Scribbled down on January 17th, 2007 by she
Posted in Popularity Contests, Where No Flan Has Gone Before
I’m posting this one up early since I have a full day ahead of me tomorrow.
Welcome to the 14th edition of the screaming pages Thursday Thirteen.
Now that my passport has been returned to me and I have a travel visa, I’m starting to plan out all the things I want to see and places I’d like to visit and the things I want to do while I’m in country (and when I have a free moment from work). I plan to blog from India, so you’ll can keep track of how many of the places I manage to visit before I head to Manila.
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Thirteen Things about SHE. Places to see
- Agra – Taj Mahal – I’ve never been to the north of India before and lucky me I’ll be spending over a week in Gurgaon. I land only a few minutes before Indian Independence Day, so over the holiday weekend I’m going to make the trek out to Agra and see the Taj for the first time.
- Travel on the train. I’ve been told it’s an experience that should not be missed.
- See monkeys, elephants and snake charmers in Delhi. The only monkeys I saw in 2003 were at the templat at Chamundi Hill. I hear they’re all over the place in the north – along with snake charmers and elephants!
- Visit the Lalbagh Gardens. I spent 7 weeks in Bangalore in 2003 and still can’t believe I never made the trip to see these gardens while I was there previously.
- Visit the Mani Bhavan in Mumbai or Ghandi National museum in Dehli which chronicle the life of Mahatma Ghandi.
- Visit Vasai РThis abandoned 16th century Portuguese fort (Fort Bassein or Ba̤aim) is a day trip from Mumbai.
- Be an extra in a Bollywood movie. Hey, last time I was in India I attended an invitation only MTV/Lycra party, so I may have a shot at reaching this goal as well. One can only dream. Of course, if I can’t manage to become an extra in a movie, I’d at least like to go to the cinema and see a Bollywood film in an Indian theatre.
- Visit Jama Vasjid. This is the largest mosque in “Old” Delhi and holds up to 25,000 worshippers at a time.
- Visit Qutb Minar.
- Visit Humayun’s Tomb and Nizam-ud-din’s Shrine in Dehli.
- Return to the Bull Temple. I’ve been there and written about my experience before, but my traveling companion hasn’t seen it yet.
- Shop and explore MG and Brigade roads (Bangalore). I had so much fun there in 2003. Perhaps on the drive I’ll manage to finally get a photo of the outside wall of the Catholic cemetery that had a painted sign stating “please do not pass urine here” that I used to pass each day on my way from the hotel to work.
- If there’s time, make a trip out to Chamundi Hill and Somnathapura (close to Mysore) while visiting Bangalore. I’m only spending 3 or 4 days in Bangalore, so I don’t know how much I’ll manage to see while I’m there. I do have to find time to fit in some work during my trip…
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I head to the dentist this afternoon – wish me luck!
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January 17th, 2007 at 11:47 pm
Take lots of pictures. I envy you more each day. Eula can’t wait for you to get to Manila.
January 17th, 2007 at 11:59 pm
sounds like a great trip. have a great time! 😀
January 18th, 2007 at 12:06 am
Sounds like you’ve got quite a full plate!! But – hey – it will be warmer. (Though probably so warm your internal climate-sensors will go into shock for a day or so.)
Enjoy! And yes, please, keep us posted when you can squeeze in some time (and when you can get a connection!)
January 18th, 2007 at 12:13 am
Sounds like its going to be fun. I would love to visit India.
My 13 are up.
January 18th, 2007 at 1:53 am
A friend of mine just got back from India (he and his family still maintain a home there). He told me he FINALLY made his first trip to the Taj Majal. He was still speechless, two weeks after his return.
January 18th, 2007 at 1:56 am
We will be travelling to China to adopt our daughter so thats the only place want to go right now. YOu can see that blog at http://www.thechristopherfamily.blogspot.com
I have been on a train and its a lot of fun
January 18th, 2007 at 5:56 am
A friend of mine went to India last year for Diwali–the pictures she brought back were fabulous. I’m looking forward to seeing yours! Have a great time!
January 18th, 2007 at 6:48 am
Enjoy your trip and post lots of pictures when you get back 🙂
Happy TT
January 18th, 2007 at 7:16 am
You make me want to pack my bags!!!
Alas, — I’ll stay put, but make a curry for dinner, and think of all the places I’ll see, … someday.
January 18th, 2007 at 10:07 am
Great list! You make it sound like a neat place to visit!
January 18th, 2007 at 10:14 am
I am crazy jealous of your travels. I look forward to hearing all about it. 🙂
January 18th, 2007 at 11:59 am
Ohhh I’m jealous! Be sure to post photos and blog about your exepriences. I would be interested in seeing the animals and being a part of the atmosphere. Have fun!
My 13 are up.
January 18th, 2007 at 1:20 pm
Enjoy your trip. My Thursday Thirteen #26 is up. Better late than never. It is the 13 Favorite Bible Verses Edition Stop by if you get a chance but I will understand if you wait till you got back! 🙂
January 18th, 2007 at 2:55 pm
Take a lot of picture and post it on here, please!! Espacially the taj mahal!!
My tt is up!!
January 18th, 2007 at 7:23 pm
Ok. I originally jumped on over to add to the ‘i will exercise for comments’ circle. But now that I’ve read this…I’ve got the travel bug.
Take loads of photos. Please.
I’ve been trying to persuade my ‘other’ to go to India with me for three years now. Maybe 2007 will be the lucky one!
January 18th, 2007 at 7:32 pm
I’m so excited for you! I look forward to hearing about your trip and seeing your gorgeous pictures — Taj Mahal, ***blissful sigh***! 🙂
Happy TT!
January 18th, 2007 at 8:37 pm
Oh, wow, what a wonderful trip! Have a great time!
January 18th, 2007 at 8:42 pm
I’d LOVE to go to INDIA! Lucky you! I’m learning a lot about India reading Life of Pi. It’s fabulous. You might like it!
January 18th, 2007 at 8:46 pm
SOOOO jealous! I hope you have a great time!
January 18th, 2007 at 8:50 pm
What a trip! Can’t wait to read about it.
January 18th, 2007 at 8:51 pm
You’ll be busy! I just got done helping my son study for a social Studies test on ancient India. It is a fascinating country.
January 18th, 2007 at 8:55 pm
What an amazing trip you have planned. I hope you get to be an extra in a Bollywood film. That would be the coolest experience ever.
Thanks for stopping by my TT!!
January 18th, 2007 at 9:30 pm
Who! Sounds interesting. I should ask for your autograph now, because if you’re an extra…and you get a manager….and you go on to make bigger…and bigger movies…I can say I knew her when…
🙂
January 18th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
This is a good list. I think it would be cool to be an extra in a movie. Thank you for dropping by my blog. I love your theme.
January 18th, 2007 at 9:58 pm
Wow…that’s lots of really cool sounding stuff. I’d LOVE to see the Taj Mahal. I’m so jealous.
January 19th, 2007 at 4:05 am
Terrific list! Enjoy your trip and I hope you get to go everything on your list, including being an extra! 🙂 I would love to see the Taj Mahal someday.
Have a safe trip and I look forward to your report upon your return!
January 19th, 2007 at 7:37 am
Have fun on your travels!! Thanks for dropping by!!
LBC
January 19th, 2007 at 8:17 am
I would love to travel and explore India. What a fabulous opportunity for you! I hope you do everything on your list and then some!
Thanks for stopping by my TT!
January 19th, 2007 at 12:50 pm
You are going to have so much fun!!!!! 🙂 Good luck and safe travels. Can’t wait to hear all the details when you get back.
January 19th, 2007 at 12:59 pm
I am so jealous!! I want to come!!!!!!
Sorry I didn’t drop by yesterday; I ran out of time. 🙁
January 19th, 2007 at 7:43 pm
Here is one more minute for you and me!
Thanks for stopping by my Sunflower blog!Welcome back any time.
I will Exercise for Comments!
Sunflower
January 19th, 2007 at 7:46 pm
Wow, you are sooo lucky! 🙂 I’d love to see Ghandi’s room and the Taj Mahal. There are so many places that you’ve listed that I’ve never heard of before. It sounds so exciting! I’d love to see your pictures; I’ve always wanted to go to India. Nice to meet you!!! 🙂
January 20th, 2007 at 2:40 am
Hey that’s a nice list. I am from Bangalore. I hope you find this place more interesting now as more malls have come…. I was just looking in your blog and found that you have my name in your blogroll. can you update that as I have moved my blog.Thanks
January 20th, 2007 at 1:12 pm
I’d love to visit India, see all those places and more! And I will one day, when I have saved enough. 😉
Thanks for visiting my TT!