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We have decided to take a year out & backpack through a few countries. We hope to learn how to scuba, especially as some of the locations are once in a lifetime! When travelling we will book a couple of nights at each location and then wing it.
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  • Paul and Tiffany
    Day363

    Petworth, England

     February 12, 2007 in the United Kingdom ⋅ 🌬 8 °C

    Wow .... made it back home in one piece and couldnt wait ! Mumbai was getting a little more than hectic and the thought of the lovely english countryside was always on our minds. The flight was great, good old BA ! ten hours on a plane seems like nothing these days.

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  • Paul and Tiffany
    Day360

    Gateway of India, Mumbai, India

     February 9, 2007 in India ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

    So .... on the way home ! and back to Mumbai for the last couple of nights. We are taking the train at 8:00 pm tonight and it should arrive at 6:30 am tomorrow.
    Survived another train journey ...this was far better than the bus trip down, food was not as good as the last train trip ! and then the taxi driver from the train station tried to scam us with the quick switch !! not quick enough for tiff :o)Read more

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  • Paul and Tiffany
    Day347

    Patnem Beach, India

     January 27, 2007 in India ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

    Heading down to the beach again, this time it is Goa. We are leaving on the bus at 7:30pm and should arrive sometime the next morning. This time it is a luxury recliner for 700 rupees each, the term 'luxury' is questionable !
    Bus trip was not very good, firstly this little bus boy tried to bribe us to keep our luggage safe and then this poor passenger was continuosly sick (five times) without the bus pulling over .... so sleeping was out of the question for the night. Our favorite beach location at Patnem, and Agonda beach was very peaceful.Read more

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  • Paul and Tiffany
    Day346

    Mumbai, India

     January 26, 2007 in India ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

    Travelling today on the train to Mumbai, start at 4:30pm and arrive the next morning at 8:30 am. Have arrived safely, train was very good, clean and food was great !!
    So far the Indian food has been very good, the city life is very hectic and the people are friendly. The 'Taj' opposite the gateway of India and the harbour. Built in 1903 it is one of the major attractions of Mumbai and a big meeting place for both tourist's and locals. The 'gateway of India' built by the british to welcome King George and Queen Mary in 1911.Read more

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  • Paul and Tiffany
    Day342

    Taj Mahal, India

     January 22, 2007 in India ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C

    Today we visited Agra , home of the Taj Mahal and what an amazing sight it is .... pictures do not do it justice but i hope you like these. On June 17, 1631 Mumtaz Mahal died, her husdand Shahjahan stood dazed, unable to comprehend the situation. He had promised her never to remarry and to build the grandest mausoleum over her grave. Her body received a temporary burial in the Zainabadi Garden in Burhanpur and in six months time removed to Agra. Here was to be built the Taj Mahal. Thousands of artisans and laborers toiling ceaselessly to build this amazing temple.Read more

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  • Paul and Tiffany
    Day341

    Agra, India

     January 21, 2007 in India

    In the midst of this sea of people, suddenly you come face to face with the ramparts of the Red Fort. The decision for constructing the fort was taken in 1639, when Shahjahan decided to shift his capital to Delhi. Within eight years, Shahjahanabad was completed with the Red Fort-Qila-i-Mubarak (fortunate citadel)-Delhi's seventh fort, ready in all its magnificence to receive the Emperor. Though much has changed now because of large-scale demolitions during the British occupation of the fort, its important structures have survived, the glory faded with age but still impressiveRead more

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  • Paul and Tiffany
    Day333

    Great Wall Simatai, China

     January 13, 2007 in China ⋅ ⛅ -4 °C

    We visited Simatai, 110km north-east of Beijing. This part of the Wall is a good choice because it is still in its original state without being over developed. The toilets were not so good ... perch your bum over a wall !

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