David, Hazel, Katherine and Sally have made it safely back to England. Not sure if their sleeping pattern is adjusted yet though.
Paul and Fiona are snatching some extra days in Jaipur, Agra & Delhi before returning home in the early hours of Sunday. It has been a blessing sharing the experiences of Kolkata together for we know the others found it hard to have such awesome experiences without being able to share it with their spouses.
We have enjoyed the many tourist sights including the spectacular Taj Mahal. We have learnt about and seen the rich history of the area. We enjoyed a ride to the Amber Fort on elephant back.
One niggle is the whole tipping culture (brought here by the British!) because it feels that many people see us as a source of money compared to Kolkata where we mostly felt valued as people first & received a warm unconditional welcome. I suspect many are underpaid and rely on our tips. Despite this people are friendly and welcoming. India is a wonderful place.
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