What is a Toofan? I hear you say. It is a long wheel base 4WDrive used as a taxi in India.How many people can you …Read More
Month: November 2011
Adani Dav School, Mundra
We have been at the Adani Dav School here in Mundra for a week now, and will stay for one more week before heading by …Read More
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Ships and Ships of the Desert
Travelled from Bhuj to the port town of Mandvi where huge wooden ships are built for Arab merchants and camels give rides on the beach. …Read More
Bhuj, Babas, Bellmakers and Border Police
We had a great time in Bhuj staying at the gorgeous Mr Jethi’s hotel. Took a tour out to the local villages by way of …Read More
The Little Rann of Kutch
We recently spent three nights with the famed photographer and wildlife expert, Devjibhai Damecha, in the Little Rann of Kutch. This is where the last …Read More
Dogs, Doorways and Devotions
While in Ahmedabad we went on a heritage walking tour of the old city. This took us through narrow streets and laneways with secret escape …Read More
Fooey Goes Native
This one is for Paul and Sue! Our good friend Fooey hitched a ride with us to India and jumped out of my bag in …Read More
Haircut Indian Style
While in Ajmer Ian needed a haircut, or maybe he just wanted to see what a haircut Indian style was like!! For 50R he had …Read More
Baubles, Bells and Bangles.
Well today was the ultimate in camel watching. In the mela, the fairground, it was the judging of the Best Decorated Camel Competition. Once again, …Read More
Jodhpur or Funny Horsey Riding Pants!
I went for an early morning walk around the village of Khuri this morning before leaving for Jodhpur and met a lovely old man called …Read More
Pushkar Camel Fair, A Dream Come True
Ever since I saw photos of the Pushkar Camel Fair, as a young girl, I have dreamed of coming here! And now it is a …Read More
Midnight at the Oasis, Put Your Camels to Bed
While in Jaisalmer we went out to the village of Khuri to experience a camel safari into the dunes to watch the sunset. It was …Read More