That's right...We've done the Taj!!! We've been waiting to put that picture up for ages. Absolutely splendiferous monument- lived up to every expectation. There's little else to say; it is truly magnificent. Spent the entire day hanging out on the lush green lawns staring at it. It is like being in a bubble - a complete paradise stuck right in the middle of a big, dirty city in Northern India. Totally transcends all the commercialism and tourism, ...

Hello everybody, Arrived in Varanasi on Saturday...it's a pretty crazy place! Came through Delhi on the way here; loved it there amidst madness, rats and general carnage. Just a three hour stop off on to break up our 3 night journey on a train! Varanasi is awesome; it really does have to be seen to be believed. Went on a dawn boat ride this morning and watched the sun come up over the Ganges. This is also a great time to see all the pilgrims coming down the...

Hey hey. Well we've made it to Varkala, which is absolutely gorgoeus. Beautiful beach, cool arty cafes, shopping for Chloe. What more could you want...? Were only here for a couple of days total chill out, before attacking the North head on! Sorry this is a little brief but im about to run out of time in the cafe. More will come soon. Hope everyones good back home!!! Matt and Chloe.

Hello everbody, one week in now and (much to my surprise and despite the best efforts of the bus drivers) we're still alive! Have enjoyed our time in Fort Cochin; Kerela and the Deep South are very beautiful. Just got back from a 24 hour cruise on the backwaters which was wonderful. Had our own houseboat with three servants who kept bringing us amazing Indian food whilst we sat on the cushions at the front of the boat and marvelled at the lush scenery. Sat ou...

Hey guys! Second day in Mumbai...getting the hang of things now. Very busy place...lots of people and goats and one cow. Just about survived completely deranged taxi ride from the airport. No indicating, lots of beeping and about nine lanes of traffic, with 'auto rickshaws' and men on bikes merrily swerving about inbetween. Very hot, hotel scary with terrifying toilets and room attached to foyer by wall which didn't meet the ceiling so moved to a new ...