
We got to Delhi, went by bus to the other terminal 10 minutes away and eventually booked the only flight available the following day - Friday 13th. There were just five seats left - but all in business - big exhale. I can't tell you how much this lot and the hotel cost. But himself said hey it's only money - yer right the kids will understand the shortfall in the inheritance.
So here we are, the place is the dustiest, grim, God forsaken place, the taxi drive was like the Indian version of the wacky races, and Honeybourne potholes have got nothing on this place. We turned a corner and in a peaceful street an oasis, our Hotel Buddah.
After a quick freshen up, as we now only have two days here, we went on a trip down The Ganges- what we saw was quite unbelievable.
Buddhist monks blessing the riverRanjeed selling flowers and candles to offer to the river. We bought three in memory of our Dads and Mum which we floated off as the ceremony began.
View across the River
We were on the river from 4- 7.30pm, there was nothing much floating, they don't float the bodies down, contrary to popular belief, they just chuck the ashes in.
Off for dinner, maybe curry again, more tomorrow. Remind me to tell you about the loos, or maybe that's just too much information.
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