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April 30th 2007
Published: August 6th 2007
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I used to be a jet-setter. Well, it was difficult to avoid setting a jet or two during thirty years in the travel industry wasn't it?! Now, in the autumn of my years and working in higher education, I’ve done it again - two foreign countries speaking incomprehensible languages in just a fortnight - Wales and India! My week in Wales was at Aberglasney with Pat. We returned home on Saturday 2... Read Full Entry



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Mike Fossey
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Once upon a time, I was something important in the UK travel industry, where I spent more than 35 years of my working life roaming the globe at someone else's expense. So, if you dream of living overseas on less than 10 Dollars a day, be warned: I'm an experienced, mature traveller - not a backpacker. You won't find stories here about me thumbing my way across the Sahara, slumming it in cockroach-infested hostels, or sharing a room with giant mosquitoes! Oh, and I'm British - so you can expect a stiff upper lip in times of adversity and a sense of humour that's often not understood by other... full info
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The bridegroom welcomed at UdaipurThe bridegroom welcomed at Udaipur
The bridegroom welcomed at Udaipur
At the opening ceremony to the marriage itself
HH The Maharajah of JodhpurHH The Maharajah of Jodhpur
HH The Maharajah of Jodhpur
His Highness Gaj Singhji II (on the right), Maharajah of Jodhpur, was an honoured guest.
The marriage ceremonyThe marriage ceremony
The marriage ceremony
The bride and groom at the solemn marriage ceremony, which lasted several hours.
The happy coupleThe happy couple
The happy couple
After the formal ceremony, the bride and groom relax, accompanied by the best man.
Receiving guestsReceiving guests
Receiving guests
The bride and groom receive their guests on the day after the formal marriage ceremony
A glimpse of the brideA glimpse of the bride
A glimpse of the bride
Still veiled, Sheetal shyly poses for photographs.
The groom and his best manThe groom and his best man
The groom and his best man
We see the bride at last...We see the bride at last...
We see the bride at last...
...and she is very beautiful.
The bride says farewell to her familyThe bride says farewell to her family
The bride says farewell to her family
Sobbing and veiled (in yet another costume), the bride leaves her family for the journey to her husband's family's home.
Arriving back in GundojArriving back in Gundoj
Arriving back in Gundoj
The bride and groom are welcomed on arrival at their new home in the fort at Gundoj.
My three assistants!My three assistants!
My three assistants!
Left to right: Jai, Bablu and Harsh
The groom and best man in casual moodThe groom and best man in casual mood
The groom and best man in casual mood
Back at the fort, Vinku and Pintu were able to shed their formal costumes.
SheetalSheetal
Sheetal
Vinku and SheetalVinku and Sheetal
Vinku and Sheetal
The happy couple
FarewellFarewell
Farewell
When leaving, I was honoured with a farewell gathering at which I was given some wonderful gifts - each of them a treasured memory.



21st May 2007

Maureen & Peter
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What a fantastic opportunity for you to be part of a special traditional Indian Wedding. Few of us would ever have that experience. Absolutely love your pictures, such beautiful colours - especially the 'Saris of every colour' shot
24th May 2007

Lin
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Hi Mike
I really enjoyed reading your experiences of the Indian Wedding - so detailed - perhaps you made notes of what happened each day, I'm sure I would have had to, to remember all the details! The accompanying photos are lovely and bring the occasion to life for readers.
26th January 2011
Khuman at the ceremony

Sea Tea
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cool!!
hei!! hi...i came across your blog! u also went to india for a wedding?? my gosh! its cool isnt it? I went last Dec too but at Bareilly. I was looking at your blog and your pictures. You have awesome and striking colourful shots!! Did u go during cold season? This is mine if you wanna check out: http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/blog-556929.html
3rd April 2011
An apprehensive groom

Beata and Tomek
us At Home Abroad

looking great ;-)
3rd October 2015

Red Events India
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Appreciable
Points which you have shared here extremely good. Great post.

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