India First thing’s first – beer! The Golden Temple of Amritsar, India. A policeman took exception to me dipping my feet in the holy water. I continued to make friends in India. Sharing scotch and butter chicken at someone’s engagement party. A moment to reflect. India. I was a regular visitor to roadside restaurants throughout India. Taj Mahal, Agra. Well, I had to, really. Agra Fort, India. Keeping things tidy. Agra Fort, India. A room with a view. Agra Fort, with the Taj Mahal in the distance. Well tanned. Agra Fort, India. Stopping by a roadside shrine, India. Not in the guidebooks: temple by the roadside. Taking ‘the road less travelled by’ leaves my choking in the dust, India. The list of rules by each of the road toll-booths always amused me. Cyclists are exempt from tolls (just like the President). Holy cow! You’re never alone for long in India. Having found rat crap all over the hotel room, I decided to camp outside, to the great amusement of the hotel staff. Varanasi, India. Overlooking the holy river Ganges. River Ganges, Varanasi, India. Making more friends. India. Sunset over the Ganges, Varanasi. “There’s a monkey at my window”. Varanasi, India. My bike, still functioning 6,000 miles in. Looking hairy in India. How every lunch should look. Final push, India. “At least I’m not carrying all THAT!” Final day, and pleased about it! Within walking distance of Kolkata, India Bridge over the Hooghly River, marking entry to Kolkata and the end of my journey. Wrapped up and ready for home – I posted my bike home, and found it waiting for me when I got there. The Victoria Memorial, Kolkata, India. Last sight of Kolkata. The Victoria Memorial, Kolkata, India. Share this:TweetLike Loading...