Thursday 2nd December - Osian
A trip out to the desert and a strange but odd evening. I got to ride a camel too!
A trip out to the desert and a strange but odd evening. I got to ride a camel too!
Monday, 6th December 2004 12:28
Friday 3rd December - Osian
A lot more camel riding and a few buses.
A lot more camel riding and a few buses.
Monday, 6th December 2004 12:29
Battling with the camel Tiger
Humps and stars. What we did in the desert.
Humps and stars. What we did in the desert.
Tuesday, 7th December 2004 10:25
Saturday 4th December - Jaisalmer
We had a very quick look round Jaisalmer today, billed as the most beautiful city in India. I wasn't that impressed though.
We had a very quick look round Jaisalmer today, billed as the most beautiful city in India. I wasn't that impressed though.
Tuesday, 7th December 2004 10:38
Jaisalmer
A very short stop indeed but at least we've seen it now.
A very short stop indeed but at least we've seen it now.
Tuesday, 7th December 2004 10:41
Sunday 5th December - Jodhpur to Ahmedabad to Mumbai
Lots and lots of sitting.
Lots and lots of sitting.
Tuesday, 7th December 2004 10:44
Jodhpur (again) and Ahmedabad
A very brief night in Jodhpur followed by a day of trains.
A very brief night in Jodhpur followed by a day of trains.
Tuesday, 7th December 2004 10:45
Monday 6th December - Mumbai (Bombay)
A day of taxis, with sandwiches and cinemas too.
A day of taxis, with sandwiches and cinemas too.
Tuesday, 7th December 2004 10:47
Mumbai
Bollywood, Subway, beggars, cinemas, beggars and did I mention the beggars?
Bollywood, Subway, beggars, cinemas, beggars and did I mention the beggars?
Friday, 10th December 2004 06:15
Tuesday 7th December - Mumbai
It was hot and humid today and we did a little bit of sightseeing but not much else.
It was hot and humid today and we did a little bit of sightseeing but not much else.
Friday, 10th December 2004 06:19
Wednesday 8th December - Palolem, Goa
Oh, I'm very, very happy now. And I had an interesting lesson about frogs.
Oh, I'm very, very happy now. And I had an interesting lesson about frogs.
Friday, 10th December 2004 06:22
Thursday 10th December - Palolem
Another perfect day by the pool.
Another perfect day by the pool.
Friday, 10th December 2004 06:28
Saturday 11th December - Palolem
What can I say?! Another day by the pool...
What can I say?! Another day by the pool...
Thursday, 16th December 2004 07:58
Sunday 12th December - Palole
Sun, swimming, food, sun...
Sun, swimming, food, sun...
Thursday, 16th December 2004 08:01
Monday 13th December - Palolem
What a shame to leave the hotel and return to India! We had a day by the pool first, though.
What a shame to leave the hotel and return to India! We had a day by the pool first, though.
Thursday, 16th December 2004 08:03
Tuesday 14th December - Bangalore
A hot day of visiting cemetaries. You can't say we don't know how to have fun!
A hot day of visiting cemetaries. You can't say we don't know how to have fun!
Thursday, 16th December 2004 08:04
Gravedigging in Bangalore
Hunting for deceased Upshons and trying not to get run over by a motorcycle.
Hunting for deceased Upshons and trying not to get run over by a motorcycle.
Thursday, 16th December 2004 08:04
Wednesday 15th December - Bangalore to Chennai (Madras)
We got hit by a motorbike today so our journey is finally complete!
We got hit by a motorbike today so our journey is finally complete!
Thursday, 16th December 2004 08:06
Thursday 16th December - Chennai
For the first time (since Milford Sound, I suppose) I'm actually bored.
For the first time (since Milford Sound, I suppose) I'm actually bored.
Saturday, 18th December 2004 06:30
Friday 17th December - Chennai
A very unproductive day today, and Mikey was grumpier than I was.
A very unproductive day today, and Mikey was grumpier than I was.
Monday, 20th December 2004 23:20
Saturday 18th December - Chennai
The last day in India seemed to last for ever and ever. Even Ocean's 12 didn't make the day go much quicker.
The last day in India seemed to last for ever and ever. Even Ocean's 12 didn't make the day go much quicker.
Monday, 20th December 2004 23:24
Chennai Story
It's not called Madras anymore. Does that mean that I cooked Chicken Chennai last year then?
It's not called Madras anymore. Does that mean that I cooked Chicken Chennai last year then?
Monday, 20th December 2004 23:25
Sunday 19th December - Chennai to London - HOME!!!!!!!!!!
HOME!!!
HOME!!!
Monday, 20th December 2004 23:28
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