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Nathan Nelson Taj Mahal and me Originally uploaded by Natmandu. Well, the viewers’ vote came in, thanks to everyone that basically said “What?! It’s the Taj Mahal! You’ve got to go!”. I went. OK, it was very beautiful, and I’m glad I saw it, but the journey there possibly made for the worst day I’ve had in …
I got to Jaipur yesterday afternoon, and after walking to the guest house from the station (and telling about fifty rickshaw-wallahs to bugger off on the way), I crashed out, and went to sleep for pretty much the rest of the day. Then slept all night. Then had a lie-in (well, as much as you …
Yes folks, it’s trivia time.
Me at the Kailash temple Originally uploaded by Natmandu. Well, a quick two-day trip up to Aurangabad, and I’m back in Mumbai. I’ve just been up to see the rock-cut caves of Ellora and the carvings and paintings of Ajanta – all very impressive indeed, though hard work in the afternoon sun, and the souvenir …
I’m in Mumbai – well at least until tonight. After a tragically short stay in the very pleasant Panjim, I flew up here yesterday. Panjim was an example of how it is a good idea to a) research your destinations first and b) to get out of a place straight away if you’re not crazy …
Sorry, that was my worst blog title yet. I’m in Palolem, Goa, after having had a few separate recommendations to come here – and for the first couple of days I’ve hated it. It seems that there is nothing for you to do here unless you’re on honeymoon, with a mate, want nothing more than …
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