Blog no 4!!

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Hello everyone,

well we caught the train from Agra to Varanasi, it was packed to the brim. We had our own little section with bunk beds and a couple of strangers but was fine, we just slept (well i did helen didnt because she was paranoid about missing the stop!)

Varanasi was wicked we went to the Ganges (the holy river) where all sorts occurs, yoga, public cremations, washing, meditation, boat rides and ceremonies. We took a boat ride along the ganges at sunset. We got stuck with aan interesting and overfriendly lady from Taiwan with the biggest camera we've ever seen! as she was alone we felt sorry for her so invited her to share our boat.....bad move!! the camera could have sunk it alone!! However it was a beautiful sight along the river the priests were performing a ceremony called Puja, with lots of fire and music as an offering to the river.

The next mornng we went back at sunrise and people watched along the river. Helen washed her jumper and her face in the holy water (some how she thinks this will wash away her sins....yeah right)

GOOD NEWS...no more animal encouters to report! 😊

We left Varanasi and headed for Bodygaya by train. Bodygaya is a famous buddist pilgrimage and is home to the Bodhi Tree where the budda found enlightenment. Our hotel here is really clean and has a TV!!!! with an english film channel, we watched 3 in a row with beers and a kit kat it was wicked!!!

In a couple of hours we catch an overnight train to Kolcatta, so we will log on soon.

Love you

Laura and Helen

x x x

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Photos

Udaipur
The kids loved the camera

Pups
we treated them to biscuits

Bundi
Our hotel, we stayed in the fort

Bundi
Trying to be intelligent!

Ray Mears style mozzy net
This room left a lot to be desired

The Taj Mahal
The first glimpse

Comments

[Alger]

Hey Girls!!! Wow your photos are amazing the Taj looks awsome, only slighty jelous that I'm stuck in shitty Derby!!! It sounds and looks like you are having the time of your lives.... Things here are all good, been out enjoying more snow... Been of work its been that bad....!! How wicked!! Macca is getting all cosy with that girl he works with.... Make sure you rib him about it!!! I've been left as the only singleton on Valentines day... Cheers dude!!! I love and miss you loads, take care of each other!!! Alger x x x

[jo]

Hey Girls I miss you. Your blogs have all been brilliant, sounds like you're having a fantastic time....really wish i was there with you. much love butthead xxxxx

[Jimbob the pirate]

Comic Relief
I see that you girls have already been out an got yours!! It seems wicked. Some brilliant photos and anicdotes. The poo story is still the best so far. Some nice sunsetage also. Plenty more to come from the man in the sky no doubt!! Take care both of ya. =)

[Rashpal S]

Wishing you good health
I'm going to India on 13th April and I'll arrive in Delhi 11am on 14th. If you are around in that area it would be great to meet up. If you can text me your mobile number over there I can make contact with you to meet up. You are welcome to the family house in the village. LOL and take care

[Egg n Pike]

Meeting Lady Rash!! (we all know your not a lady!)
Thats brilliant news mate, we will be in that area at that time. We fly out of India on 19th Jan from Delhi, so we will definitely meet you. My mates mobile no is 07793073119. So give us a text when you can nearer the time. Im really excited cant wait to see you, love you lots, love to your familly x Helen