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A poem from Cousin John
Thank you cousin John for this superb (and might I add quintessentially English!) piece of poetry!
The taxi drivers seem to navigate like bats, using their horns as a kind of echo-finder. There appears to be no order - on the few roads where there are lane markings these are ignored in favour of constantly tooting your presence to your fellow road users. This lasts long into the night so I was relieved I brought my ear plugs!
During the day there appear to be a number of dead dogs strewn around the city, at train platforms; in little stairwells; on street corners. On closer inspection it seems they are actually gently breathing, snoozing in the heat and waiting for evening... when they join in with the cacaphony of the traffic.
I think I've done quite well so far, I can't really blend in (I
Indian TV
My first night in a hotel near Mumbai Aiport channel flicking in the evening. I thought the character and expression captioned here is priceless
Tonight I take the 18.50 express train to Jaipur (arrives at 0800 tomorrow morning) - I am looking forward to getting away from the big smoke that is Mumbai! Luckily I managed to get a first class ticket, at one point it looked like only 3rd class. I don't actually know what the difference is, however it was more reassuring while I'm still finding my way!
Finally - it was great to see so many of you on the Friday night, sorry I didn't get to speak to those who left me messages the next day, as you can imagine it was manic. For those of you who left at the right time on Friday night and didn't push on to 151, you didn't miss much - apart from someone throwing up on my leg (kind of warm to begin with...) Ew
View from Mumbai Hotel
On my second night I stayed near the Gateway of India in Colaba in South Mumbai. Not especially scenic as you can see, hence I was off to Rajasthan as soon as possible the next day!
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October 13th 2006 - dad: to travelling jim
hi son
good lad
loved reading this...keep it up...and keep that back straight!!!
u do know they eat dogs in india so don't answer to Rex!
hope u get this
love dad
October 15th 2006 - Jenny Wren: First Few Days
Hi James
It was good to see you on friday, glad we made it. Have enjoyed reading your first few days journal and if this is the standard we are to expect, I am sure to keep up with you on your trip! Great big love Jenny Ian and co. xxx
October 17th 2006 - Penny Newton: Your definitely 'not local'!
So glad Martin and I got to see you before you went. Loved reading your first installment....look forward to the next update. Have fun in Jaipur. Take care, Pen x
Hi Jen - thanks, it was great to see you guys too, a lovely surprise. please give my love to myrtle, i hope her wrists have got better. Lots love x x
Great to see you guys too, I was really pleased you'd come down to see me off. I'm sure you're gutted you missed the chunder episode in 151! Heh heh - loadsa love and keep in touch!
October 24th 2006 - Linda Murray: Love the Blog!
What a cool idea! I'm the least techi person in the world and I've never read a blog before its brilliant and the photos are great! I hope you are enjoying yourself, and pete and I look forward to the next installment. Good to see you in London! Love Linda X
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