Hi everyone ,
We are now in Ahmedadbad, the capital of Gujurat. We flew here from Goa yesterday, and I'm missing Goa already!! It's a different world here from the gorgeous beaches, quaint houses and lush scenery. We really enjoyed our time in Panaji - we found some lovely little restaurants there and went on some nice walks. We also spent the day in Old Goa, where there were lots of churches and ruins to look at.
Ahmedadad, by contrast, is a bit like a mini-Mumbai; hot, sweaty, smelly and noisy. Sitting here in this internet cafe, all I can hear right now are car horns outside... they never stop!! We've found it a bit weird being here because literally everyone we walked past today stared us. I guess it's strange for us cos in Britain, it's not the 'done thing' to stare. It's not polite. I've kind of got used to it now - we all feel like proper celebrities!!
Today we visited the City Museum as well as a couple of temples. Tonight, we are catching a sleeper train to Udaipur in Rajasthan, at about 11pm. It gets into Udaipur at about 7.30am tomorrow morning! The annoying thing is, all the air conditioned sleep cabins have been booked, so we're gonna have to sweat it out for the night. Mind you, nothing new there.
I'm really looking forward to Udaipur. It's described in many ways; "The Venice of India", "the most romantic city in India", etc etc. In the centre of the city sits a huge lake, and there's a huge palace right in the centre of the lake. Thing we're going to try and get a hotel near there.
Thank you to all of you for reading my blog :-) I've had lots of nice feedback about it so far. I'm glad you're enjoying reading what I've been up to.
I hope to upload some photos to facebook very soon so keep an eye out!
Lots of Love,
Emma xxxxxx
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Hi Emma,
As i write this I know you are now on the train and I can only imagine how horrible and noisy it will be for you all.
Poor baby girl !!!.
The summer has finally arrived here.
I am sitting here in shorts, which makes a change!
It was nice to get your text the other day but its a shame you all have Delhi Belly.
Loadsof love D XXXXXXXXXXXX
Hi Emsy, I have just posted a comment of Simon's blog, he's really amusing the way he writes, I expect he keeps you entertained as well. I hope your trip on the sleeper train wasn't too bad and that you managed to get a little rest. It seems like that no-one ever sleeps in India. Mercia phoned today and asked how you both were, I said I would photocopy your blogs and show them to her. I am going to see her next Thursday. Ben is well and enjoys reading your blogs. When he comes home from work he asks if you have been in touch. We'll watch the apprentice tonight - very mundane compared with your adventures. Everything you have done sounds really interesting even though you have suffered from lack of sleep and bad tummies. Love you so much - keep the blogs coming,Lots of love from Mum, Ben Itten and Ginga. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi Em, just thought I would write and ask you if you managed to get any sleep on the train. Mercia asked if you got affected by the cyclone which has hit Burma. I said you were a long way from there. I am thinking about you a lot and love to get your messages, they are so informative and interesting, you will be able to write a travel book about all your experiences for others to read. The weather here is great and I've dug out my summer wardrobe and have got all the windows openin the house. Ginga and Itten are lazily sleeping on the sofa.
Have you managed to do any drawings or sketches? Take care of yourself and Simon,love you so much mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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