Destination: India

Photos: Jaipur, Jodphur,Jaisalmir, Darjeeling, Sikkim

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 | By brikem21 | Photo Gallery

Jaipur, Jodphur,Jaisalmir, darjeeling,Sikkim

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 | By brikem21 | Views [922] | Comments [3]

Off to Jaipur via Fatephar Sukri, an amazing deserted city built out of red sandstone. Jaipur above all famous for The Gem Palace- the ultimate jewellery store. Also famous for The Amber Palace-with its amazing mirrored hall. The emperor here, to keep ... Read more >

Photos: India 2009

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 | By mstep | Photo Gallery

Photos: India 2008

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 | By mstep | Photo Gallery

Photos: India - West

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 | By ed_dont-know | Photo Gallery

The pink city and the most populated Indian City

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 | By jess_dan | Views [1337] | Comments [2]

Dear All, After Delhi we made our way to Jaipur which is south west of Delhi and in the desert state of Rajhastan. Its known as the pink city after the pink sandstone walls and buildings of the old part of town. We stayed in the newer part of town ... Read more >

Photos: Lazy Alleppey

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 | By gretch_costa | Photo Gallery

Agra, Jaipur

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 | By brikem21 | Views [486] | Comments [1]

Grandma Joyce finally got to see the Taj Mahal. Kemble teddy had rejoined us but post 911 security restrictions meant he was not allowed past security (no joke!) Taj Mahal as magnificent as remembered, and sheer scale of it never ceases to amaze. On ... Read more >

Photos: Agra, Jaipur

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 | By brikem21 | Photo Gallery

Photos: The Arabian Sea

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 | By gretch_costa | Photo Gallery

dans dodgy delhi belly

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 | By jess_dan | Views [1107] | Comments [3]

Dear All, The blog has been quiet for a very good reason! After a week of diarrhoea, we decided that was enough and tuktuked dan off to a medical clinic recommended by the lonely planet. He was admitted Thursday afternoon. The clinic is spotless ... Read more >

Photos: Hampi

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 | By gretch_costa | Photo Gallery

Arrival in Delhi

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 | By kevinfergs | Views [287]

The flight into Delhi was uneventful, and completely full. It turned out my strategy to fly the red-eye into Delhi was smart, as I got in only a few naps on the plane, so when I arrived into Delhi at 9pm local, I was still able to get some sleep, even ... Read more >

India-the first days

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 | By brikem21 | Views [596] | Comments [2]

Day 1 was off to Delhi- no mishaps. Then on to Varanasi- evening on the Ganges followed by dawn on the Ganges . Masses of people everywhere. White cow sitting quietly in a shop. Front row to see noisy,colourful   ceremony of celebration.... Read more >

Gallery: Delhi,Varanasi, Khajuraho,Orchha

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 | By brikem21 | Photo Gallery