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One hump or two? Camel safari in the Thar Desert

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March 15th 2007
Published: October 28th 2007
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After our long wait in the Johdpur train station we were finally ready to board the overnight train to Jaisalmer, a fortressed town in the middle of the Thar Desert not too far from the border with Pakistan. We settled quickly into the familiar routine of getting comfortable on the high bunk beds. Getting out of sleeping bags and ensuring that all our our luggage was safely stowed under our heads ... Read Full Entry



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We thought a six-month trip around the world in 2001 would cure our travel bug, but alas it only made it worse! So many more places to see and things to do. So we are leaving the sunny skies of Australia for a stint living and working in London. When the time comes we will make the journey home travelling overland from Casablanca to Kathmandu (visiting as many places as possible in between) and a few months volunteer work in Nepal.... full info
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One of our very long desert lunches - designed to keep you out of the midday sunOne of our very long desert lunches - designed to keep you out of the midday sun
One of our very long desert lunches - designed to keep you out of the midday sun
A desert massage - very painful!A desert massage - very painful!
A desert massage - very painful!
Cup of tea - desert styleCup of tea - desert style
Cup of tea - desert style
A lesson in balanceA lesson in balance
A lesson in balance
Flowers of the desert Flowers of the desert
Flowers of the desert
Andrew discovered the macro function on the cameraAndrew discovered the macro function on the camera
Andrew discovered the macro function on the camera
One of many wild peacocks we came across - they make a noise like a meowing catOne of many wild peacocks we came across - they make a noise like a meowing cat
One of many wild peacocks we came across - they make a noise like a meowing cat
A typical Indian street scene comprising of birds, rickshaws and the obligatory cowA typical Indian street scene comprising of birds, rickshaws and the obligatory cow
A typical Indian street scene comprising of birds, rickshaws and the obligatory cow
Jaisalmer was over run with women in their brightly coloured saris this day - it must have been one of the many Indian festival daysJaisalmer was over run with women in their brightly coloured saris this day - it must have been one of the many Indian festival days
Jaisalmer was over run with women in their brightly coloured saris this day - it must have been one of the many Indian festival days
Night descends on Jaisalmer FortNight descends on Jaisalmer Fort
Night descends on Jaisalmer Fort



28th October 2007

mum
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camels
What fun. Saturday I got on a camel at Partridge House Glenelg at the Palindrome festival for a very sedate ride around the grounds. Decided it was time for a new experience at 66. Glad to read more of your adventures. Love Mum and Dad M.

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