06/01/10 Both slightly hung over, the early start was pretty painful but we managed to get to the airport with time to spare. Burger king for breakfast before boarding the plane, the plane was a bit disappointing with the absence of individual TV monitors. I managed to finish my first audio book - Dan Brown 'lost symbol' - pretty good and thought provoking but a bit analogous to his other books. Freezing cold and snow covered, we touched down in China collect...

Christmas and New Year in Thailand 21/12/09 Early taxi to Cochin airport to catch our 8.30 flight to Mumbai, then a 5 hour wait in Mumbai airport before our flight to Bangkok. Both feeling groggy and slightly disappointed with the entertainment at Mumbai airport we decided to have a bite to eat. We couldn't believe it when we saw KFC, it was like a mirage we hadn't had fast food for what seemed to be a lifetime. It wasn't as greasy as the chicken at home but w...

India Part B 11/12/09 Had a late start knowing there wasn’t a lot to do in Bhatlak. Our train was at 17.30 so we passed time by eating and unwinding in our grotty room, hoping that the next place in Mangalore would be a little cleaner. Managed to get a seat on the train (heaven), every vehicle on the road seems to be packed and getting a seat is difficult. Arrived in Mangalore at 21.00 at Poonja Hotel, immediately we realised this place was going to be a lit...

India Part B 11/12/09 Had a late start knowing there wasn’t a lot to do in Bhatlak. Our train was at 17.30 so we passed time by eating and unwinding in our grotty room, hoping that the next place in Mangalore would be a little cleaner. Managed to get a seat on the train (heaven), every vehicle on the road seems to be packed and getting a seat is difficult. Arrived in Mangalore at 21.00 at Poonja Hotel, immediately we realised this place was going to be a lit...

India Part B 11/12/09 Had a late start knowing there wasn’t a lot to do in Bhatlak. Our train was at 17.30 so we passed time by eating and unwinding in our grotty room, hoping that the next place in Mangalore would be a little cleaner. Managed to get a seat on the train (heaven), every vehicle on the road seems to be packed and getting a seat is difficult. Arrived in Mangalore at 21.00 at Poonja Hotel, immediately we realised this place was going to be a lit...