Monthly Archives: March 2016

Day 5, Jaipur – Disclocated Day: Another Temple, Another Bier

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Hector

Breakfast is becoming a social event. Gone are the days of each couple/trio sitting at their own tables. We now sit as a Group wherever we go. Everyone knows everyone else, it has taken time but we have gelled amazingly … Continue reading →

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Jaipur, Rajahstan – A Wonderful Day: A Fort, A Carpet, a Bier

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Hector

Arriving in Jaipur mid-afternoon yesterday, our Group of Intrepid Travellers caught a first glimpse of the Splendour that is  – The Pink City.  Terra Cotta is more accurate. Having failed to discover any out-of-hotel Hostelry, it was back to the … Continue reading →

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Day 3 – The Road to Jaipur, via Patan

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Hector

Our Company Guide had mentioned more than once that the journey from New Delhi to Jaipur would take some seven hours. This involved a two hour detour, to reach our Lunch Stop at Patan,  spurious. Let’s hope it’s worth it … Continue reading →

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Hector’s India Trip – A Day in New Delhi

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Hector

The wake up call at 07.00 confirmed our UK Guide’s comment – This is not a holiday but more of a trek. The itinerary is designed to maximise the number of possible sites/sights visited. Four major attractions awaited us today, … Continue reading →

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Hector’s 2016 India Trip starts here

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Hector

The journey from Glasgow to New Delhi cannot be completed with one flight. Having refused to pay the rip-off fee the Travel Company wanted for the Glasgow to London Heathrow leg, little did I know that this meant Travel Insurance … Continue reading →

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