This is my favourite photo of all the pictures I took in India. Not because it is the best, but because nothing can beat this kids smile. Me and Lauren were buying corn on the cob off a food vendor, when a street kid came up to us jangling an empty tin cup at us. His head was shaved, his clothes were filthy and his feet were bare. Instead of ignoring him, I gave him my corn on the cob that I had just recieved and not yet eaten. I have never seen such a happy reaction from a child for something that felt so little to you or me. His smile melted my heart and I will always remember it. This is why I love this photo the most.
FAVOURITE PLACE: Varanasi or Amritsar?
WORST EXPERIENCE: Getting E Coli four hours into a 15 hour bus journey. No contest!
BEST EXPERIENCE: The Golden temple. It was certainly the most spiritual.
THE FUNNIEST THINGS:
* The dog in the Nappy!
* Lauren getting her ears repierced by an Indian family.
* Paula and the Raccoon sunburn.
* Devinda.
* Rodney and my gift of Valium!
GOOD PLACES TO STAY:
* Hotel Pearl Palace: Jaipur
* Nukkad Guest House: Udaipur
*The Oberoi: Mumbai
* Yogi's Guest House: Jodphur
THE BEST FOOD: Bengali cuisine at the Sidheshwari Ashram in Kolkata. It was also the cheapest!
EATING RECOMMENDATIONS:
* Khyber: Mumbai
* Lotus Lounge: Varanasi
* Indique: Jodphur
* Teapot: Fort Cochin
* Le Club: Pondicherry
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Watching the burning Ghats on a boat on the Ganges during sunset.
* Meeting the Indian family on the train from Kerala to Goa, even though I didn't realise it at the time.
* Visiting Dhavari.
* Taking a cycle Rickshaw in rush hour Delhi and holding on for our lives.
* Recovering from E Coli!
THINGS I HAVE LEARNT FROM THIS TRIP:
There are no easy answers in life and don't eat Indian street food! Haha!
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