Blogs from Hampi, Karnataka, India, Asia - page 7

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Hampi - 6th-7th January 2011 Day 13 - Hampi After 10ish hours on the overnight train 9pm dep arrive 8am then auto rickshaws for 20kms in what felt like freezing conditions (probably 20 degrees!) we find ourselves at a lake, where the locals are having their morning bath, alongside what looks like an extremely old, massive elephant - as you do!!! The boys and girls wash separately (of course) and our challenge was to try and take photos without them obviously bathing - very difficult, especially when all the girls in their colorful saris look so amazing! Next was a small boat to cross the lake - apparently they are designed for 10 people - in true Indian style we had 20 or so, the 9 of us with our backpacks - so maybe the weight ... read more

Jetzt sind wir schon eine Woche weg und koennen uns kaum noch an den alltaeglichen Wahnsinn in Deutschland erinnern. Und der alltaegliche Wahnsinn in Indien ist gar nicht so dramatisch, wie man glauben mag. Hinflug und die erste Uebernachtung in Mumbai haben gut geklappt. Mumbai ist laut und etwas stinkig, und nicht alles was man sieht, will man gesehen haben, aber das Essen war schon mal super. Am naechsten Tag ging es gleich weiter mit dem Zug nach Goa. Ein Ausflug in Holzklasse hat sowohl Einblicke ins indische Leben als auch Ausblicke durch die offene Zugtuer auf die schoene Konkan Coast beschert. In Patnem haben wir direkt am Strand 2 niedliche kleine Huettchen bezogen. Zum Entspannen haben wir 3 Tage mit Baden im warmen Meer, lecker Fisch essen und einer tollen Ayurveda-Massage verbracht. Die Straende waren ... read more

Overnight bus to Hampi The travel from Panaji to Hampi started with a big bam!!! We (Josh) ordered/ asked for a rickshaw to the busstop around 19.15h and when we showed up not one rickshaw at the rickshaw stop!! Non, nada, nobody! With all our gear on our back we started to run direction private busses in the dark and it was pouring down.. Not really knowing exactly where we had to go!! But that was not all! I (ariska) already had to pee before we left and I was thinking? Overnight bus should have a toilet (STUPID!!). No toilets of course in India.. So when I asked where is the closest toilet? The driver opened his arms and said public toilets! In the dark, with Josh next to me, trying to find a "good" place ... read more

Volunteer India - A journey beyond the Orphanage. Wasn't sure how the journey to Hampi would result based on the way it started. I woke with an upset stomach - the first time I have felt off since arriving in India 6 weeks ago. Incredibly dizzy with a strange rash on my body. The rash is gone but the dizziness continues. I booked an autorickshaw to pick me up at the orphanage 2 hours prior to my overnight train departure. After 1/2hr and the driver not answering his cell, I knew an alternate was required, so off I went on the back of a motorcycle to the main crossroads where another driver would meet me. The ride on the cycle was scary -dark (no street lights in the village) no helmet, sitting sideways as is the ... read more