Day 97 to 105
Manali to Dharmsala
India so far has been colourful, noisy, full of animals, dirty and interesting
We stayed in Manali to recuperate and to re think the next stage of our trip. The monsoons have hit northern India and when it rains, boy does it rain. So we have decided we will head to Indonesia (which is dry and sunny) but before we go we want to experience as much of India as we can.
Following a recommendation we have cycled to Dharmsala (home of the Dalai Lama (and a place the Beatles apparently visited), it has taken three days and we have already seen a different side of India to that offered in Delhi and the tourist areas of Leh and Manali. The roads and towns are quieter and the locals are more welcoming although we have encountered more wildlife including wild monkeys.
Tomorrow we will head to Punjab to see the Golden Temple before heading to Chandigarh to catch a train down to Mumbai so that we can cycle the coastal road to Goa before heading to Indonesia.
hope all is well with everyone reading this
Take care
Love Ginette and Gary
Please note the photos are in reverse date order
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- one of many temples we have seen in India
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- road side restaurant
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- so much for following the sun! Instead we got to follow this raging river all the way from Manali to Kullu
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- these boys had been trained to spot the tourists and followed us for some time begging for money
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- down hill cycle ride avoiding on coming traffic, cows, donkeys and pigs
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- monastery across the river, lots of local people enjoying an outdoor service
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- another request for a photo
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- very wobbly bridge
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- view from one of the mountains
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- children in a house opposite a cafe we were having lunch – they were a little camera shy but happy to see us
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- yum yum cockroach for breakfast
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- tea plantation being ploughed
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- Evolution?
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- it is amazing how hard these baby monkeys cling on we have seen mother and baby jumping from balconies several floors up
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- this sight was right outside some 4 (possibly 5) star hotels
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- these are just one of the flights of stairs Gary had to take the bikes up!
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- Inside the Dalai Lama Temple
take care
Just fantastic.
Again, thanks so much for the update and pics.
Glad you’re both well.
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Omg it looks just fantastic.
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If I had the money I would come and be you support crew for a bit. Love seeing pictures and hearing how your doing.
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