Rajasthan Adventures

Trip Start Sep 04, 2006
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Trip End Aug 20, 2007


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Monday, October 9, 2006

The northern province of Rajasthan is awash with all the colours of India. Two weeks into our tour of the area, we've stayed at the amazing haveli on the silk route in Mandawa, dressed in traditional costume in Bikaner, had a candlelit dinner on the fort terrace overlooking the 'blue city', Johdpur, celebrated Diwali with the Indian holiday-makers (and been deafened by the firecrackers!) at Mt. Abu, re-enacted James Bond Octopussy at the Lake Palace in Udaipur and Chas has shopped in the colourful bazaars for carpets and silk paintings everywhere!

The highlight however has got to be the compulsory overnight camel safari in Jaisalmer. Throughout the 2 hour camel ride into the desert, we expected to see a pristine tented-camp after every turn. Unfortunately at sunset, we realised it was not our lucky day when handed a blanket and pointed in the direction of the nearest sand dune. To our surprise, a night under the stars was the best and the sunrise over the desert well worth getting up early for - especially as we caught a UFO sighting (see the photo attached).
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lebigmac
lebigmac on Oct 24, 2006 at 06:16PM

Spices of life
Yo,

You two look like you're having a fab time and India looks amazing! The stories are fantastic and the picture accompaniments, first class. Love the colours and sights, I can almost imagine being there. You must have had some amazing experiences and learnt some wonderful stuff! Keep up the good work and stay safe. Missing you both.

Cheers,

Dunc and Sar. x

PS. Chas, keep up the beard effort - the clocks go back this weekend here, and I too shall be 'growing my winter coat'.

rogue101
rogue101 on Oct 25, 2006 at 01:25PM

Spices of Looife!!!
Hello there you two. Know we've been out of touch a bit lately but couldn't help looking at the photos from the land of the Rogan Josh. Liked the pic of Chas dancing ... reminded me of Cardiff when we used to go out together. His dress sense hasn't improved since then either :-) Greetings to India from a very wet and grey Cardiff. The Wilsons.

stinodino
stinodino on Oct 27, 2006 at 04:57PM

Diwali party
Hey guys, I check out your site at least once a week. Great pictures and the stories are even better! Very nice to go to your blog site and dream away in my office.

Enjoy this trip 200% and take care... Stijn

bigcoz
bigcoz on Oct 29, 2006 at 08:23PM

What no news?
Now we are such big fans of your site we are longing for more news. Hopefully if you are reading this it's a good sign... that you are updating. Hope you are both well and happy and keep up the great blog.
Take care, J&S xx

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