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Sudder St Kolkata here we come

A travel blog entry by glassbird

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... the end of the act they collect their dues.

I feel that I have been on a long journey even thought its been only 25 days. I can see modernisation in India, there is huge growth. I think back to the Indian guy Shasi Thadoor MP who i heard at Melbourne University before I came. I think about his speech on 'softpower' (at the conference India the reluctant superpower) he talked about the development of India; its patient culture living in harmony, food art etc. I ...

Hello India!

A travel blog entry by kenanddonna2005

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... all of the taxis are the same model, dating back to the 1960's it seemed. Indians love horn honking and erratic driving as much as the Chinese but for some reason we felt safer here ... or maybe we're just getting used to it.

We arrived at our hotel and to say we were unimpressed with the room was an understatement, with plaster and paint hanging off the walls and stained sheets but at this time of night, ...

47 South Tangra Rd and beyond

A travel blog entry by caz11

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... pleasure of hearing my voice know this is not an X factor performance!

So I have a couple more weeks here, and then off to Goa. It's Diwali next week, which will be good and Yasmin has a dance contest which she wants me to judge! I am sure Milly will have a few more classic comments for me which will keep me entertained.

Take care all, great to hear for people its keeping me sane at the moment and connected to the real world!

Lots of love Carolyn ...

Whistle stop in Kolkata

A travel blog entry by marisa_andi

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power!!!1. We drove on the old bridge from Howdah to Kolkata
over the River Ganges. We stopped on the waters edge and could see the
orange men going to/returning from Varanasi on their pilgrimages for the
Shiva (Marwas) Destival this month. An impressive new bridge could be
seen built to join the motorway, leaving the old bridge for the 2
million people who cross it daily for more industrial work.2. St. Joseph's Church. One of the oldest, if not ...

People that i've met are the wonders of my world

A travel blog entry by phillymahila

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... I think traveling allows me to do more of. When you are at home with all your typical responsibilities and concerns it is easier to live inside your comfort bubble and not take chances. But when you are away your time and your reserve are a little more flexible and it allows you to expand your experiences a great deal more. I recommend it :-)

One last very very happy note before I sign off - for those who don't know one ...