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Jammu, Katra & Vaishno Devi

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 | By krodin | Views [3778] | Comments [1]

Jammu, Katra & Vaishno Devi. Back in India and what a shock to the senses! Dirt, noise, disease, poverty, general grime amid monkeys, goats, cows and pigs on the streets; men and boys peeing in gutters filled with trash; guards with guns;... Read more >

Do we really need a clutch?

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 | By justinecutler | Views [483]

Siliguri to Purnia We're off, we're off! Oh, no. What was that? Oh rats, the leaking petrol. I wonder if that has anything to do with the fact that we break down every two hours. Fortunately we had picked a good night to stay in a nice hotel.... Read more >

Manali

Mon, 9 Sep 2013 | By ruthandklas | Views [1227] | Comments [5]

We absolutely loved our time staying in Old Manali! Such a stunning place nestled between mountains and surrounded by forest. I realised I'd missed trees! The chilled-out vibe, great little cafes with terraces practically hanging out over the river and ... Read more >

Spot of tea anyone?

Mon, 9 Sep 2013 | By justinecutler | Views [713]

Goalpara to Siliguri Today started well enough. The rickshaw decided to run after about ten minutes cranking in front of the hotel staff who kindly helped us push it out of their parking lot. We reassembled the flag, not ... Read more >

I dream of ... cows

Mon, 9 Sep 2013 | By justinecutler | Views [581]

I've started taking malaria tablets, as one does when going to far-off lands. The doctor informed me these could cause wild dreams. He said they could be very scary or very romantic. I said, what's the difference? Anyway, here's a sample ... Read more >

More terrifying than the Blair Witch Project

Sun, 8 Sep 2013 | By justinecutler | Views [555] | Comments [1]

Shillong to Goalpara To the amusement of about fifty thousand Indians we were off like a rocket at about noon on Sunday. Well, a North Korean rocket. We wound our way through the streets ... Read more >

Get me away from these people!

Sun, 8 Sep 2013 | By justinecutler | Views [451]

Can you say: obnoxious ? No, I don't mean anyone Indian of course. I mean the who-can-piss-the-furthest-and-make-the-most-noise other people doing the run. Soooo ready to be out of here (Shillong) and get started. We are being escorted ... Read more >

Flirting with the wrong girl - An African librarian in India

Sat, 7 Sep 2013 | By ladyc | Views [1740]

“But you said.....?” Three little words that have never been uttered to me in India In India talk is light, colourful and frivolous , like cappuccino froth, party balloons and washing up bubbles. Chatter is jovial, a pastime and a sport, ... Read more >

Tags: africa, culture, delhi, flirting, india, somaliland, tradition, women

Photos: Jammu, India

Sat, 7 Sep 2013 | By krodin | Photo Gallery

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Rickshaw alive and well

Fri, 6 Sep 2013 | By justinecutler | Views [426]

Well, our rickshaw is alive and well! Managing blog posts and photos at the same time appears to be outside of my technical expertise, so imagine a little black rickshaw covered in the number pi. They did an excellent job, even using Times New Roman ... Read more >

Guwahati to Shillong

Thu, 5 Sep 2013 | By justinecutler | Views [401]

Yay! Finally found a wifi cafe. Unfortunately there's no wifi, so typing this offline. My wish for drama was quickly fulfilled getting off the plane at Guahati. First, let me describe where the heck we are. We ... Read more >

Beep beep

Thu, 5 Sep 2013 | By justinecutler | Views [422]

India itself is much as expected so far - not dissimilar to Sierra Leone only not as chaotic, not as noisy, and wealthier. We'd been warned about the traffic but it has a fluidity to it. The honking is incessant but not obnoxious. People honk to be ... Read more >