OK, I am finally doing it! Just confirmed my ticket for Oct 1 to Delhi. This is going to be my first trip to India; current plans – beyond staying for a month - are totally up in the air. Well, 2 or 3 nights in Delhi to let mind and body get caught up. Then maybe train to Amritsar.
I am a New York City native, professional photographer (40+ years of making my living with a camera), friend of Bill W., and old enough to have come of age when Flower Power was in bloom.
Based on pursuing guide books and forums, I am figuring that I probably want to spend some time in Amritsar, Bundi, Pushkar and of course Agra. At least a day to see the Taj, anyway. And Darjeeling. Nothing definite except trains – lots of trains! Big ones and little ones; short rides and overnighters. I love trains and ridding them will be a big part of the trip for me.
I am basically a budget traveler and despite the graying hair, am still pretty much of a backpacker type; I’ve logged many happy miles on chicken buses in Latin America and rarely opt for anything beyond “budget” lodgings.
I am not looking for someone to share the entire month: I will probably want to go off and photograph people and places and just palin be on my own for a good part of the trip. On the other hand, it would be great to meet with one or more travel partners – male or female - along the way to share a few days at a time, maybe a train ride. Whatever works.
My e-mail: paledin123@aol.com
