My passport arrived safely...

India half way point…

Harry will come from NYC and Laura will most likely come from NYC too….all the rest of us come from New Zealand

RE: Inoculations and animals on trains

Email from Craig...

Sent: Thursday, 11 October 2012 4:46 p.m.
To: June, Ann, Emily, Laura, luke, india, stewart, christine, Cheryl ,Harry Subject: Inoculations and animals on trains

PHOTO Plasmodium parasite , Malaria cycle

I think it probably necessary that I advise you all to discuss with your doctor what inoculations are required for India.

NB I will not be getting anything other than maybe a Tetanus boaster and stocking up on Rum for medicinal purposes. It is outside of the monsoon and my research suggests little risk of Malaria including the coastal Kerela.  However mosquito repellent is a good idea.  But I am not a doctor so make up your own minds!  Hepatitis B & C is from blood so unless your thinking of taking drugs, getting down with a local or getting into a knife fight don't worry.  Hepatitis A and E, the commonest forms of viral hepatitis, spread mainly through contaminated food or water. So lots of hot curry, and deep fried hot food and bottled water and you'll be OK. Other weird and wonderful diseases are everywhere and if you are careful risk is very low.

 

8-Seater Hybrid MPV - Made in India...

 *Fresh air ventilation system**

*One-wheel drive**

*Economical 250 cc motor.*

Low capital, low maintenance.

*A bit tricky when cornering.*

*Easy entry and exit!*  

 

My suitcase isn’t that big.. honest…

My suitcase won’t be a problem….

Funny pictures in India….

Before and after …all that is left is a baby, a dog and some clothing washed off in the deluge

I’m not traveling on these planes or trains…

Funny signs in India…

Via Agra…

play on words ‘via Agra’.( Via Agra, a small diner in the outskirts of The City of London.)

I vomited all night ...practicing for India.

DO.NOT.GOOGLE.VOMIT.Ann

Yay! We will not be in India in March

Thanks wikipedia; Holi (Hindi: होली)) is a religious spring festival celebrated by Hindus. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and countries with large Indic diaspora populations following Hinduism. It is also known as Phagwah and Festival of Colours, or as Basantotsav ("spring festival") . The most celebrated Holi is in the Braj region, in locations connected to the Lord Krishna: Mathura, Vrindavan, Nandagaon, and Barsana.

2013 date ; Marrch 27

Celebrations ; 3 – 16 days

I’ve bin practising for the temples

“I’ll never go back”

My friend Karen came back from Cambodia yesterday. She talked to one of the girls on her tour who has travelled for20 years to over 25 countries . This women said of India; “ it’s terrible, dirty and you cannot understand a word anyone says … I ’ll never go back”. GULP! Help!!!  

 

I googled ‘India’ images…

Thanks all you Taj Mahal photographers. You know who you are.

As no one is likely to actually read my blog, I feel pretty safe in saying ; there will be no commercial gains by your lovely photos.

On the first page of google there are 21 photos of the palace(often repeated), 3 photos of an Air India jet and a handful of photos of beggars in the streets and many maps.