Stretching the comfort zone in India!

Asia » India » Uttar Pradesh » Varanasi
April 15th 2008

Published: April 18th 2008

While traveling through India I learnt a lot about myself. It is often stated that travel has this effect but from all of the countries that I have been to, India has been the biggest "test" to put it bluntly. 😊 I found myself in situations that I had never experienced before, and sometimes discovered that I reacted to these situations in a very different way to what I would have expecte... Read Full Entry

Photos are below

Photos: 32, Displayed: 21

Inside the temple at Karni Mata

Rajasthani Man

I met this guy when I was biking around Jaisalmer.

Taj Mahal

No explanation needed...

Taj Mahal

The view from my guesthouse! :)

Another Mausoleum near the Taj

Khajuraho

A really impressive figure in one of the temples.

Khajuraho

Intricate figures on the side of a temple.

Khajuraho

Sunrise in Varanasi

Making offerings at the Ghats in Varanasi

The small boy on the left has a pile of magnets attached to a string which he was using to fish for coins that the pios pilgrims throw in the holy river. :P

Lotus Temple in Delhi

19th April 2008

Sharon
non-member comment

And your good name?...
Stumbled across your blog. It's a good sum up of your feelings as a backpacker when in India - a mixture of frustration, fascination, and sheer hilarity! I'd also recommend reading "Holy Cow" as it does a good job of describing the transition of feelings towards India as your time there progresses. Funny, too. I head to India for the third time soon, with a mixture of dread and excitement!!!

19th April 2008

Colin
non-member comment

What an amazing country!
Joel, you have lifted the bar yet again with this blog! Loved it right through - text and photos are brilliant! Looking forward now to Nepal with mum!

19th April 2008

Crazy Canucks
Matt

Very Well Said
After spending a year travelling around the world, although we did not visit India on this trip, you summed up the travelling experience of India very well. Its the HARDEST place on earth to visit for so many reasons. Not the mention its the dirtiest place on earth, slightly ahead of China. Enjoy the rest of your trip.

19th April 2008

Justin
non-member comment

Im sure you would have kissed that guy anyway.

20th April 2008

sashi
non-member comment

beaut photos!
my whole body cringed when you said you slept on the floor near the toilet on the train. in two words - oh. no. sounds like your survived it, nice work. looking forward to the next blog. jaipur failed to impress?!

20th April 2008

clazza
non-member comment

simply amazing! i am sure nobody can understand what you are experiencing..but reading your blog it gives at least a little insight..and its breathtaking!

29th April 2008

Barbara
non-member comment

Wow!
Tour blog made fascinating reading Joel and your photos truly conveyed the magic and mystery of India. I loved reading your reflections and admire your adventurous spirit and your inquiring mind. Reading your blog in Nepal while with you is extra special! Well done once again.

20th October 2008

Sumer singh
non-member comment

Sorry mum ...but? that show your illness .i am from jaisalmer for any travel help cont. me.thanks
Read subject

24th June 2010

raj
non-member comment

see
next time

28th July 2010

unni
non-member comment

like
plse sent jpg file i take print out

25th September 2010

anonymous
non-member comment

India certainly tested my patience, I remember standing 6 hours in an overcrowded just to get from Delhi to Agra. But india is certainly an interesting Country.

15th October 2010

MANISHA
non-member comment

beautiful herritage
places like this make us proud of being rajasthani. beautiful $outstanding. thank u so much 4 maintaining it so well.

4th May 2011

shanker
non-member comment

very nice
beautiful

12th September 2011

Funny
non-member comment

Lizard
Coumaflashed in the sand. Nice

14th September 2011

AMIIT R MODI
non-member comment

VERY NICE PALACE,IT'S A BEAUTIFUL CITY

Tot: 0.06s; Tpl: 0.018s; cc: 17; qc: 25; dbt: 0.0288s; 1; m:domysql w:travelblog (10.17.0.13); sld: 1; ; mem: 1.1mb

Do not copy images or text from this page without requesting and receiving permission. All rights are reserved by the author and photographer.

Contact Joel Meadows (Joel) - a lack of a response does not mean that you have permission to use material from this page.

Stretching the comfort zone in India!

Copyright Notice: All Rights Reserved