Indiaaaaaaahhh

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I have greatly enjoyed reading other people's journal entries today but unfortunately have not had time to respond due to time contraints. Congratulations to Rhiannon & hubby for the birth of baby Ben (is that the right name? My mind is all over the place due to my anti-malarials). I am taking the anti-malarials because I am embarking on my 2nd "trip of a lifetime" to Northern India, after the 1st - which was Uganda. Anyway, do any of you guys have any fab travel tips for me - especially the ladies who have already been to India such as "the Alchemist"? I am not travelling with anyone from the UK but meeting up with a group when I get there. This is the most adventurous I have ever been as a traveller as I will know absolutely no-one when I get there. Some people have said I am mad - I prefer eccentric. I can't wait now! I have watched every single programme on India which has been on the TV recently such as Sanjeev Bhaskar's one & it makes me even more excited as I have longed to go since I was 5 years old & my parents took me to see "Ghandi" at the cinema. Well, enough excited waffling. I am taking presents for my hosts & random children which I meet & I will be drinking bottled water only & cleaning my teeth with it or hot chai - mmmm!
Thankyou very much "Megamole" for the Swedish ovenglove & teatowel set. It's very cool & will be travelling to Sheffield soon! I will leave plenty of room to pack an India pressie for you.
I can't wait to recount my adventures to you all on returning! Ellyji xxx