India, At Very Long Last

/ David Marsden

I’ve never been to India.

I had a plan to go in 1983 with a school friend, Mike – but we went interrailing across Europe instead. And I twice visited Sri Lanka in the late 90s as a taster for a grown up odyssey to her much, much larger neighbour.

Didn’t happen.

A very anxious gardener

But, at 63 and rather gnarley, I figured if I don’t go now then I never bloody will. I have the luxury of nine weeks to explore the north west of the country – the first three weeks alone.

Can you sense my anxiety levels? Can you?

Rudely, I didn’t follow up on my last Anxious Gardener post about wonderful Cambodia. But this time I intend to post regularly and once again, I’m reliably informed, I will be meeting elephants!

Oh, and I haven’t posted from my phone before. So, hey, let’s see what happens.

I land in Mumbai tomorrow. (You might have to hold my hand.)

11 thoughts on “India, At Very Long Last”

  1. Whenever the snow’s melted, our part of the Baltic Sea’s finally calmed down and we get ready to start gardening again, I think of anxious posts from long ago. And that’s exactly when my inbox rings and there’s a new post of David! It’s been a while. Travel safely and hug every trunk on your way! Lo

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  2. Dave… What an adventure!! Looking forward to hearing your no-doubt elephantine observations of your journey… SO pleased for you to be following up on a long-held goal. Bit jealous too.

    Take very good care. And LOTS of photos : )

    Kind regards, Jo 🐘 💚

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  3. Well now that’s a surprise I must say – India – although I suppose I shouldn’t be that surprised – almost like “have elephants, will travel”

    Take care old chap – have fun [which I’m sure you will] and look forward to your follow-up posts.

    Cheers

    Peter

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