New Flying Horse Inn Ashford

... believed me.<br><br>We now have all the accomodation for the trip sorted thanks to some generous family members and one of the cheapest Motel deals in the UK! <br><br>Today we got a call from the local newspaper, confirming that they will be running Colin's story next week and Colin's justgiving site reached over £1600 which is great. Well I better sign off for now as Jackie is trying to watch the "X Factor" and the Jam Doughnuts are calling me!<br><br><br><br>

Two days left - still can't really believe we're going. Excited and also a bit nervous - how will we get from place to place especially around Cambodia and China?<br><br>Working our way through our final to-do list and just hoping not to have any last minute panics!!<br><br>Suppose it won't sink in until we're on the plane:)<br><br>Viv xx

... amp; sun glasses.<br><br>This morning the sun was shining, so I went out to look at one of the motorcycles that will be taking me around the UK and even managed to get my photograph taken. Only 16 days to go, I can't wait. Should be meeting the other riders early next.<br><br>

... br>Friday 2nd Oct:<br>Visit Coimbatore<br>Visit Ooty if possible <br>Night in Coimbatore <br><br>Sat 3rd Oct: <br>Depart for Mumbai (Flight) <br>Depart for Pune <br>Night in Pune <br><br>Mon 4 Oct: <br>Visit Pune &amp; Mumbai <br>Night in Pune <br><br>Mon 5 Oct: <br>Arrive Mumbai <br>Meet Mom and Dad <br>Visit Mumbai <br>Night in Mumbai <br><br>Tue 6 Oct: <br>Go to Bhuj <br>Night in Bhuj <br><br>Wed 7 Oct: <br>Night in Bhuj<br><br>Thurs 8 Oct: <br>Night in Bhuj <br><br ...

... trip started. I&#8217;ve waited a long time for this and I<br>still cannot believe I&#8217;m actually going! 11 days to go!!(Not that I&#8217;m<br>counting!)<br><br>All these years of hearing about India. From friends and family to<br>Michael Palin! Seeing it on documentaries and seeing it in Bollywood<br>movies. Finally my time has come!! <br><br>Will post Itinerary as soon as it&#8217;s anywhere near stable!<br>

... to cook 560 odd recipes from Julias book in 1 year(365 days)<br>and will blog about her progress.<br><br>I've always thought about blogging and sharing my experiences with<br>people out there but have never got round to it. This movie has somehow<br>convinced me to start one! (and you too Vishal!!) and what more than to start blogging about<br>my journey to India!(Exactly 2 weeks from now, I'll be flying out to<br>Mumbai!...for the very first time!)<br>

Time Out Country Walks: 52 within Easy Reach of London<br>Walk No. 28<br>Chilham to Canterbury.<br><br>Aching muscles, stung by nettles, and over grown pathways -- OH MY!<br><br>Steve and I are training to hike the West Highland Way in September. This was our third proper walk, and our second 11 miler. A year ago, I never would've thought I'd call myself a rambler, and actually mean it. Rambler was something that offered an appealing mystique that I never ...

... sculptors, tall walkers and kmfm radio would be there. Well, there was one kiddy ride, one guy doing balloon animals, no mulled wine and the snow machine was about 6" in diameter. It was still fun and I am glad we went. We took a video of the switching on; you can find it at Steve's YouTube site. Steve's YouTube I am going to start putting the videos there. It's better for viewing. After the switching on Steve went out with Phil and I stayed home ...

... people I'm meeting on my journey. I have basically switched off from touring at the moment but still managed to walk to Cheam Village and NonSuch Park. NonSuch Park is beautiful, and houses one of King George the VIII's castles. I find it refreshing to walk through such pristine gardens after the hustle and bustle of Chinese cities. I also drove today... after 5 months of not being behind the car. Wendy is in the process of going for her UK driver's ...