Agra – no Taj Majal for you!

Well, my 12-hour night train was 4 hours late this morning, so I didn’t arrive in time for sunrise (one of the better, less crowded times to see the Taj Majal). More importantly, as a group of Korean women on the train (who gave me some of their dinner last night, as they had too … Continue reading Agra – no Taj Majal for you!

Varanasi for a brief day

My (24 hour ride) train arrived at 1:30 (am), over 6 hours late (i.e. 30 hours long). They gave my room away, so I weaseled a cot with fresh sheets in the staff room (they sleep on mats in the lobby) for free (I tipped him this morning), and was able to use the common shower/toilet … Continue reading Varanasi for a brief day