Things you see and do in Rajasthan!

It's so hot here I can hardly type for the sweat running down my fingers. But it looks like we're getting even less sympathy than before - I don't know you English won't stop talking about the weather (Ha!) Rusty - topsoil is over rated and Pol, if you were here, the heat would have you doing your trick when you talk to imaginary people!!



This is one of the most famous spice shops in all of 'Hindia', even that Llewelyn-Bowen chap has been here. I've bought a nice little selection of curry powders and potions to try out on you all - soon!





This is an Indian family on the way to the temple, look how colourful they are? Suzanne continues to get curious looks from the locals, we can't work out why but we think it may be hair colour! It could also be wearing a bikini in the temple (no - only kidding!). The other reason could be that there's not too many Westerners here because it's too hot (did I mention that?)



This one's for Didge, this is the 'corporation' bin men - or girls in this case. Clock the state-of-the-art equipment! None of your - 'we're not picking up the wheelie bin cos it's not facing the right direction' from these girls. They asked (begged really) for some money from our Indian driver for a cup of tea - his response; a mouthful of 'chewing tobacco' spit directed at their feet. He's like Clint Eastwood in the film 'The Outlaw Josey Wales'. The girls seemed to accept that as 'NO'. You should see him when he tries to talk with a gob full - hilarious!!

This is the type of car we're touring the South in, they're an old design car but made brand new! We love it, it's called an Ambassador and Elvis and I are settling right into the 'Ambassador' role - waving to the locals as we pass through the towns. You have to have the window down all the time though cos this model has no air con. - did I mention how hot it is here?

Speaking of old vehicles made new - for a free cup of tea, tell us the name of the classical old English motorbike that's not made in England anymore, but you can still purchase a brand new one here!

Jenny Schmenny - more tea for you girl, Immolation is the word for setting yersel a'had. Although I think Rusty has a point with 'Idiocy' too.

Rusty and Paula - you may not want to read the next blog, it's in the desert, there's no top soil but plenty of sand, there's no mist but there's sandstorms that turn day to night and yes, you've guessed it - it's the hottest place on H'earth (not as hot as Sunderland in August like!) That's in the next blog - coming soon to a screen near you.