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Monday 14th. Cooler but not cold. But first a bit from yesterday. Good reminder for us and advice for others visiting the UK. Some needed medicine was left unpacked. The process to get an emergency supply is: Back to today … Continue reading →

A remarkably good night sleep, didn’t get up until afternoon. Certainly escaped jet lag this time so far. Lovely wandering day and what was left of it before smcg phone call tonight Pizza and crudities ala bobbikins. Sunday, another late … Continue reading →

A long trip with return to Cali not until after Thanksgiving except for a couple of eeeks in July. Easy flight very little turbulence and very fast getting through immigration except it took 15 minutes to get there maybe 20 … Continue reading →

Day started off with a wonderful breakfast and a big apology and comment from the management. So what happened? Well, the service last night was terrible. The food quality was outstanding; so after dinner, I politely went over to the … Continue reading →

breakfast table – it really is excessive. Multiple multiple cuisines. Due to some miscommunication between the driver in Delhi we will not have a driver today. Works out well. Neil and I will take a taxi over to a museum … Continue reading →

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 →