Day 18 - Sunrise on The Ganges and Sarnath We started with another early start. We set off at 4.45 for another boat trip on The Ganges, this time to experience the sunset. Again we were not disappointed; it was cloudy, but Emily and I managed to catch a few great photos just over a few minutes whilst it burst through a break in the clouds. The emotion was different for me today; I felt completely calm, and at piece with myself. After the boat journey, some people went back to the hotel; Tom, Emily, Abi, Kyla, Ankur and I went to a local cafe for breakfast. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Yes, it is all about the food! On returning to the hotel, Tom, Kyla, Ankur and I had a lazy beer morning on the rooftop. ... read more

Day 16 - The Taj Majal This part of the trip is probably the main part of coming to India. I have enjoyed every part of the visit in so many ways, but this is the one ! We set off at 4.45. We had special tickets that got us in at the front. Getting in was epic. This little man kind of caught my attention, beckoning me over. He was walking do fast. He took me through a side door, and got me the most amazing pictures that I could have wished for! One of my needs were to be photographed with no other people I'm sight, so we HAD to be early. I did manage to get that. I have to state, it is breathtaking! I walked around with my mouth open. I can't ... read more

Day 14 - 2nd day in Jaipur Today, after a hearty breakfast, we set off from the hotel at 7.30am toin our usual 5 tuk tuks. The first stop was to view the heart of the mandala the central palace quarter, Hawa Mahal palace complex, known as the "Palace of Winds" was part of the City Palace, an extension of the Zenana or chambers of the harem. Its original intention was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen. Constructed of red and pink sandstone highlighted with white lime, the five-storied facade is peppered with 953 small windows. The breeze (hawa) that blows through the windows keeps it cool even in hot months, and gives the palace its name. After staying their for about 10 minutes for an information ... read more

Day 12 - a free day in Pushkar Well, I am sorry to disappoint you... But.....I didn't do it! Both Jude and I had such a bad nights sleep. When I was tossing and turning, Jude was.... And vice verse! Jude got up and dressed at one point, thinking she had missed the 4.45 alarm, it was about 2.30, so she got back on her bed fully ready...lol, I was still on the fence about going at that point, but finally decided, I just hadn't had enough sleep to warrant it, as there are never any guarantees that you will even get to see the sunrise, but I hope they do. So, if there are any pictures of the sunrise in Pushkar, I will have ripped them from someone else! Even after Jude had gone, I ... read more

Day 10- Day 2 in Udaipur Well that was a great night! Jude and I flopped in at about 6am. I awoke at about 9.30, and was up and about, feeling much better than I would have anticipated! I got Jude up too! We were done and dusted, abs in the restaurant have breakfast by 10am. Baked beans on toast for me, a grill sandwich for Jude. We washed or food down with a glass if cold coffee. We had a choice if sight seeing, or shopping; we went out shopping...... With vengeance! My first purchase was 2 pairs of shoes. I had my eye on the from arriving. A brown, and a black pair of plain camel leather tops and doles. They are flats, have pointy toes and a pointy design also up the foot. ... read more