Picture taken from the Manglore Express, as it was entering Mangalore Station When we were planning our journey to Bangalore by train in December 2008, a frequent consideration was to ‘save’ time. I think it is a common tendency of almost everyone to try and ‘save’ time. I wonder what do we all do with…
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Taking a Train Tomorrow Again!
Sunset near Bhusawal, Karnatka Express Train I am taking a Shatabdi again tomorrow, but this time for work. I am wondering if should even carry my SLR or not? But better to have more cameras than less. What do you say!
While I am Slogging …
While I am slogging for a day or two more, I would leave you with this crazy idea that was floated at Indiamike by Downjim, he wants to hire an auto rickshaw to go to Ladakh– A group of friends and I are considering getting hold of the some auto rickshaws and driving from Delhi…
More on Traveling on the Footboard of the Karnataka Express Train
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER5qJyGvm7U&hl=en&fs=1] A Video from the Moving Karnataka Express Train If you have traveled in the Indian trains you know people follow a pattern. Sesha and I were in one of the AC III coaches in the Karnataka Express train with 6 other people for close company. There are six berths (out of which we occupied…
What did you do on January 1, 2009?
Surathkal Beach What did you do on 1st January? It became 12.00 midnight for me in a train, somewhere between Mangalore to Bangalore. Woke up once at 12.45, smiled to myself that it is 2009 and went back to sleep again. We were in a sleeper coach (no AC) and it was a little cold….
Wish You all a Very Happy 2009!
Wish you All a Very Happy 2009 May we all travel and blog more! I specially need to travel more than what I did in 2008! On the new year eve of 2007 I was in a train, in 2008 I was not. For 2009 eve, I am going to be in a train again….
How are Pedestrians Crossings or Zebra Crossings Used at Your Place?
A Traffic Signal at Oxford, UK Have you ever tried using a pedestrian crossing in India? Chances are you will have a very tough time. The vehicles would be encroaching on the zebra crossing and you have to be really careful while trying to cross. In India, the biggest vehicle has the right of the…
Have You Ever Traveled on the Top of a Train or Even a Bus?
No, don’t blame me for discussing such strange ideas. Blame Steven_Ber, the resident train expert at Indiamike. He has posted a photo of a young man in Assam who climbed on the top of the train to ask Steve “which country” you are from! That means Steve was traveling on the top of a train…
Can’t get Mumbai Out of my Mind
Alka (yes, she is my sis too) collects a lot of articles about Mumbai attacks and its aftermath. See if you want to be the champion of a cause don’t try to look good. Your cause will suffer. Applying make up is a crime if you are carrying out a march. You don’t represent India….
Nokia N96 on a Trip to Jaipur
With Nokia N96 to Jaipur No, I have not forgotten Mumbai but if people are willing to travel to India and Mumbai, I am willing to blog about travel. I have to say that it was the offer of using the Nokia N96 by Blogger’s Mind that spurred me to go to Jaipur. Now all…