India is coming~
All of the wait is almost over - we're going to India soon!
We're going to India in 40 days.. it's coming very close and we're very excited. We've put a lot of time and effort into this and we'll finally get to see it come to fruition! Because of the short time I want to plan things a little more closely than last time, which was largely open-ended.
First we're going to Mumbai, 18+ million people etc. but we aren't staying too long.
Then we're going to Hampi, a ruined kingdom in a really auspicious boulder landscape... I've been there before so I know it's really magical.
And then Gokarna, a temple/beach town that covers the obligatory Hindu holy town and also fulfills our (mostly Ashley's) need to see a palm tree lined tropical beach.
After a couple of stopovers and whatnot we'll end up in Cochin, our next destination. I doubt we'll stay long but it promises it to be a nice
India city that's not so touristy and balances a 'real' Indian experience with some sites like an old fort and some boats.
Next is Alleppey, an entrance to the famed Keralan backwaters. We're going to rent a houseboat and a have a romantic night under the stars!
And lastly (most likely) is Periyar wildlife sanctuary, a really popular wildlife sanctuary with over 1000 elephants and 50 tigers. We're almost assured to spot an elephant family so long as we are diligent enough. I think we'll do some sort of guided a hike through the jungles.
It should be great. It's all in South India because it's a really good time to go, as the rain season is just ending and you have highs of 32 every day with lows of 22... much better than Winnipeg :) I hope it'll be really nice for us, and a really memorable bonding experience. We've been caught in the rush of starting a family and learning how live 'normal' adult lives that it gives us a chance to have fun in a way we haven't had much of a chance to, a honeymoon of sorts. I really can't wait to experience it with her! i know it'll be a big challenge, especially for Ashley but I really think it'll be so very memorable and unforgettable.
We're going to India in 40 days.. it's coming very close and we're very excited. We've put a lot of time and effort into this and we'll finally get to see it come to fruition! Because of the short time I want to plan things a little more closely than last time, which was largely open-ended.
First we're going to Mumbai, 18+ million people etc. but we aren't staying too long.
Then we're going to Hampi, a ruined kingdom in a really auspicious boulder landscape... I've been there before so I know it's really magical.
And then Gokarna, a temple/beach town that covers the obligatory Hindu holy town and also fulfills our (mostly Ashley's) need to see a palm tree lined tropical beach.
After a couple of stopovers and whatnot we'll end up in Cochin, our next destination. I doubt we'll stay long but it promises it to be a nice
India city that's not so touristy and balances a 'real' Indian experience with some sites like an old fort and some boats.
Next is Alleppey, an entrance to the famed Keralan backwaters. We're going to rent a houseboat and a have a romantic night under the stars!
And lastly (most likely) is Periyar wildlife sanctuary, a really popular wildlife sanctuary with over 1000 elephants and 50 tigers. We're almost assured to spot an elephant family so long as we are diligent enough. I think we'll do some sort of guided a hike through the jungles.
It should be great. It's all in South India because it's a really good time to go, as the rain season is just ending and you have highs of 32 every day with lows of 22... much better than Winnipeg :) I hope it'll be really nice for us, and a really memorable bonding experience. We've been caught in the rush of starting a family and learning how live 'normal' adult lives that it gives us a chance to have fun in a way we haven't had much of a chance to, a honeymoon of sorts. I really can't wait to experience it with her! i know it'll be a big challenge, especially for Ashley but I really think it'll be so very memorable and unforgettable.