Photos-wise, as you can see I'm in business. The bad news is I can't get to anything I took in November. Whilst they are all still looking good on the camera they are stubbornly refusing to be parted from the memory card. It has become apparent the card has a virus, which I didn't even know was possible, so I've had to buy a replacement. I'd still like to think I'll get the pictures off the old card one day but who knows, I'll look at it again in Australia. The overnight train journey from Varanasi to Kolkata passed without a hitch and we set about getting where we wanted to, the backpacker area Sudder Street, with the minimum fuss. Once there we sought out the recommended hotels. Completely underwhelmed by the offering we stayed at
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