October 8 - Long Ride after Leaving the Train

While on the train, of course I had to use the toilet. I really wanted to avoid the "squat" one but the wait for the other one was too long. Another adventure... I can understand now what Steve meant when he told me about having to use the one on the moving bus in Peru. It's a real "balancing act" while having to hold the door closed since there wasn't a lock on it.

When we arrived in Jhansi, our luggage was transferred from the train to the bus. It was probably a good thing I had a headache and slept most of the way because it was VERY BUMPY as the GCT booklet mentioned. Even roads that supposed to be called "highways" are not smooth. Some were also very narrow as the bus passed by trucks coming from the opposite direction.

When we arrived in Alipura for lunch, all of us were more interested in using the facility first than going into the dining room for lunch. There was a woman who handed us tissues for both using the toilet and after washing our hands. Yes, toilets there were "Western style."

The buffet lunch was very good. Yummy tomato soup served at the table and delicious other foods. It was especially nice to sit without bumping up and down. While there, a man welcomed us to the area. He's originally from Seattle and now lives in Khajuraho.

After lunch, I browsed in the shop, but didn't buy anything. (Good for me!)

While on the train, of course I had to use the toilet. I really wanted to avoid the "squat" one but the wait for the other one was too long. Another adventure... I can understand now what Steve meant when he told me about having to use the one on the moving bus in Peru. It's a real "balancing act" while having to hold the door closed since there wasn't a lock on it.

When we arrived in Jhansi, our luggage was transferred from the train to the bus. It was probably a good thing I had a headache and slept most of the way because it was VERY BUMPY as the GCT booklet mentioned. Even roads that are supposed to be called "highways" are not smooth. Some were also very narrow as the bus barely passed by trucks coming from the opposite direction.

When we arrived in Alipura for lunch, all of us were more interested in using the facility first than going into the dining room for lunch. There was a woman who handed us tissues for both using the toilet and after washing our hands. Yes, toilets there were "Western style."

The buffet lunch was very good. Yummy tomato soup served at the table and delicious other foods. It was especially nice to sit without bumping up and down. While there, a man welcomed us to the area. He's originally from Seattle and now lives in Khajuraho.

After lunch, I browsed in the shop, but didn't buy anything. (Good for me!)

Back on the road for the last 2 hour drive of the day. We arrived at the Radisson Jass Hotel about 5 PM. They served us some soda (Coke) and Sanjay gave us our room cards. Room is nice, with all we need, including WASHCLOTHS. We found out that we get FREE WiFi so Steve called for the password. Yay! I can keep up-to-date. This is the first time that I'm writing as I'm online. The TV wasn't getting any channels when we first arrived but is ok now. (I think they might have had to reboot the system.) Dinner in the hotel tonight.

Tomorrow morning we're leaving at 6:30 AM for our excursion to see the "erotic carvings" of the Chandelas. Since it's very hot here in Central India, it's best to go out early and be back before it gets HOTTER. We'll have breakfast when we get back about 9:30, shower, and then go to the airport about noon for our flight to Varanasi. On the way here, Sanjay pointed out the airport. We didn't even notice it. Must be small...