So far so good, we had three days in Delhi and managed not to get ripped off or robbed. Delhi is not a terrible place at all, we have really enjoyed it. As you can imagine, the food has been fab, including the fried potatoes and dahl off the street vendors. Only 35p for both of us! Beer is not sold in many restauarants so we have had to make a special effort sourcing this, but managed as you would imagine!
We travelled from Delhi to Varanasi on an overnight train. Garry slept in the fridge next to the aircon. We were a little worried about the safety of our luggage, but a nice burly man with a semi automatic machine gun was looking after security, so again no problems there!
We were up at the crack of dawn this morning, to see the locals having a nice bath and wash their clothes in the Ganges and although we brought our goggles with us, we resisted the temptation to join them.
Tomorrow, we may go and see the festival on the Ganges at 6.30 pm. We leave at 9.30pm on another overnight train to Agra (must try to get better seats this time). The learning curve has been quite steep but levelling off. We are still having trouble putting photographs on the blog, so will practice in a few days time.
Hope you are all keeping well.
Alison and Garry.
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Hey guys - wish I could help with the pics!! Can't believe you're already 3 days into your trip and are already having the adventure of a lifetime!! Thinking of you both.
Hi, I've just checked out your blog and see you are in Varanasi. Pleased you went as we found it a very moving place. Hope your stay in Agra is enjoyable too! We didn't hang around for long as we found it a bit of a tourist place but seeing the Taj Mahal is a must.
Hope you eventually spend some time in Hampi!
If you are wondering who I am we met briefly in Delhi at the Splash restaurant and bar! We are back home in Brighton now.
George and Lynn
Is it only a week since you dropped off the keys? It seems ages ago. Pleased everything is going well in India. Enjoy Agra. We had an earthquake at 1am Wednesday morning and even the oldies felt the earth move that night. All's well at No9
Cheers for now. TV
Sounds like you are having a fabulous time! Envy envy envy!!
Thinking of you both, love J K T xx
So envious of you guys, its sounds amazing already and your journey has only just begun... keep the pictures coming.
Hey guys
Sounds like your having a ball, nothing like a good sleep with an automatic standing watch!. Searching for beer is not so good, here at Kate's with a wine in hand. Thinking of you in your adventures, loving the stories so far. Look forward to hearing more stories soon
xx Alex and Kate
Hello
Its Kate and Alex again, just checking if we have this sorted!!!!
Too much wine is not healthy!
But good fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!
xx
Hi Al & Garry,
Love the spin cycle. We had an earthquake here last Wednesday, radiators were rattling the lot! Glad to hear you`re having a good time. Celebrated Dazzlers 9th birthday on Friday (29th),getting too old for dancing in front rooms until 3am. Looking forward to hearing about the Taj Mahal.
Talk to you soon.
Becky & Nick
Hi Garry and Alison
Thanks for the emails. Sounds like you are having a fantastic time already. We'll enjoy keeping up to date.
Much love Tim & Hazel
Thanks for the pics. awesome, so thrilled for you both. Have the est time and stay safe.
Huge love
Clare and Michelle
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