http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/kimalicious/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from kimalicious en-us Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:35:38 +0000 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:35:38 +0000 Things are just about coming to a close for me so this will be my final blog In a nutshell my last few weeks took me down from the snowy heights of the Himalaya down towards dusty deserts of Rajasthan.Admittedly my timing is abysmal deciding to hit Rajasthan as temperatures here soared to over 40 degrees C when I could have gone in March. A lesson painfully learned when your body screams fo http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/blog-274110.html Drowning in the sprawling crowds that flood most of India and gasping for unadulterated air Kim finally goes bananas and decides to get lost in remotest Himalaya.Tucked away in the most isolated Himalayan India neighbouring Tibet is the region of Spiti. Location The middle of nowhere Population sparse Inhabitants goats donkeys yaks and maybe the occasional homo sapien. Perfect Comfy and http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Himachal-Pradesh/blog-264339.html On the 26th of Feb I arrived back at Kochi train station with no idea where I was going to head next.In all directions I had possibilities awaiting me but for some reason no where had grabbed my attention. Not being able to make my mind up I sat in the station for a long time feeling a bit in a rut everything felt like it was at a standstill.After a good hour and a half in the station cyber cafe http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Munnar/blog-254764.html Blog seriously overdue The last few weeks I have been enjoying the delights of the southern state of Kerala. It is my favourite part of India to date the scenery is the most beautiful I've seen the Keralans by nature are very friendly people and I feel quite safe and comfortable here.Feb 19th I arrived into Cochin An excolonial trading port which was throughout history occupied by the Portuge http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Allepey/blog-252297.html It seems like over a week since the last blog so much to catch up on I am currently relaxing in lovely lovely Kerala and it seems like the entire journey so far was just a big prelude leading up to this but more about that later. Blanks to fill.After the horrendous experience at Bellary we finally got to Hampi. In what seems like the middle of nowhere in barren middleIndia is an ancient ruin http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Karnataka/blog-248243.html Goa was pretty nice but unless you like sunbathing there wasn't an awful lot to do there. After a few days we made the decision to get to a place called Hampi site of some astonishing Hindu ruins.The train journey took about 8 hours and was one of the most memorable yet Travelling eastwards through the hills of the Western Ghats the scenery was stunning. We also had some excellent conversati http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Karnataka/blog-245501.html Just a quick update got my ticket to Goa yes so got up very early to Chatripathi Shivaji Terminus Mumbai's main station. I had no idea where to go or what to do so looked a little lost. A seemingly helpful man dressed as staff asked where I was trying to go and took my ticket big mistake He escorted me to my train and right to my seat and just when I was about to tip him for his kindnes http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Goa/Benaulim/blog-245188.html NamasteIve just had a cold shower and trotted off down the marg street. Its quite warm outside so I feel nice and fuzzy with a belly full of curry.The last few days have been something of a bewildering experience but I feel alot better for it. Where shall i startFelt completely lost after the first blog. Wasn't in the best mood and I think jumping straight into the madness of Mumbai without http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Maharashtra/Mumbai/blog-242770.html Hello friends. I miss you. I am alive and well a little stressed. Ok quite stressed but I'm trying to stay chirpy. The last 12 hours has been something of a bombardment.Got off the plane on time at noon today and had my first glimpse of reallife India as I stepped out of the station. First thing is so many people... Everywhere Managed to get a prepay taxi to escape the throng but it didn't http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Maharashtra/Mumbai/blog-242074.html