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May 12, 2016

Amritsar, India

Last full day today. Stripped pants, two fried eggs and an omelette. Today was a leisurely start to day with a 10 AM meeting with Bunty to go and see the Shri Durgiana Temple. Unusually instead of going through a demolition site this time it was more of a construction site with fresh concrete being pored randomly around the place. This is…

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David Wastell
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Amritsar, India

This the story of two old farts who decide they can back pack their way accross india armed only with cash, credit cards and array of electronic devices. The odds are against them but will they make in time, with all of their bowels intact, to meet the Girls in New Delhi Airport ???? Well we made it. Now onto organised tour, all under 'local authority' control.

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May 12, 2016

Amritsar, India

Last full day today. Stripped pants, two fried eggs and an omelette. Today was a leisurely start to day with a 10 AM meeting with Bunty to go and see the Shri Durgiana Temple. Unusually instea…

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May 13, 2016

Amritsar, India

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Apr 28, 2016

Hyderabad, India

Day5 begins. To make up for Rob being late yesterday he decided to set the alarm, however technology V man, technology won. I was dragged out the shower early and answered my door dressed in a…

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May 11, 2016

Amritsar, India

Blue pants. Omelet for me two fried eggs on toast for Rob. As a side note on the breakfast habits of your two heroes, rob always goes for bacon and fried tomato with his and I cruise the India…

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May 10, 2016

Shimla, India

A day of trains and cars. First things first, yes Rob had two eggs on toast and I had a cheese and onion omelette. We were being collected at 9:45 to be taken to the UNESCO world heritage to…

Mother I know you are my lovely son, but you have my permission to stay in India and keep on 'exploring' if you keep on doing your daily blog!!! You have quite a way with words!

May 12, 2016 on the message board

Mother Gosh you have packed a lot into your 'holiday' and pleased you are enjoying seeing so many wonderful places.

May 10, 2016 on the message board

Mother Are you allowed to have a day off from blogging?

May 6, 2016 on the message board

Buttercup Hope Olivia is OK after her arrest......and Bumble Bee too!

May 6, 2016 on the message board

Mother What in heavens name are you doing with a doll???

May 5, 2016 on the message board

Taller Dave Hope Vicky is feeling better

May 4, 2016 on the message board

Dave Willford This Blog is now attractive for the first time.

May 3, 2016 re: Day 9

wastellindia No socks were worn in the making of this blog.

May 2, 2016 re: Day7

Julie A Well at least one of them is going in the right direction!

May 1, 2016 re: Girls on tour

Jackie Ruth - it might be the socks with the shorts and sandals causing the problem!

May 1, 2016 re: Day7

Mother You both stand up for your rights.....shorts are OK!

May 1, 2016 re: Day7

Nick Harris Greetings from ncpms to you guys, I can't believe this isn't a BBC travelogue in the vein of Hairy bikers or May and Clarke. Anyway if this is the standard of your Internet connection then we'll expect you to do your project updates Rob

Apr 29, 2016 re: Day 4

Richard Adler Principle is a wonderful thing in hiring a tuk-tuk,, but not always effective in my experience. When I was in India I found the best method was to prenegotiate a crazy high price which would be achieved by making me happy. Simple bribery should be considered as an alternative at any time, and it is an underrated skill. Tough negotiation in India does build character.

Apr 29, 2016 on the message board

The taller Dave I'm liking the idea of being able to arrest for not having a camera permit!!

Apr 28, 2016 re: Bengaluru, India

Robin Of course vision optional for the driver David. It's the horn and it's constant use that's an absolute necessity.

Apr 28, 2016 re: Road what road

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London, UK 23-Apr-2016
Bengaluru, India 24-Apr-2016
Hyderabad, India 26-Apr-2016
New Delhi, India 30-Apr-2016