Tag: India

  • Bits of everything in Rishikesh

    Bits of everything in Rishikesh

    We spent a week in Rishikesh and I have now idea how that happened. We did not even particularly enjoy the place. I guess it has something to do with the fact, that after the crazy and freezing night bus ride, we both had caught some cold. For 3 days we did not really leave…

  • With the bus from McLeod Ganj to Rishikesh

    With the bus from McLeod Ganj to Rishikesh

    After McLeod Ganj our next destination was Rishikesh. We hoped to have some rest near the mountains and the Ganges. Everyone who we met on the way kept repeating how great and “chill” the place was. We thought to give it a shot. But the question was – how to get there? The first option…

  • The “real India” on motorbike

    The “real India” on motorbike

    On Monday morning we had decided to go for a tour with bikes to the near by villages. In the morning when we watched the sunrise at the lake Stijn had met a nice man who offered him to go for a bike tour through villages. When Stijn told me about the opportunity I somehow…

  • A few days in Udaipur

    A few days in Udaipur

    As we have decided to stay in Udaipur at least until Diwali, we stick with our “do one thing a day” concept. Thursday On Thursday we had long, long breakfast up until after noon in our regular place – Millets of Mewar. There was a woman sitting next to us having something on her plate…

  • Enjoying Mandrem Beach as close as possible to the water

    Enjoying Mandrem Beach as close as possible to the water

    Just before we went to bed, I got a message from Manoj (one of my teachers) with an invitation for lunch the next day.  It was a chance for us to catch up before he leaves. Ok – no problem -change of plan. We post pone the visit of Old Goa & enjoy the beach…