Incredible India – we DID IT!!! There were many who thought we wouldn’t live to tell this tale but fortunately they were wrong. We were warned about the dangers of cycling, with the crazy Indian drivers, and the dangers of wild camping but not once in 3.5 months did we feel threatened or our lives to be in danger. Perhaps it was their endless fascination with our trikes that kept us safe because we were often surrounded by an…
Thursday 1st March Vannalli to Bailuru Distance: 42.78 km Total Distance: 20019.98 km From our little rocky camp spot we can enjoy watching the sea, sun and fishing fleet. We actually find a road to Kumla without needing to backtrack which is a treat especially as we cycle through more fishing villages and see a lively fish market. Back on the Highway 66 and we see 2 cycle tourers approaching. It’s Sarah and Mike. We met this Irish couple last…
Friday 16th February Outskirts of Ratnagiri to Madban Distance: 56.12 km Total Distance: 19543.48 km Ratnagiri Bar – ceilings are very low We were sad to leave our rather nice apartment this morning but at least we’d had a good rest. View from our terrace. Daz was clearly more rested than me because I struggled to keep up with him today but I’m sure tomorrow I’ll be stronger or he’ll revert to his usual shabby form (just kidding). We…
Sunday 21st January Jaipur to Malpura Distance: 88.79km Total Distance: 18493.14km Friday we left Jac in Delhi to catch her plane whilst we took a train back to Jaipur. In Jaipur we met Chinmay, our warmshower host. Unfortunately he was in a mad rush packing for his trip to Bombay and his marathon so we politely made our excuses and said farewell to him and his lovely family. But not before sampling another wonderful curry lunch with his mum and…
Saturday 30th December Delhi After a quick breakfast we catch the Metro to the airport to meet Jac. It’s so great to see her finally, what I mean is it takes her nearly 2 hours to clear Immigration!! We last saw Jac in Crete, and before that in southern Spain, and France. She’s a regular visitor to our adventures. We whizz back on the metro to Delhi all spick and span to immerse Jac into the shock of Central Delhi….
Saturday 16th – 23rd December Delhi – Amritsar – Beating the Retreat at Wagah border – Chandigarh – Shimla – Delhi We have time today to visit more ATMs but our failure rate is so considerable that we’re going to try Western Union. It’s going to cost us a £4.90 admin fee for £600 of Rupees but it beats the frustration and wasted time of repeated ATM visits. We also need to pick up and pay for our numerous…