Grey haired nomads' Guestbook



30th March 2018

The Pied Pipers
Mike might gather the locals but you David weave the spells with your enchanting turns of phrase that compels them along.
28th March 2018
Ganges

One Of The Oldest City In India ...Older Than History Varanasi is a great city ....
http://www.asiaroutes.in/varanasi_tour.php
27th March 2018
Ganges

Ganges
What an extraordinary photo David. Has a real wow factor.
25th March 2018
Mirzapur - 8am on the chilly Ganges

Mystic
Mysterious and full of history.
26th March 2018
Mirzapur - 8am on the chilly Ganges

Mysterious!
Hi Dave and Merry Jo, Always good to hear from you. This was my third visit and it gets better every time. How fortunate I am to have a brother with such good connections there - this was his twelfth visit. There's more to come as you will realise from Mikes version (keep smiling) - he sees very different things to me! We're off to Ireland in the motorhome soon; must remember to take the umbrella. David
23rd March 2018

Travel broadens the mind
Indeed you are so right. Each trip is a magnificent education. The Beatles experience paved the way for many to come. loved your comparison of traffic to a Hitchcock scene. Mike needs to write a book. Glad you two are traveling together again.
21st March 2018

Nice to read about a part of India I have yet to see. My experience with the trains didn’t deter my overall enjoyment of India. I’d sure like to go back but for now your blog and pictures will suffice. Thank you for sharing!
18th March 2018

Hello David and Janice, You are amazing. So nice to get your story and photos of this trip to India. Fortunate that Mike could travel with you. As you may remember we met in
may remember Barry and I met you at the campground in Newfoundland in July 2006. Thanks for sending me your blog. Love, Sally
18th March 2018

Memories
Hello Sally, How could we possibly forget you both and your lovely little caravan in Newfoundland! Wonderful to hear from you and hoping you are keeping well. There's more of India to come. We have another new motorhome now and will be in Ireland sometime soon. Love, David and Janice
17th March 2018
Aarti at Haridwar

Its beautiful i have seen the arti and i also like the arti of mahodadhi the ocean of Puri, https://www.divinechariots.com its my site
https://www.divinechariots.com
16th March 2018

Return to India
A brothers trip is always a grand affair. Glad you are having a good time. Thank you for taking to a location we've not seen. I would love to see all those kites. Happy travels.
17th March 2018

Return to India
Hi D & MJ, Mike's knowledge of this amazing country is endless and his planning faultless as much as India will allow! Great to hear from you again.
14th March 2018
Haridwar

Haridwar
I sit agog reading your latest missive David...transported to the mass of colour, devotion and humanity that are part of your return to India. Wow!
17th March 2018
Haridwar

Haridwar
Hi Dave, There are so many things to blast the mind in India. More to come yet!
6th March 2018

Enjoying your blogs
Hi David, just a quick note to let you know that Jan and I are very much enjoying your blogs! So keep at it. We are currently at a campsite in Navajas, north west of Valencia, on our way home after 7 weeks in Spain and Portugal. We’ve had a lovely time and the weather has been great - a good bit better than the UK!!
15th March 2018

Seven weeks!
Hi Peter and Jan, Fantastic to hear you,re still getting the most from motorhoming and enjoying the sunshine. We‘re taking a break from those long journeys south for winter and will shortly be off west to Ireland for a month -new territory for our motorhome. There’s more of India to come shortly - down the Ganges, into the forests looking for tigers and leopards and out in the desert! Will be in touch sometime soon. D &J
5th March 2018

A second trip
India is charming, yes and assault on the senes but if you can't look past that your travels will be limited. . A Brother trip is always a good thing.... glad you've been unleashed! Sounds like you will be on FB pages around India. Thanks for taking us along on the travels. MJ
3rd March 2018

Now look what you have done
We haven't experienced this area of India, we need to get planning. Travel experiences certainly broaden the mind, it should be compulsory. Fantastic photos, I love the panoramic ones. Have tried to add these on my blog but it keeps telling me the ratio isn't right, how do you do it?
4th March 2018

Now look what you’ve done!
Hi Moi and Graeme, Hello you two adventurers. Love your blog too! What an adventure you’re having. You’re amazing. Panoramas are not really difficult if you have any photo editing that allows you to crop pictures. it’s best to duplicate your picture first if you can otherwise you will only have the cropped version left. Just crop long and thin - at least three times as wide as deep. Email me if you have difficulty. Keep going! David
1st March 2018

breathless and speechless
A wonderful essay on the wonder, delight and sorrow that draws you to India yet again. Captures the aroma that pricks the nostrils...that touches your heart. Your words and images make me breathless and speechless...looking forward for more.
2nd March 2018

Breathless!
Hello Dave, That’s praise indeed from a master of words, though our styles could not be more different!! Many of the delightful people we met in India have asked if I will return. This was my third trip to India: the second with brother, Mike, and I have to answer as I’m sure you would too - “As much as I would love to there are too many other places I’ve not yet seen.” You’ll think back on that when you reach my age no doubt! David
1st March 2018

What a trip, eh?
And it's only just started! Did we really do all that in a day and a half?
2nd March 2018

Did we really do all that?
We actually did rather more, But I’ve run out of words, I’m exhausted and I’m still recovering! Thank you Mike for letting me share these moments with you and for all your guidance and knowledge of this intriguing country. Big brother, David
1st March 2018

Old Delhi
Your photos of Old Delhi are exactly as it was when we visited (in January too), and it made me want to experience it on a sunny day with blue skies. I'm still not sure what to make of the Akshardham Temple, I think a second (or third or fourth...) visit may be in order to fully absorb and understand it :)
1st March 2018

Akshardham Temple
I know what you mean about this temple. It has serenity and considerable magnificence, but there is this strange funfair addition in complete contrast. There is perhaps justification in that it introduces the young to their religion in an easily understood and enjoyable manner. Enlightened perhaps? And where is the justification for such a display of religious pomp when so many millions remain on the poverty line? An old argument going back many thousands of years. I guess faith is what holds it all together. David

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