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April 5, 2017
Ben Chalk India Cricket Tour 2017
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- Day 1
- Wednesday, April 5, 2017
- ☁️ 10 °C
- Altitude: 88 m
- England Wilmslow 53.333102, -2.23549153°19’59” N 2°14’8” W
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Ready!?!
April 5, 2017 in England ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Am I ready for India? Can I handle it?
Helen ChalkGo to bed soon then!
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Josh ChalkHave fun 💩!!
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Josh ChalkDo u have ur flip flops??¿¿??¿¿
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- Day 2
- Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 8:42 PM
- 🌙 24 °C
- Altitude: 16 m
- United Arab Emirates Al Baladīyah 24.488466, 54.37962324°29’18” N 54°22’47” E
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In Transit
April 6, 2017 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
Woke up early, 4:50. On the bus by 5:20, asleep 5:30. Check in was difficult as they believe I was an Asian boy Benjamin RoVert Travers Chalk. Got frisk down but had a bacon barn so all good. Long flight to watch two movies and a tv series. But all good in Abu Dhabi. Just preparing for the second of our three legged trip. Wish me luck!!!!Read more
Ben ChalkSorry for the delayed upload wifi isn't great
4/6/17Reply
Helen ChalkBeen tracking you on Flight Radar. Good luck with the next leg!
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Ian Connolly Found a McDonalds I see Ben!!
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- Day 3
- Friday, April 7, 2017 at 7:22 PM
- 🌫 30 °C
- Altitude: 222 m
- India Nangal Dewat 28.553663, 77.08279328°33’13” N 77°4’58” E
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Arrival???
April 7, 2017 in India ⋅ 🌫 30 °C
My day started early midnight to be exact, where in a plane I was trying to sleep with no luck. We arrived in Delhi at 3 o'clock in the morning to catch yet another flight to Kaipur. Everyone was shattered as we had all nearly stayed up for 24 hours, but the fun didn't end there we were treated to a tour, where I didn't fall asleep on the coach, and a training session, where I didnt fall asleep on the coach!!Read more
Helen ChalkLike the garland!!! Hope you get some sleep soon!
4/7/17Reply
Ben ChalkThx
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Neil Connolly You made it!!! What a journey.
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- Day 4
- Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 9:41 PM
- 🌙 27 °C
- Altitude: 439 m
- India Rambagh 26.89857, 75.81316226°53’55” N 75°48’47” E
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Jaipur
April 8, 2017 in India ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
Today breakfast is was nice and we only know that thanks to a random knock on the door by Tom Barlow. Everyone had slept through alarms and we had yet to be called by the hotel.
We turned up to our match today fairly tired and realised our team was a little older than us. All of them sporting the Virat Kolhi beard and one rocking a tattoo on both arms. Their ages varied from 16 to 25 most of them were 18 and had already left school. We weren't optimistic.
We batted for nearly 40 overs scoring 114 runs. I scored 2 and then was bowled by there opener. Clinton was proud of us. However the other team caught up with us in 10 overs.
Our game was over by 1.
They then invited us to a game of 15 overs aside, however with mixed teams. I volunteered for the other side wanting to win a game on tour. As soon as I entered their dressing rooms I was bombarded by Indians wanting a photo. We won the game after some dreadful bowling from me.
We then returned to the hotel for some relaxation.
*pictures with the Indian lads will follow once I have tracked them downRead more
Helen ChalkSounds a bit like what happened to Daddy in Sri Lanka!!!
4/8/17Reply
Will ChalkAt least you've won a game! Just relax and enjoy it. Looking forward to seeing the photos of you with your new team.
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Ben ChalkThx
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- Day 5
- Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 10:10 PM
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 181 m
- India Agra 27.167543, 78.02640427°10’3” N 78°1’35” E
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Moving ... again????
April 9, 2017 in India ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Today was a start at 7 not early to me anymore. We got on the road straight away and headed to a palace, which looked very nice. Funny moments dude come when Rupes pointed out we shouldn't be pooping on the floor while pointing at elephant faeces, and when Noah, Chris and Joe bought turbans. We then hit the road again and headed 5 hours to Agra, with only one stop. I am in the hotel now and am very comfortable.Read more
Will ChalkWho got deli belly
4/9/17Reply
Ben ChalkNameer and Josh
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Helen Chalk Nice poop💩💩💩
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- Day 6
- Monday, April 10, 2017
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Altitude: 159 m
- India Nagla Dhīmar 27.174001, 78.0421227°10’26” N 78°2’32” E
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Taj Mahal
April 10, 2017 in India ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
For the Taj we had early start, around 5. Once we had dragged ourselves eves out of bed we arrived at our destination and were rushed off the bus due to parking restrictions. We were the only tired on s around however as the gardens around the Taj were filled with the locals playing, eating and relaxing. On our way to get into the Taj we saw many monkeys. When in the Taj I took many photos of it due to its beauty.Read more
Ian ConnollyGreat photos Ben
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Neil Connolly Brilliant photo Ben but what have you been doing to the Taj !!!. There was no scaffolding on it when we were there!!
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Neil Connolly I like this photo. Can just make out the Lady Diana seat.
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- Day 7
- Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 12:00 AM
- 🌙 24 °C
- Altitude: 218 m
- India Sundarnagar 28.602697, 77.23848628°36’10” N 77°14’19” E
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Another Match, Another Loss
April 11, 2017 in India ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
We woke up early and redesigned to play another game. I was with the 1st today, after a brief meeting with the head we lost the toss and batted. We were bowled out for a 120. They caught up to us and won in less than ten overs, which was more than disappoint. That night we had dinner in a spinning restaurant which I over payed 250 rupees on. Yay!Read more
Neil Connolly I guess this is taken from your hotel bedroom? What did you choose off the menu at the restaurant?
4/12/17Reply
Ben Chalk It was taken from the restaurant and ate Sweat and Sour Crispy Noodles
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Helen Chalk250 rupees about £3??? It is 1.30am go to sleep!!!!
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Ben ChalkK
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- Day 9
- Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 1:45 AM
- 🌫 29 °C
- Altitude: 21 m
- India Colāba 18.902304, 72.80699518°54’8” N 72°48’25” E
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Mumbai!!!
April 13, 2017 in India ⋅ 🌫 29 °C
Yet another early start, five o'clock. We then had a nice walking tour to a homeless children's centre in the heart of New Delhi. When there we met a few kids and had a few thumb wars. On the way we learnt a lot about public urination and how you can't do it in front of gods. We then got on a flight to Mumbai. Once landed and in the hotel we were turned around and straight to the IPL game. Mumbai Indians were playing Sunrisers Hyderabad. We supported valiantly with the locals and were told we weren't allowed to bully David Warner 😩😩😂😂.Read more
Annabel BlakeYou've travelled a lot! Making me feel tired. Hope you're not too worn out and enjoying all the sights. How's the food??!?! X
4/12/17Reply
Ben ChalkI am really tired and loving all the sights but the curry is getting worse and worse with each meal. I don't think I will ever eat it again!!!!!
4/12/17Reply
Annabel BlakeOh dear 😝can you just have rice and poppadoms?! Xx
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- Day 9
- Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 10:46 PM
- 🌙 29 °C
- Altitude: 8 m
- India Colāba Point 18.899113, 72.80918518°53’57” N 72°48’33” E
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A win???
April 13, 2017 in India ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
Today we were all saved with a late wake up. One match was played today. I wasn't playing, these were 12 years old not 15 year olds. We won easily and returned to the hotel for a fines session. I was mainly fined for my brightly coloured shorts. After dinner we headed to a gate in Mumbai were we were the main attraction. There was cues of men getting photos with us.Read more
Ian ConnollyA win's a win Ben 😉
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Neil Connolly The out field looks a bit rough.
4/13/17Reply
Neil ConnollyGood result for the squad.
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Helen ChalkGood luck today!
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- Day 13
- Monday, April 17, 2017 at 4:52 PM
- ⛅ 10 °C
- Altitude: 87 m
- England Wilmslow 53.333156, -2.23519853°19’59” N 2°14’7” W
Home!!!
April 17, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Jacque ChalkWelcome home Ben ,sounds like a great trip
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Neil ConnollyHi Ben I want to hear all about your trip on Wednesday.
4/17/17Reply
Helen ChalkSweet home!
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Trip end
April 17, 2017