Sandi Hi, Love the photo's of your time on the river - great 'collection' of boats, the Houseboats with their wicker top look lovely - I fancy going on one of those! Not entirely sure about some of the other vessels - especially the one full of sand looking like it is going under any minute! Whilst obviously the tea plantation tour was not frightfully interesting - the scenery there looks incredible, I reckon to have been that person in the microlight would have been awesome! Take care, xx

Sandi Love the pictures! So glad you are having such a marvellous time. Sandi xx

Sandi Hi, Your time with the Kings Trust sounds really interesting...more news... You are have seen a variety of life in India, which is fantastic! You will be able to draw on all the colour, splendor and horror (?) in the years to come. How I wish I could be a 'Gappy' right now! Look forward to hearing how your clothes turn out! Take care, xx

eliza Sawyer Hey Chris! ok i know that usually this would make me cringe, but seriously OMG! I was just checking out your pictures, the Taj, I really had no idea it was so incredible. It was really strange seeing you like right next to it! How are you? How are you finding India, does it feel very different? You haven't been sick yet right? Hope everything is ok! i shall keep checking the blog for evidence of your survival...love Eliza xxx

Sandi ...well I would like to have an Indian cook! Might be a bit of a hassle to bring back though! Glad you are seeing the sights and experiencing the haggling of everyday life in India. Take care, Sandi x

Jess Wooooooo gappy gang :) You are the first to go! Did you know we have to do a maths sum everytime we write on your message board to prove we are human? Most bizarre! Anyway sounds like an interesting start with all the cows! xxxx

Sandi Hi Chris, Very exciting to be in one of the most fascinating countries in the world with all it's extreme contrasts and colour. Hope you are having an wonderful time. Take care, Sandi xx