10.4.2008 I have the s***s No journey to India can be complete without stomach cramps, regular runs to the toilet and sore arse, so in my last 10days this must be a blessing to send me off well to developed countries. Purification from all the toxins I may have accumulated. It all started a week ago but with my poor management i.e. weak control over food, it got worse rather than better. So tomorrow I'm on water only to flush this crazy think out. Anyhow, if ...

8.4.2008 Back in Jaisalmer Its good to be back in this Golden City, life is so much more relaxed. There areant so many tourists, most shops have closed, the ones left open do such hard sale that you dont even dare go anywhere near them. There is a festival today, of women, who make wishes for good husbands and if they are married for the goodness of their husband (hows that still women's festival anyway?). The maharaja will come to the city palace today, cit o...

5.4.2008 Travelling with Mum and Rahman I've lost all perspective, all opinions, all defenses in life since travelling with mum and Rahman. I now realise how good of a mother I will be one day as I do the caring role pretty good. I'm so glad that I had arranged for our tour before hand as well, I know exactly where to stay, where to see, what to eat. Because it makes it just as enjoyable to travel with them when I dont have to think too much about the practical...

2.4.2008 Mumbai is not that bad... I arrived in Mumbai late last night after a long journey from Varansi. I had found this city pretty chaotic but after what we have been through with Judith in some of the touristy places my opinion changed significantly. The city was glowing with lights, people were out at cafes and restaurants, although there was traffic noise there was also a calm flow to it. So I warmed to the city this time. It was good to be able to ju...

1.4.2008 Goodbye Varanasi Its been pretty intense here. Not only with what goes on by the banks of Gnaga but the constant hussle and bustle of the people trying to seel you things or begging or simply saying "hello madam" a million times. I was acrrying my bags to Assi Ghat to arrange my taxi to the airport and in need of money/business people were literally screaming at me from so far "hello madam, you want boat?". One m,an decided to run ...