INDIA | Monday, 10 Mar 2008 | Views [166] | Comments [2]
The foggy weather in Delhi caused many flight delays and when t he plane from Varanasi finally arrives people rush to shed the confines of their belts, remove their overhead luggage and fill the aisles before the wheels even touch down . This always ... Read more >
Tags: people
INDIA | Tuesday, 5 Feb 2008 | Views [131] | Comments [3]
I have found myself in yet another alley way, I have no idea where as I deliberately leave my 'Lonely Planet guide to the road most travelled in India' behind. Desperate for a chai, I resolutely refuse to pay Rs5 without feeling welcome. A well rounded ... Read more >
Tags: culture
INDIA | Sunday, 3 Feb 2008 | Views [191] | Comments [1]
OK, due to computer/power supply issues, the last post was cut short, so now to return to my story. Apols for typos, I am using a keyboard with the letters painted on with nailpolish: Earlier in the day as I was walking through the markets in the old ... Read more >
Tags: food & eating
INDIA | Saturday, 2 Feb 2008 | Views [226]
I notice many differences as I head north, more music, fewer beggars and much more interaction with people. My contacts have ranged from the ever friendly touts trying to get you to their commission shops by any way possible, rick shaw wallahs wanting ... Read more >
Tags: friends
INDIA | Tuesday, 29 Jan 2008 | Views [81]
Lazy! I didn't finish my last post, so I shall endeavour to ammend it. I mentioned the man we met who invited us to join him at the concert, Bhupendra. At the time he also extended an invitation to meet his family and so a couple of days later he came ... Read more >
Tags: Friends
INDIA | Saturday, 26 Jan 2008 | Views [107] | Comments [1]
Perfect day to enter the wonderful and cultured Mumbai (Bombay). It is the 59th Republic day of India and the place was a riot of Indian flags and people everywhere. All over the country were celebrations, including a most amazing production 'Visions ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
INDIA | Friday, 25 Jan 2008 | Views [163]
The marina at Chennai is THE place for locals to go in the evening. During the day, the scorching expanse of sands are suitable only for fishermen, clothes drying in the sun and perhaps the most hardy beach goers. In the evening, the place comes alive.... Read more >
Tags: markets
INDIA | Thursday, 24 Jan 2008 | Views [122] | Comments [2]
I was really excited about flying into India, it has been such a long time. And nothing tells you that you have arrived quite like the soung of the traffic and horns blaring away. Taxi drivers look at you enthusiastically, hoping they can get to you ... Read more >
Tags: culture
SINGAPORE | Wednesday, 23 Jan 2008 | Views [102]
Well, this is not really a journey -more of a stopover, but heaps of fun anyway. I was feeling rather smug thinking what a good thing I booked a short, direct flight back to Singapore when I discovered the plane was delayed and would also detour through ... Read more >
Tags: I should have known better!
CAMBODIA | Monday, 21 Jan 2008 | Views [98]
I have been reminded of what a small world this is as last night in town I caught up with Matt V from uni and his girl Alana, and only a couple of days ago with some people from karate in Perth. Kind of nice really, to have connections with people - ... Read more >
Tags: people
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