India 2005
Arrival in Kolkata
We arrived in Kolkata this morning after an eventful train ride from Varanasi. Although we were warned that the journey could take significantly longer than timetabled, we rolled into Kolkata only about an hour late. The train wasn't too uncomfortable…
Little Sisters
We woke up this morning and attended a Mass at the local cathedral which was said in Hindi. The music was absolutely fantastic, with an Indian drummer, singers and even some dancers who led the Bishop down the aisle at the start of Mass.rnrnrnrnAfter…
A trip on the Ganges
rnrn6.30 am found us in a boat on the Ganges in time for the sun rise over the river. It was an awesome sight and nothing we had been told about it would prepare us for its splendour.rnrnrnrnWhilst out in the boat we also had a glimpse of the…
Varanasi
We arrived by air in Varanasi today, and after settling into our hotel, went down through the town to the banks of the Ganges. We will be visiting Mother Ganga at sunrise tomorrow when apparently it is breathtakingly beautiful.rnrnrnrnWe have…
Taj Mahal
This morning we went to Mother Teresa's Shishu Bhavan, her home for abandoned babies. Some of them had been left in dustbins and were very tiny. They were rescued by the Sisters and are now cared for at the home until they are around six when…
Indian Culture
India is incredible. For the past few days, as well as recovering from the change in time and the long and exhausting flight, we have been exploring the sights, smells and sounds of Delhi.rnrnrnrnOne of the first things you notice about India…
Departures
It is with great excitement that we leave for India tomorrow. Some of us have been organised and are packed, others are still throwing stuff in their suitcase and probably will be until the last second. I think I speak for many of the group…
Live from India
In less than a week now we will be leaving for India. We are planning to keep an online diary so that you can follow our progress as we arrive in Delhi and make our way down to Kolkata and Udayan.
You can find the diary using the links at…