Well, that was the quickest three weeks I can recall, but alas all good things must end, and we need to return to reality and start paying of the bar tabs from all the hotels we have stayed at (which are lengthy!!). India was amazing, and I have learnt many things which I will try and summarise now.
General
1. The only rule to driving in India is to beep your horn frequently to let lorries, pedestrians and cows know you are there.
2. Indian people like having family photos taken with Westerners - it is not as creepy as it sounds!
3. Indian people are possibly the friendliest people I have ever met!
4. Cows do not hurry when crossing a *major* roads, they know their sacredness!
5. A dosa is the perfect way to start the day, they are a lovely breakfast pancake!
Delhi
1. Delhi mosquitoes are dirty and love biting Sarah!
2. You can get on a train to Agra without your passport (although probably best not to risk it!)
3. The Spice Route's wine list prices are enough to scare the bejesus out of most folk!
3. The Spice Route's wine list prices are enough to scare the bejesus out of most folk!
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| Entrance to the restaurant with most expensive Thai meal I will ever have! |
1. The Taj Mahal is as impressive as people say!
2. It closes on a Friday though, and so the whole area goes into shut down with very little open!
3. Avil is great at taking down the swelling of infected mosquito bites!
3. Avil is great at taking down the swelling of infected mosquito bites!
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| I like this - Happy hour is 1 for 1!! :D |
Jaipur
1. Elephant skin is not as rough as you would imagine!
2. The Palace of the Winds is not some famous Jaipur Curry House
Jodhpur
1. When it is hot in Jodhpur it is HOT! bring trousers and shirts made of ice!!
2. If you are going to stay in Jodhpur, then you can't go far wrong with the Raas, a wonderful boutique hotel, with very impressive Fort views.
Udaipur
1. Octopussy is always on TV at some point during the day when you are staying at the Lake Palace.
2. The Palace of the Winds is not some famous Jaipur Curry House
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| Winner of the smallest toilet flush handle 2015 |
Jodhpur
1. When it is hot in Jodhpur it is HOT! bring trousers and shirts made of ice!!
2. If you are going to stay in Jodhpur, then you can't go far wrong with the Raas, a wonderful boutique hotel, with very impressive Fort views.
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| I love the way Indians name their shops - zero ambiguity! |
Udaipur
1. Octopussy is always on TV at some point during the day when you are staying at the Lake Palace.
2. Don't wake Sarah up early in the morning to go on a cycle ride of the old city.
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| Lady delivering us our curry at the Lake Palace ;) |
Goa
1. Egrets are fun, and will eat a surprising amount of different nibbles!
2. A meal at Vernon's bar on the beach is about a tenth of the price of that at Leela.
3. There are an insane amount of Dentists in Goa.
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| Our Egret stalker.....he was never far away from us |
That is about all there is to say for this tour. Sarah and I have had a lovely time, seen seven world heritage sites, stayed at some amazing hotels, and basked in the Indian weather (for the most part!). I hope you have enjoyed following along! Take care until next time.
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| Sunsets and Kingfishers = Heaven |
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