It is now 3:30 pm on Saturday afternoon ... about 3:30 am Saturday morning at home.
We arrived, uneventfully, at 5:55 this morning. Gopal and his brother-in-law Vinay, met us at the airport. It was so good to have someone managing our transit to a hotel!! We were stopped by the local police upon leaving the airport. A lot of people are using their own vehicles as taxis, and not paying the licensing fees, etc. Of course, our own taxi was one of the guilty ! The driver wanted Gopal to say the taxi belonged to him, but he wouldn't do that. So, there was a little "under the table" fee to the policeman (1500 rupees) to not give him a ticket.
The hotel is clean and about on the level of a Holiday Inn, but a little nicer. The really nice hotels run about $300-400 a night. We don't need to stay in one of those !! Of course, Gopal found the hotel and even checked it out for us beforehand.
It is fascinating to see the area as we drove through. Lots and lots of people, a farmer's market, homeless people around a fire built in the street next to a curb, everybody wants to provide a "service", such as give you information about the area .... for a tip.
Craig is still asleep but Mike has done a little exploring on his own. Tonight is the henna party, so will give info about that.
We send pictures on my next posting.
2 comments:
Excellent news on your safe arrival (all your luggage too?). Can't wait to read about your adventures. Be safe. Mary
Hi Michael, Suzan and Craig. How wonderful that you have created this blog...I will be tracking your adventure in India. I've enjoyed reading about the beginning of your trip and the places you have visited. It brings back great (and sometimes crazy) memories of my trip two years ago. Tomorrow is the wedding and I am sure that you will love it! Can't wait to see you in your Indian outfits. Have fun and say hello to Gopal!
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