Goodbye India... :(

I'm currently making use of the free wifi in swish Singapore airport, en route to Sydney. It's been a bit sad to say goodbye to India - it went by so fast - so I'm just taking a moment to reflect on our experiences there.

Things I will miss about India:

• The amazing food!


• Autorickshaw rides


• The stunning Mughal and Rajput architecture everywhere


• Seeing enormous camels just ambling down the street


• The gloriously funny mis-spelled signs and menus

• Living a bit more simply than I do at home in the UK has been refreshing

• The friendliness of the people, especially the kids


• Oddly, I'll also miss the way cows have the right of way in every street!

Things I won't miss:

• Being stared at constantly


• Not being able to be able to relax and trust that the train/bus you are on will make it to the intended place at the intended time


• The life-threatening walks down narrow streets filled with motorbikes/rickshaws

• Haggling, and being suspicious that people are trying to rip me off


• The lack of a queueing system - having to push/be pushed (never thought I'd say something so stereotypically English!)

• For all that I've enjoyed the simpler life, I'm also looking forward to a few more mod cons again in Oz!

Overall, I've gotta say I really enjoyed this trip - now on to the next adventure! x