Chapter 4. WT. Varanasi & Agra INDIA

We have been loving India now for 6 days traveling 1,964 km so far. New Delhi – Varanasi – Agra – Jaipur – Pushkar. Each place has its own magic and charm and SUPER S-L-O-W internet.

To continue with our “experiences of India” we had a major train delay. We were to take the overnight train from Varanasi – Agra departing at 10pm but delayed until 3:00am instead. With this news we checked into a hotel to get a few hours of solid sleep before the eight hour journey. Arrived at the train station at 2:30am to then wait another 6 hours! The train station is not on most tourist check list for reasons such as ; sadly many many homeless people, immense filth, the bathroom was so putrid Trent was stunned from being able to pee and the RATS. I am not kidding when I say we witnessed rats crawling over people sleeping on the floor, rats scurried under our chairs and they ventured in and out of the putrid bathrooms.

Here is the crazy thing… It is amazing how we as humans can adapt. The first rat freaked me out at 3:00am but by 7:00 am and only a 2 feet away from me I was looking at them reminding myself (they are cute like Ratatouille, the Disney movie) I was deliriously tired by this point maybe 🙂

True to Indian time the train did not leave until 8am and the trip took over 13 hours. As we stared out the window from the security of our first class cabin we saw many kids playing their beloved sport of cricket and we witnessed many places that you would see in the movie “Slum Dog Millionaire”. The garbage and poverty is the real deal in some places and then others the fields are green, lush and so beautiful.

Taj Mahal was pretty fascinating, this unbelievable structure is a symbol of absolute love, it was pretty cool to finally visit it. I could go on and on about the amazing things we have seen *cows *elephants *palaces *curry *traffic *masala chi tea *array of beautiful colors to name a few…India is way more thrilling than we expected, it is full of unlimited “experiences” if you are open to it 😉

Vera Lye Your family has become those characters I read about in books! Honored to be your friend and to hear first hand about your experiences!! Keep the stories coming!
Lorna Jackson Message from Jacko: ” I told you so ” ….
Jody Galbraith-Schmuland Yes he did wink emoticon
Sarah Handley Fantastic pictures smile emoticon
Lorna Jackson Please take care and stay safe….lots of love to you all smile emoticon
Jennifer Gracie Super slow internet sounds a bit like Zimbabwe. Rats here too – not climbing over anyone yet that I know of….lovely to read your news and see the pics. What do the kids make of all this?
Jody Galbraith-Schmuland The kids are doing great, they just go with the flow. They are all keeping a journal so in years to come it will be interesting to read back their thoughts.
Cricket Franck Dodge wonderful photos! India is an unforgettable place. Your kids will cherish these memories, the good and the bad!
Joanne Robinson OMG… your experiences sound ‘unforgetable’!!!! Loving your updates xx
Katie Heaven Amazing!!!!!! I am placing India on my bucket list! Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos!
Wanda Sorotsky How interesting!!!!! Some of my friends have ventured on this journey so your memoirs are alike in some ways!!!!!! Love the update and pictures. ENJOY!!!!! Oh by the way HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!! Have a great weekend!!!!
Rob Handley Great stuff Schmus. Keep on enjoying it and stay safe smile emoticon
Sarah Morgan Keep this photo diary coming! Love it.
Sara Lyn Thanks for sharing!! Taking life by the balls and livin it up!!! What a super rad journey you & your family are on!!
Michele Roberge-Edmundson So amazing! Can’t wait to see more. Safe travels😘
Leslie Murinko Smith Fabulous family time. I am in awe by your adventurous spirits, strength and fearlessness. Safe travels my friends.
Rose Angela Cortese What and Adventure! Enjoy! God Bless!
Dawna Edmundson-Galbraith Sounds fascinating!!! Love the pictures! Sounds like an amazing time.
Xasmin Travels Wonderful photos!
Laurel Gable Wow that’s quite the trip!
Lloyd Alan Belair INCREDIBLE!!!
Sandra Pomponio I’m on the Edge of my Seat Cousin ❤️loving your adventure 😘
Lori Buckoll Awesome pictures! We so admire your adventurous spirit!!
Sandi Harder Amazing education you are giving your family. Wonderful memories!!
Maria Lynch Beautiful pictures Jodie..missed you at the car boot salw..:0
Glyn Morgan You have really whetted Sarah’s appetite to get there finally… Enjoy it.. India can be so fascinating

 

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