Life by the railway

India - Khajuraho to Varanasi

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February 3rd 2011
Day 25 2nd February 2011 Before the Rep turned up there was quite a commotion outside and a stream of Government cars turned up, all with armed guards! Apparently the First Minister of the Region was staying at our hotel! They all dispersed quite quickly but the reception area was a hub of activity for 10 minutes or so. Our Rep turned up (late) at about 22.20, fortunately with a driver, as I th ... read more

Asia » India

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more