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February 20th 2013
Published: March 28th 2013
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Camels are not cute. They're not even pretty. In fact, some might say they're downright ugly. They're cantankerous. They regurgitate their food and chew it with protruding teeth, sideways. And they don't smell good either. Nevertheless, we thought Nagaur, home at this time of year to the second-largest livestock fair in India, would be a good place to break our journey north fr... Read Full Entry



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Mike Fossey
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Once upon a time, I was something important in the UK travel industry, where I spent more than 35 years of my working life roaming the globe at someone else's expense. So, if you dream of living overseas on less than 10 Dollars a day, be warned: I'm an experienced, mature traveller - not a backpacker. You won't find stories here about me thumbing my way across the Sahara, slumming it in cockroach-infested hostels, or sharing a room with giant mosquitoes! Oh, and I'm British - so you can expect a stiff upper lip in times of adversity and a sense of humour that's often not understood by other... full info
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A driving lesson?A driving lesson?
A driving lesson?
At Nagaur FairAt Nagaur Fair
At Nagaur Fair
The two prettiest cows on sale.
Another face at the FairAnother face at the Fair
Another face at the Fair
A farmer with his cows.
Driving a bargainDriving a bargain
Driving a bargain
Taking home the cattle he'd just bought.
What the well-dressed camel is wearingWhat the well-dressed camel is wearing
What the well-dressed camel is wearing
There were stalls selling ornaments, saddles and anything else that you might need for your camel.
A well-stuffed tractorA well-stuffed tractor
A well-stuffed tractor
Chopped dry grass and plant stalks provide animal feed and very overloaded tractors.



29th March 2013

The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas

The beautiful camel
Yes, camels are cantankerous, obstinate beasts with a confronting odour but camels are really adorable. I'm very impressed by the design on the winning camel. I'm seen such work before in Pushkar in India, but never to the high level you photographed. Might be worth a return trip to India just to attend the Nagaur Fair.
29th March 2013

Keep Smiling
Mike Fossey

Call the designer!
I guessed I'd hear from you! Camels,' adorable'? I'd say 'interesting' perhaps, particularly when they're wearing such fine coats. Before you go to Nagaur, remember to phone the number on that camel to make sure the designer will be there!
29th March 2013

David
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I'm getting the hump.
Good one Mike! David
29th March 2013
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Anastasia78
Anastasia78

Incredible!
I have never seen anything like this. This is just awesome. I love love love your panorama slideshow and these camel photos and the story of the hospitality and the beautiful tents! I've just GOT to go now!!!! Thanks so much for sharing this. Great work!!
29th March 2013
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Mike Fossey

Incredible India!
Yes, you just never know what incredible things will pop up and hit you between the eyes when you're in India. The designs on that camel were stunning.
29th March 2013
A well-stuffed tractor

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Now that's a load
Inspirational to read how India opens up to you largely due to the connections you have developed over the years. And the camels...gotta luv 'em.
30th March 2013
A well-stuffed tractor

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Mike Fossey

Luv 'em
I feel very privileged to have met that boy all those years ago. As you rightly observe, India now has new meaning for me. I would happily live there - I'd just have to persuade my wife to like the spicy food, poverty, lack of hygiene, heat, monsoons... oh, and camels are not her favourites either!
30th March 2013

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

The Bactrian camels we rode today were very amiable...
yours must have been cantankerous from the haircut.

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