In Mumbai. Took 18 tortuous hours to get here by two trains and it's only flaming raining. It's not even a monsoon, it's unmistakeably drizzle. How dull. Not sure whether its the weather or the lack of sleep, but so far Mumbai is probably the most disappointing place I've seen. Hotel is phenomenal, but the city is a little drab - neither the eastern charisma of most places in India nor the kind of buzzing metropolis you'd imagine Tokyo or Hong Kong (or top western cities) to be.
Anyway shouldn't complain. Will head north piecemeal probably through Ahmadabad and Jaisalmer back to Delhi. Got some rafting and camping organised in a fortnight. Then a few days later will head to Bangkok. No FO warning against yet, just some southern states, and should at least keep it interesting.
I appear to have blagged my way onto a six-day press trip in Thailand, which will save on accommodation. It sounds either a bit girly or new age to be honest, all spa treatments and self improvement, how can you improve on... no I won't even try that one!
Oh last word on Udaipur, my last day coincided with Ganesha's birthday celebrations, a kind of Ganesh Fest if you will, whole town all done up, very cool.
Oh and my resolve against beggars finally gave up in the face of this young woman who wanted me to buy powder milk for her baby sister. I don't see how that can be a scam. Unless it was really cocaine. Sorry, no pics until I either get attachment for phone or more likely a digital camera, which would probably be best idea.
Anyway shouldn't complain. Will head north piecemeal probably through Ahmadabad and Jaisalmer back to Delhi. Got some rafting and camping organised in a fortnight. Then a few days later will head to Bangkok. No FO warning against yet, just some southern states, and should at least keep it interesting.
I appear to have blagged my way onto a six-day press trip in Thailand, which will save on accommodation. It sounds either a bit girly or new age to be honest, all spa treatments and self improvement, how can you improve on... no I won't even try that one!
Oh last word on Udaipur, my last day coincided with Ganesha's birthday celebrations, a kind of Ganesh Fest if you will, whole town all done up, very cool.
Oh and my resolve against beggars finally gave up in the face of this young woman who wanted me to buy powder milk for her baby sister. I don't see how that can be a scam. Unless it was really cocaine. Sorry, no pics until I either get attachment for phone or more likely a digital camera, which would probably be best idea.
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