Arrive In Delhi after meeting a hatter on the plane (mad 40 year old Spanish woman) with feelings of fear, excitement and tiredness! After commandeering a taxi the fun began. Any fears of a culture shock were quickly put to bed when we nearly crashed into an elephant on the dual carriageway.... I found Phil as planned, which to tell you the truth was an option I hadn't considered.Nay bother then - train booked at 6am and so to bed. The air conditioner turned...

Well - this is my travel blog. I've just registered in a fit of boredom at work and this is really a test. 6 weeks to go until the off with inane stuff like jabs and visas to sort. Also thinking how much money I can blow on new kit - have been looking at down suits and oxygen masks - may wear it all on the plane.... So in the words of Mr. Longbottom 'first ones always a bad one' - I'll write again when something happens!