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A little bit later wake up to start the day touring seeing the city. Final day of the official tour Random Observations from the Trip The colonial period left India with many impressive buildings, but also deeply mixed feelings among … Continue reading →

but first: beer Neil and I have tried to have a beer at every hotel since Mumbai. We had a nice Indian beer in Mumbai in every other hotel. It’s on the menu in every other hotel. They’re out of … Continue reading →

Fly to Varanasi, a sacred pilgrimage city for Hindus and Buddhists, renowned for its temples and shrines. Witness the Ganga Aarti ceremony at dusk by the Ganges River. This spiritual ritual includes chanted prayers, rhythmic drumming, and lantern-bearing priests performing … Continue reading →

and even earlier start this morning well before 5 AM so we can get to see panna national Park before the sun rises A quick cup of coffee and a Jeep ride to a big bus our big bus then … Continue reading →

another very early wake up call, long travel day bus to a first class train for about three hours. Train seems to be about the Ascella class between New York and Providence, Rhode Island. about the same speed they’re all … Continue reading →

early morning start to get to the Taj before the crowds. Very early morning start. Then back for breakfast and then another Famous fort Visit Taj inside. We could go inside, but photographs are not allowed. It looks quite spectacular … Continue reading →

when I left the room this morning and stepped out, it was raining. Yes, raining here. We were told not to bring any rain clothes. It doesn’t rain this time of year. even though it’s raining, the air quality remains … Continue reading →

I zoned out this morning in the shower. The water pressure is almost but of course not too much. Perfect temperature control. Lots of space wonderful. The air quality is terrible. plan for Monday: -they brought in mirrors from Belgium … Continue reading →

Very early morning with a 6am departure. Early departure this morning. Up at 5:00 a.m. for an early flight. not much of a breakfast, cold Indian bread with some type of potato inside. Took a bite that was enough. Communication … Continue reading →

The hotel room and facilities are just fine, but certainly not a modernized hotel. People come here clearly for the setting which is spectacular. View from my window is dominated by pigeons  Slept soundly through the night, only to … Continue reading →