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February 27, 2004Koh SamuiI knew I was in paradise when the airport was a beach hut surrounded by palm trees... I'm living in a totally tropical daydream......Read this update February 25, 2004February 22, 2004the groupAfter spending 22 days together, I feel I should introduce you to the people I travelled with in India, it'd be rude not to :o)...Read this update February 21, 2004CalcuttaAfter a month in India we were heading for the final stage... Calcutta was our final train together, and we were being seperated into different carriages for the journey....Read this update February 19, 2004VaranasiDelayed trains meant the first night in Varanasi was a short one. On a quick orientation tour of the city we bumped into a huge celebration and parade to celebrate Shiva's birthday. Unfortunatly I didn't bring my camera, so you'll...Read this update February 17, 2004February 16, 2004February 14, 2004JaipurCatching yet another of these manic buses, we headed for the city of Jaipuir....Read this update February 13, 2004climb every mountainWith a full day in Pushkar, I thought I'd spend a bit of time at the temples......Read this update February 12, 2004PushkarPuskar is a holy city - this means no eggs, meat or alcohol - how will I manage?...Read this update February 11, 2004a country retreatReaching the midway point of my time in India it was time to chill out for a bit of R&R...Read this update February 10, 2004Alive and kickingI woke up feeling fine - infact, I felt great! The rest of the group were heading out on a cycle ride out of town, but I didn't think I'd risk it, so stayed for a wander around Udaipur....Read this update February 09, 2004and it burns, burns, burns...After 2 days of stomach pains, the inevitable happened......Read this update February 08, 2004The trip to UdaipurFollowing a whirlwind couple of nights in Jodphur, the day long bus trip to Udaipur seemed like a good time to catch up on a bit of sleep......Read this update February 07, 2004JodphurGetting up early in the morning, we all headed to the fort palace of Jodphur high above the city......Read this update February 06, 2004Sunrise with chaiWaking at 7am to a hot cup of chai and a sunrise over the dunes in the dessert is just about the best thing I have done since arriving in India....Read this update February 05, 2004The most chilled out camel in IndiaI had to check out of my room by 10am, as tonight was the camel safari into the dessert, so there was no time for a lie in.....Read this update February 04, 2004The Dessert FestivalA busy day was ahead for me after waking up to a hot shower (my second in as many days, bliss!) for there was a whole day of shopping to do......Read this update February 03, 2004JaislamerProblems with the trains arrival (3hours late into the station) meant that the train decided to go no further than Jodphur......Read this update February 02, 2004old Delhi and another slow trainThe itinerary for the day was to be up early (?) for a trip to Old Delhi and the afternoon trip on another slow train (overnight - 15hrs) to Jaislamer further east....Read this update February 01, 2004New DelhiAfter a great nights sleep I felt ready to face the city. I headed out of the hotel for a miny mooch around the local area, just to get my bearings....Read this update |
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