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India Trip – Day Sixteen – Pushkar

February 2, 2008April 27, 2008

Because of the animals and drafts I did not sleep very well last night. Anuj got us out of bed at around 07:40 and it was quite a struggle to get out of my sleeping bag as it was nice and warm in there but very cold outside.Eventually I did get out as the sun looked great low on the horizon. I took a look down the well now that it was light, it seemed to go on forever and I could not see the bottom.

India Trip – Day Fifteen – Roopangarh & Pushkar

February 1, 2008April 27, 2008

Woke up at 08:30 and went for breakfast before we checked out, we had it outside on the tennis court. I had eight slices of toast, greedy I know.We then took the 4×4 jeeps for an hour and a half to get to Pushkar. Along the way we passed through small villages, loads of cattle, goats, camels and even a funeral procession.

India Trip – Day Fourteen – Jaipur & Roopangarh

January 30, 2008April 27, 2008

I wake up at 07:30 and get some breakfast and leave at 08:30 to go to the bus station. Our bus leaves at 08:50 and we just make it. Our bus is the basic type and we are all squeezed in.It takes abour two and a half hours to get to our stop we then switch to 4×4 jeeps to take us the rest of the way.

India Trip – Day Thirteen – Jaipur

January 29, 2008April 27, 2008

I wake up at 07:00 and go down for breakfast and had what seemed to be my usual for this trip, four slices of toast with jam.We left at 08:00 to go to the Amber Fort by auto rickshaw, it is about 13km away from the hotel, so took a bit of time to go there, we passed the Water Palace on the right hand side

India Trip – Day Twelve – Agra & Jaipur

January 28, 2008April 27, 2008

I get up at about 05:50 after the loud prey music from outside pours into the room, no matter how much I try, I can’t go back to sleep. Every noise at the hotel seems to be amplified, people working in the corridors, telephones ringing, doors opening even toilets flushing.I finally get out of bed a 07:00 brush my teeth and go down stairs

India Trip – Day Eleven – Agra

January 27, 2008April 27, 2008

After an uncomfortable journey on the train we finally arrive at Agra, the station is very busy and we finally get out and take auto rickshaws to our hotel. Surprisingly the back seats come down in them to reveal a small boot area, I did not know they did that!The hotel we are staying at is the Sheela Inn Hotel, about 400 yards from the Taj Mahal.

India Trip – Day Ten – Varanasi & Train

January 26, 2008April 27, 2008

The alarm clock goes off at 06:00 but it is cloudy outside so there is no chance of seeing the sunrise so I go back to sleep.I eventually wake up at 09:30 and have a shower to refresh me for the day ahead. I am so glad that I have brought my foam travel sandals that I use in showers as the entire bathroom is the shower so the water goes everywhere,

India Trip – Day Nine – Varanasi

January 25, 2008April 27, 2008

I have a bit of a lie in today and don’t get up until 08:20, freshen up a bit and go down for breakfast for 09:00 to meet Anuj and the group.We have breakfast at a hotel which is about a ten minute walk away. I have something simple, four slices of toast and a bottle of water.

India Trip – Day Eight – Ganges & Varanasi

January 24, 2008April 27, 2008

We are woken up at 07:00 with a cup of Masala chai. It is still raining slightly so I leave it to the last minute before I get out of the tent.

Because of the rain we have breakfast on the boat this morning which consisted of porridge and toast before we headed to Varanasi.

India Trip – Day Seven – River Ganges

January 23, 2008April 27, 2008

I wake up at about 07:00 and have breakfast, toast and jam before setting off back down the Ganges at about 08:00.

Today is not as pleasant as yesterday and it begins to rain after lunch and we have to put a tarp over the top of the boat. Because of the weather we don’t hardly see anyone on the banks except for a couple of groups playing cricket.

India Trip – Day Six – Mirzapur & Ganges

January 22, 2008April 27, 2008

I surprisingly had a good nights sleep and the train was smoother and quieter than expected.

After clearing up and putting the beds back we depart the train at Mirzapur and are taken by taxi to the hotel galaxy to have breakfast consisting of an omelette and toast which was only 100 rupees.

India Trip – Day Five – Delhi

January 21, 2008April 27, 2008

I woke up quite early today at about 06:45 after a very good nights sleep which was only broken by sounds of people being sick in neighbouring rooms.I go for breakfast at 07:15 and have a couple of rounds of toast and a cup of tea.

India Trip – Day Four – Delhi

January 20, 2008April 27, 2008

I try to stay in bed for a long time today as it will be the last time I can do this for a while.

I go down at 12:00 to see Ragz and Disha off and say goodbye to all my new friends.

India Trip – Day Three – Delhi

January 19, 2008May 4, 2023

Today is the wedding, but to me it did not start off very well. I slept through my alarm call at 08:30 and did not wake up until after 11:00…

India Trip – Day Two – Abu Dhabi & Delhi

January 18, 2008May 4, 2023

Upon arrival at Abu Dhabi I enter the main lounge, it has coloured tiles all over the walls and ceilings that make it reminiscent of the interior of a mosque….

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