Hello everyone:) Finally arrived in India. First impressions are- it hot (even though its winter), dusty, dirty, smelly and noisey, basically everything i'd hoped for. I feel right at home. Oh yeah, the currys not bad either- best one so far was a butter paneer masala, hhhhhmmmmmmmmmm....... and its all coming out the other end in a controled manner so far.
Well been here 4 days now. First day was spent finding hotel, getting over jet lag, and tentivly exploring the the local market- it was definatley a case of spot the jet lagged white guy just of a plane, but managed to get out alive without buying anything.
Second day was spent looking at bikes in the bike market about a mile from hotel. Had a test ride on a 350cc Royal Enfield, which was interesting. You have to believe in caos theory to ride in delhi. As long as you go with the flow it all seems to work out fine. Gonna shop around a bit more and buy one tomorrow.
The last couple of days i've been doing the whole tourist thing- Red Fort, which was big, red and fort like. Jama Masjid- the biggest mosque in India and the National Museum- which had stuff from 4000bc up to the Mughals (19thC)
I would post some pictures, but this computer doesn't have a USB port, so it will have to wait.
Stuart
13 comments:
Hi Stu
great to see your 'blog' wasn't expecting anything yet!!!
See it is 30 degrees in Delhi just now - its about 8 degrees here and grey damp and dark!!!
Just about to leave work now, supposed to be going dancing tonight at the Winding Wheel in Chesterfield - World war 3 will break out when Dad gets frustrated with his Tango and Quickstep!!!
Take care, when you get your bike
All our love
Mum Dad Bex & Linsey (In Cairns just now)xxxx
You ain't seen anything yet..pal
Buy that Royal Enfield...
There is more..
Much more!!!
Eey uup dook,
Good to hear you arrived well and have already dived into the deep end by riding in Delhi traffic.
Whats the handling of the Enfield like then compared to your Duke? ;-)
You timed your departure rather well. Here its bloody freezing atm with Penguines zapping me constantly on my commute. Can't wait for my own escape to the land of smiles and sunshine.
Ride safe and good luck old boy.
Hey Bro...
GLad you have arrived safe! WHat bike have you gone with! Update your blog and get some photos posted!!
Take Care.
Lots of Love, Loo xxxx
Please keep in touch and show us some photos
Miss you already!!!!
Mum
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hey!!!! glad u have arrived in india safely n sounds like u are having!!! things are pretty dull and boring here to be honest lol! advancements tho...we have ordered a carpet (shocker i no!) god knows where the mental illness of dad's has gone but mister carpet didnt question it thank god, we also have paint, and the best part i have installed broadband! whoooppp!!! only a few years behind the rest of the world eh! maybe when u return at least one of the rooms mite be done...if ur lucky!!! anyways stay safe, speak 2 u soon shit face, love u lots, baby sis xxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi Stuart (Chris & Sandra Tiger & Hornet at Stafford - remember) Jens gave us your blog link - will follow it with interest - 350 Enfield, eh! I remember when they made them in Redditch! - been watching Charlie & Ewan in Africa - India looks more interesting - and the food is cerainly better!
look after yourself - Chris & San
Great to see your photos - keep us updated when you get the chance to use a 'modern' internet cafe.
I've put your photo(at the Taj Mahal) as a change from Linsey's sky dive as my wallpaper on my pc.
take care
Love you
Mum xxxxxxxxxx
What a fab set of photos - it looks a great place at the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
Gran's telephone number is 0114 2350468 - you'll have to talk loud as her hearing is not too good!
Becki's got a dance job next week in Istanbul for one night - hotel and flights paid for!! Its dancing at a big new nightclub that is opening - she went for an audition last night at 'THE LEADMILL' and the girl running a dance agency seemed impressed with your little sis.
Love Mum
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Hoe you are OK as we've not heard how u are??but not panicking yet!!! Dad says you're probably somewhere remote where there is no connection to the outside world...
Love Mum Dad and Becki
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Hi Stu
Sorry to have missed your phone call last Sunday bu Dad says you are fine. Yens rang last night he is posting some mail on to us that
has come to Quarry Street, by Registered Post.
Your P45 came too the other day from Big Big Studios - do you still pay back your student loan - there is a box that is ticked as Yes - dont see how they can take money off you each month if you're not woerking.
Linsey rang 8am this morning from brisbane - she flys to Bangkok then Koh Samui to spend the week with Fran and the Wosskows!!! ASure there will be plenty liquid consumed during that time -she is also talking about New Zealand for a Year!!!!
Don't have much more news just now - take care keep in touch
Love Mum
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Hi Stu
Pleased to hear you are enjoying yourself. Enjoying reading your blog. How is your bike going? How many miles have you clocked up.
Gran is with us for Xmas. We are at home Xmas Day and then out for lunch Boxing Day. We are now off work until 2.1.08 (thank god). Could do with our own year out!
Take care. Have a good Xmas and Happy New Year
Luv Allan,Gill & Gran
Gran says....
Great to hear all your news, just catching up on the net while staying with Al + Gill over xmas for a few days. You seem to be getting around OK
Missing you and loving you
Love Gran XXX Take care
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