#5 - "LEAVING DELHI" - Suzanne Willey & Joe Rudy search for Pichvais
January 4, 2009
I swear we spend close to half our energy making travel arrangements. Today, the team has been divided. Glen and Claudia left early this morning for the Himalayas in northern India to investigate the possibility of a Primitive bottled water brand. Joe and I remained in Delhi for a leisurely breakfast. Afterwards, we flew to Rajasthan, one of India’s most colorful states, hot on the trail of a collection of paintings called Pichvais.
"THAR DESERT: SUN, SAND AND NO SURF"
Rajasthan is home to the Thar Desert. It’s dry and warm, vastly different than Delhi. During the taxi ride to the hotel, we rolled down the windows to let the wind kiss our cheeks. It was a far cry from the crowded corridors of Old Delhi. Despite the litter, I kept thinking it’s beautiful here.
"I THINK IT'S BEAUTIFUL HERE"
I swear we spend close to half our energy making travel arrangements. Today, the team has been divided. Glen and Claudia left early this morning for the Himalayas in northern India to investigate the possibility of a Primitive bottled water brand. Joe and I remained in Delhi for a leisurely breakfast. Afterwards, we flew to Rajasthan, one of India’s most colorful states, hot on the trail of a collection of paintings called Pichvais.
"THAR DESERT: SUN, SAND AND NO SURF"
Hey guys, really enjoying looking back through your blogs. This one really caught my attention and not to be a crank but I just have to say, 'bottled water'? Bottled water, from India. From India.
Nah, I'm just pulling your leg. Good luck, I hope it works. Who knows? It'll probably change many peoples pre-conceived notions. Now that I think about it, it'll have to!
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I've always wanted to visit India, but until I can actually go there, I get your amazing blog to show me pictures and tell me about life there. Thanks for putting your adventures up for me to read, I really appreciate learning about this culture through you. Thanks so much!
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Wow, that's major traffic! I'm sure there's nowhere else in the world where you can get stuck in a jam with camels and elephants. At least you got out of there safe enough to write about it! I really like to read about your trip in India, I find this country fascinating.
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Thanks for a look into a lesser traveled part of India, and the great photos. I appreciate the topographical map: I had no idea that the mountains which cross the northern borders of India are the ONLY mountains. Had no idea the rest of the country was so flat.
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That's really a very nice blog, I am impressed.
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Traveling in India can be either amazing or completely exhausting. You need to be prepared and to know the local customs; too many tourists get caught in money traps. I enjoy seeing your photos of India, they really emphasize how two worlds collide in that country!
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These are some funny anecdotes you post here! I wish I could travel to India but I am stuck where I am for a while. But it's definitely in my plans to go and visit this really amazing country. Your post just makes me want to go even more!
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Indian culture is rich and diverse and as a result unique in its very own way. Nice blog!
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My philosophy has always been that if I'm happy with my purchase that's all that matters to me, though I can completely see how some others would feel different.
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Nice pics of Rajasthan you have shared here. The state still retains the glory and richness with its marvelous monuments, colorful traditions and customs. It covers most of the area of the Great Indian desert (Thar Desert).
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It is really beautiful in India. Despite the poverty and the sanitary issues, I still have a great time every time I go. The history, the architecture, the culture... this country just takes me in, and I come home wanting to wear saris to work!
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I had never been there, but above pics made me curious to visit such a wonderful place.
Interesting blog. Actually Google made searching of information easy on any topic.
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This blog has definitely changed my perspective on this subject. There's no way I would've thought about it this way if I hadn't come across your blog. All I was doing was cruising the web and I found your blog and all of a sudden my views have changed. Good on you, man!
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