Archive for April, 2007

It’s not just Bayard’s opinion

Tuesday, April 17th, 2007

“Our Nagaur Fair Ride (and visits to places before and after) was an extraordinary experience that will leave us forever connected to India. That is what I like best about having taken this trip. India’s culture and lifestyle, so different from ours in the U.S., left my husband and I with an expanded perspective. It’s [...]

The safety of elephant…

Friday, April 13th, 2007

“Approaching a tiger in tall grass is much safer aboard an elephant and you get a better view!” Mel exclaims. 
“We didn’t limit ourselves to riding horses on the whole trip and tried elephants also.  We made a visit again to Kanha National Park (the largest wildlife park in Asia) where there is abundant wildlife of [...]

Bayard continues…

Wednesday, April 11th, 2007

Following on from Bayard’s previous account of India, Mel and Bayard continued on to experience the amazing Naguar Fair.
“We rode across an area called the Thar Desert located near India’s border with Pakistan.  Some parts can be irrigated from deep wells or from canals bringing in water from far off and there are naturally watered oases here and there, [...]