An Assault on Sense and Sensibility

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February 21st 2012

Published: February 24th 2012

India is a whirlwind of a travel destination; Varanasi could well be the eye of the storm. The city is thought to be one of the oldest continually inhabited communities in the world, a title not lost on the locals. An elderly man asked us rhetorically “How old is your oldest city? Just a few hundred years?” and laughed playfully. Varanasi is of course famed the world over for its burning ghats... Read Full Entry

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Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Chris and Amy

We are Amy and Chris. After completing our first attempt at a round the world trip in 2012, we are currently fitting in careers around our enduring need to see the world. Our blog is primarily for family and friends, but we are always flattered to learn that others have read (and on occasion even enjoyed) our writing and photographs. With that said... Afoot and light hearted, I take to the open road. Healthy, free, the world before me. The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose...you road I enter upon and look around! I beli... full info

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24th February 2012

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

So you are experiencing India...
my first experience was at the age of eight. I was in Bombay and witnessed vultures picking at bodies at a Jain temple on Malabar Hill. I never wanted to visit India again; and have only passed through the New Delhi airport since then; which itself was crowded with people who did not need to be there. I just do not need to witness this.

28th February 2012

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Hi Bob
That's quite an experience you had at such a young age. I can understand your reluctance to return. India is continually shocking and a challenge at times.

24th February 2012

aspiringnomad
Jason

Culture Shock!
Enjoyed reading that. Fantastic portrayal. Really well done.

28th February 2012

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Thank you
We appreciate your comment!

25th February 2012

TinNiE
" Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness "

India...wow
[quote]Always during times of sickness I miss my mum most[/quote] ...i feel you :) i hope you are keeping well. what an experience you had. I've always wanted to go to India but this scared me a bit, though at the same time made me even curious.

28th February 2012

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Don't be scared...
... you'll love it, I'm sure, so long as you know what you're in for. I've had to learn to manage my expectations a lot!

25th February 2012

TinNiE
" Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness "

:)
oh, and i hope you enjoy the next part of the trip ^^ stay safe! x

25th February 2012

B and Fozzy
Barbara and Fozzy

Being stared at on the train
I found the best way to stop this when on the train in South Korea Amy .Was to first put on my magic thumb (the plastic one with the magnet in ) then start to spin two coins from my thumb ,then to take a drink from my camelback whilst going cross eyed .Then craning my neck forward with a wide eyed look at them .This worked well and sometimes caused them to move seats ,but I am much uglier than you . Love Dad xxx

28th February 2012

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Dad...
Sound advice! Glad to hear you think I'm "less ugly". Love you too Papa x

26th February 2012

EdVallance
Edward Adrian-Vallance

Nice blog
Your photos are simply stunning and the blog made for a great read too. Thanks.

28th February 2012

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Thank you!
Thanks Ed! Kind of you to say so. Since recieving your comment both of us have been looking through your blog and were both shocked and amazed, particularly by your experience in Mongolia. We're looking forward to finding time to read more.

28th February 2012

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

PARADISE INDEED
Looks like a stunning locale...a photographer's dream...great story Amy

28th February 2012

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Hi Dave!
It was a dream indeed! A bit of a shocker though! Thanks for your continued comments and readership Dave, we both appreciate it :)

28th February 2012

Muno
Sally and Nick Griffith

took me back
great account, we found the assault on the senses in varanassi overwhelming - but loved every minute of it - it is what india is about!

29th February 2012

The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas

A Triumph in Excelling and Excellence
This must be one of the best blogs ever to have appeared on Travelblog - a masterpiece of both writing and photography.

29th February 2012

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Thank you
Very kinds words and very much appreciated. We've both followed and admired your travels, writing and photography for quite some time now. This photo of yours(http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/5740024) is probably the most powerful shot I have ever seen, one which we have shown to numerous friends.

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