India, here we come!
2 Februari 2018, Jerman ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C
Since Brussels Airlines started flying to India (Mumbai) in 2017, we decided to discover this country, this culture and of course the Indian Cuisine! 😉
It was a last minute decision, but yes... weBaca lagi
Arrived at Delhi Airport
3 Februari 2018, India ⋅ 🌫 16 °C
After midnight, we arrived at Delhi! Yay!
Thanks to the prepaid taxi service, we found a cab that drove us to the "hotel".
For our first night, we booked a hotel near the airport. Chanakya Hotel, onlyBaca lagi
Sightseeing @ Delhi
3 Februari 2018, India ⋅ 🌫 16 °C
Saturday early morning! ☉
We didn't sleep a lot in this dirty room... we left as soon as we could and took a taxi to Delhi city!
Ready to explore the city...
At least... that's what we thought.
TheBaca lagi
Lotus temple Delhi
3 Februari 2018, India ⋅ 🌫 21 °C
Let's explore Delhi city! 🌹
First stop... the Lotus temple.
This temple is built in the shape of a lotus flower and is the last of seven Major Bahai's temples built around the world.
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Lodi gardens
3 Februari 2018, India ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Enjoying the beautiful Lodi Gardens.
Peaceful and beautiful! ❤
The perfect place to escape from the noisy Delhi traffic! 😉
Red fort, Delhi
3 Februari 2018, India ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
RED FORT is a historic fort in the city of Delhi.
It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years, until 1856.
Very nice especially because of the "red"Baca lagi
Riksja ride through Old Delhi
3 Februari 2018, India ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
Of course we had to take a riksja ride through Chawni Chowk & Old Delhi.
Unfortunately, we had this pushy riksja guy who didn't want to leave us alone or just drop us off at our location. He reallyBaca lagi
Spice market Old Delhi
3 Februari 2018, India ⋅ 🌫 18 °C
Beautiful colors! Love to see all these different spices! ❤
The last picture is PANEER. The typical Indian cheese they use in many of their dishes for ex. Palak Paneer. So yummy! 😍
Taj Mahal, Agra
4 Februari 2018, India ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
YES!!!!!! Taj Mahal! Bucketlist... check! ✔😁
One of our main reasons we came to India!
After 4 h drive, we finally arrived at Agra.
It was FANTASTIC.... it's breath taking... so so soBaca lagi
Selfie time @ Taj Mahal
4 Februari 2018, India ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
SELFIE TIME!!! 😍 Because... it's a once in a lifetime kinda thing! ❤
The good thing is... even there are very LOOOOONG queues for Indian people. But as a foreigner, you don't have to get inBaca lagi
Safely arrived at Varanasi!
5 Februari 2018, India ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Finally... we made it to Varanasi (aka Benares).
The moment we arrived, Yves was surrounded by Taxi drivers. He couldn't escape...
I couldn't stop laughing. It was just like celebrity vs paparazzi.Baca lagi
Evening rituals on the Ganges river
5 Februari 2018, India ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
As soon we arrived at our hotel, we checked in and left immediately with our cab driver to the Ganges. Because the sunset started... so that means the evening rituals on the Ganges were about toBaca lagi
Indian cuisine @ Varanasi
5 Februari 2018, India ⋅ 🌫 18 °C
After our incredible boat trip on the Ganges river & the Rituals, it was time for dinner and our first meal of the day! We were starving!
Since the food is made with the Ganges water, we didn't eatBaca lagi
Sunrise rituals @ Ganges river
6 Februari 2018, India ⋅ 🌫 13 °C
Only 3,5 h of sleep...
It was a chilly pre-dawn morning in Varanasi when we made our way back to the Ganges River to witness the morning rituals in this holiest city of India.
We found the eveningBaca lagi
Sunrise after the rituals
6 Februari 2018, India ⋅ 🌫 0 °C
After the beautiful rituals for the goddess Ganga, the sun was slowly rising. What an amazing view! 😍
Early yoga & meditation @ Ganges River
6 Februari 2018, India ⋅ 🌫 14 °C
After sunrise, everybody gathers up together with the yoga teacher for a powerful yoga session and breath exercises.
Morning bathing & praying in the Ganges
6 Februari 2018, India ⋅ 🌫 14 °C
Goodmorning! The sun is up, after their temple visit people flock to the ghats of Ganges each day to bath in its sacred river. They believe that the purifying water of the river would absolve them ofBaca lagi
Washing clothes & laundry in the Ganges
6 Februari 2018, India ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
The Ganges River is one big washing machine! Apparently, doing laundry in the holy river is also an age old tradition. It was fascinating to watch people doing the washing by rhythmically hittingBaca lagi
Making memories @ Ganges
6 Februari 2018, India ⋅ 🌫 19 °C
Incredible..... unique.... memorable.... unbelievable.... beautiful...
Walking through the streets of Varanasi
6 Februari 2018, India ⋅ 🌫 20 °C
Holy animals everywhere! ❤
6 Februari 2018, India ⋅ 🌫 21 °C
Burning ghat @ Ganges
6 Februari 2018, India ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
While we were walking through the small streets of Varanasi, we passed twice a parade of a dead man that was carried to the burning ghat.
While bringing him to this sacred place, the people areBaca lagi
This is Varanasi
7 Februari 2018, India ⋅ 🌫 22 °C
Transfer flight to Hyderabad
7 Februari 2018, India ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Flight from Varanasi (13.20h) to Hyderabad (15.25h)
Transferflight to Goa (17h) with SPICEJET.
So technically we were in Hyderabad, even it was just the airport. So footprints @ Hyderabad... CHECK!Baca lagi
Welcome to GOA
7 Februari 2018, India ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Yay!!! We made it to GOA!
Finally it's time for some real holiday feeling after our culture shock at Varanasi.
Now it's time to take a breath, relax and ENJOY!
Hi palmtrees, hi beautiful beaches, hiBaca lagi