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July 25th 2011
Published: July 30th 2011
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India is not an easy country to love. It is dirty, smelly, crowded, hot, and noisy. It's difficult to know who you can trust because many locals steer you in the wrong direction, toward hotels or shops where they will get commission. Animals that in the US are considered unclean roam the streets with the chaotic traffic, roves of pedestrians, and slumbering homeless. Sanitation and trash c... Read Full Entry



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Sleeper car Sleeper car
Sleeper car

This is a sleeper car, which is air-cooled. The seat folds down into a bed, with 2 more bunks above and 3 of the same across from where Sean is sitting.
Train rideTrain ride
Train ride

The side seats get you a better window seat!
Taj MahalTaj Mahal
Taj Mahal

Sean has pictures where you can actually see the Taj behind us!
Water cooled a/c in Varanasi guesthouseWater cooled a/c in Varanasi guesthouse
Water cooled a/c in Varanasi guesthouse

Water cooled a/c = worthless
Behind Taj MahalBehind Taj Mahal
Behind Taj Mahal

View out to the river
Behind TajBehind Taj
Behind Taj

Behind Taj looking out to the Mosque and toward the river
Inside the mosque at Taj MahalInside the mosque at Taj Mahal
Inside the mosque at Taj Mahal

Ceiling of the mosque



30th July 2011

How exciting that you are traveling again! I love this post and can't wait to read more along your adventure :)
30th July 2011

Almost like being there
Thanks for the details and photos. It's the next best thing to being there!
30th July 2011

Thanks for sharing your comments and photos of your adventure...keep them coming. Margot
30th July 2011

Interesting Blog
Lori, I am John's new wife and I really enjoyed reading your blog and I'm looking forward to meeting you and Sean.
30th July 2011

Looks great so far
Great blog--Your pictures are beautiful. You seem to be coping with the weather. There seems to be so much to see!
31st July 2011

Fantastic
Lori, You did a fantastic job of describing the good and bad that is India. How can something be so beautiful and so ugly at the same time? Well said. I look forward to reading more about your adventures are you learn and grow from the experience. And hopefully you don't get sick in the process!
31st July 2011

Amazing!
Lori, wow! It's not Worthington! I so enjoyed sharing your adventures! Thanks for sharing. Passed it on to all the kids. Be safe and enjoy!
1st August 2011

glad you're having fun
After reading your intro, I was worried that the trip wasn't quite living up to what you were hoping for. But the rest of your descriptions sound like you're enjoying it. It sounds like you've really been on the move and seeing a ton. I can't wait until you have time to add more pictures and stories. Tell Sean "hi". Have fun!
2nd August 2011

great blog dude!
Great article! You could have a career as a travel writer in front of you ...
21st August 2011

wow!!!!!!!!!
tom and i have really been enjoying your blogs!! what a fabulous trip you and sean have had thus far!! it's like reading a good book...can't wait to see what happens in the next chapter. the both of you look well. know that we are thinking of you!

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