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October 10th 2010
Published: December 9th 2010
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Delhi - Part 2 Helen and I have gone our separate ways for a couple of weeks to see different areas of India, before meeting up again to hopefully finally manage some trekking. So this is Mike's bit first. I have decided to move south to explore Delhi a little more, before moving on to check out a couple of areas of Rajasthan. An overnight bus from Manali down to Delhi was not really a very ple... Read Full Entry



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Update since our last trip ended: We got back to the UK from our fantastic year travelling in June 2011. We spent the summer in the UK catching up with friends during a "glorious" English summer. To keep the thrill of discovering new places alive, we decided to look for work outside the UK, so home since October 2011 has been The Hague in The Netherlands, which we are looking forward to exploring in the near future..... Oh, and of course there is the small matter of a wedding to organise! Watch this space for future travels and thanks to everyone who has checked in over the last y... full info
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The kites are let loose over Delhi at sunsetThe kites are let loose over Delhi at sunset
The kites are let loose over Delhi at sunset
Kite flying is a major hobby in Delhi
Jagniwas island hotel - on Lake Pichola, UdaipurJagniwas island hotel - on Lake Pichola, Udaipur
Jagniwas island hotel - on Lake Pichola, Udaipur
Only a dinner reservation or a licence to kill will get you in!
Gandhi's final footstepsGandhi's final footsteps
Gandhi's final footsteps
The memorial marks the spot he was assasinated
Sunset over Lake PicholaSunset over Lake Pichola
Sunset over Lake Pichola
Udaipur
Jama Masjid Mosque - Old DelhiJama Masjid Mosque - Old Delhi
Jama Masjid Mosque - Old Delhi
It's the biggest mosque in India - just in case you ever need that fact for a quiz question.....you're welcome
Mike tries on a turbanMike tries on a turban
Mike tries on a turban
The 'beautiful' Urdu Park in Old DelhiThe 'beautiful' Urdu Park in Old Delhi
The 'beautiful' Urdu Park in Old Delhi
Pretty close in nature to a landfill site really
Ornate wall coverings in the Lake Palace - UdaipurOrnate wall coverings in the Lake Palace - Udaipur
Ornate wall coverings in the Lake Palace - Udaipur
Successive maharajas have added their own individual touches over the years
Udaipur old town on the edge of Lake PicholaUdaipur old town on the edge of Lake Pichola
Udaipur old town on the edge of Lake Pichola
My dinner creations after the cooking class, UdaipurMy dinner creations after the cooking class, Udaipur
My dinner creations after the cooking class, Udaipur
It may not look like much, but it tasted great i can confirm
The view from the back of an auto, JodhpurThe view from the back of an auto, Jodhpur
The view from the back of an auto, Jodhpur
Impressive domes on a fort in JodhpurImpressive domes on a fort in Jodhpur
Impressive domes on a fort in Jodhpur
Now who would live in a palace like this?Now who would live in a palace like this?
Now who would live in a palace like this?
The current maharaja of Jodhpur if you must know.
The blue-washed houses of JodhpurThe blue-washed houses of Jodhpur
The blue-washed houses of Jodhpur
The married Bishnoi boys near JodhpurThe married Bishnoi boys near Jodhpur
The married Bishnoi boys near Jodhpur
The poor fella's are married off at the age of two!
Enjoying Lassi in a shop in JodhpurEnjoying Lassi in a shop in Jodhpur
Enjoying Lassi in a shop in Jodhpur
It seems a tradition while shopping to stop in for a thick, tasty yoghurt lassi
Passing the torch around at Arti - RishikeshPassing the torch around at Arti - Rishikesh
Passing the torch around at Arti - Rishikesh



13th December 2010

Gareth Hall
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Rubbish Tip
The bits we saw of India were the best and worst of life. I know what you mean about Delhi - it has few if none redeeming features and constantly smells of smoke, piss and cow shit. Did you go to Varanassi? There were some lovely German bakeries there. Rajasthan sounds brilliant
18th December 2010

Veronica
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Nicola, German y Veronica
Linda!! We were having dinner together, German y yo acabamos de comprar nuestros tickets a Ecuador para Abril and we were telling Nicola about our plans and I pense, donde estara Helen?? Tal vez podemos vernos ahi!! Y entonces vine a ver tu blog y es tannnn wonderful what you have written that I feel tan orgullosa de que estas viviendo all those experiences for yourself!! I hope que estas feliz, te leo bien, aprendiendo, experimentando, y creo que eso es tann bueno!! Te extraño muchooo! Vamos a estar en Quito el 22 de abril. Cuales son tus planes ahora? Te quiero Helen, te quiero mucho. Nunca te olvido. Un beso grannde. Para Mike tambien. Veronica
18th January 2011

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Found your blogs
Mike & Helen, Found your blogs today and they are great. Can't wait to read more Happy Travels!

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