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Me and my camel Originally uploaded by Natmandu. After the debacle that was my visit to the Taj Mahal, Jaisalmer, the honey-coloured city in the Thar Desert region on Western Rajasthan, has been a pleasure to spend time in. Some people will say, and have said, that Jaisalmer is touristy – and there’s a reason …
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 …
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