India 2005

Monday, October 17, 2005

Our next adventure

We got back to Toronto safely just in time to enjoy Thanksgiving. Just under a week later we are off on our next adventure. Check it out at www.caymanwashbrook.blogspot.com

Sunday, October 09, 2005


The official entrance to Club Canada. Posted by Picasa


Matthew wishes us a good trip back to Canada. Posted by Picasa

Saturday, October 08, 2005


Ian directs the camera man after our last Indian dinner at Moti Mahal Delux restaurant. Posted by Picasa


The Jain temple in Old Delhi. This building is about 1000 years old, but the Jains have had temples on this site for at least 5000 years. Posted by Picasa


The research kitchen at the International Toilet Museum. Posted by Picasa


We just had to visit the Sabulabh International Toilet Museum. Posted by Picasa


Letting the henna dry in Sarojini market. Posted by Picasa


We went back to Sarojini to get some henna applied. Posted by Picasa


With Lalita...an amazing cook! Posted by Picasa

Friday, October 07, 2005


Our flight was delayed so we killed a couple of hours at the restaurant in the airport watching the military planes. Ian tried the He-Man 9000 Ultra Super Strong Beer. Posted by Picasa


Siliguri, on the way to Bagdogra Airport. Posted by Picasa


Lots of monkeys liked to hang out by the road. Posted by Picasa


This final bridge of our hike was made out of metal pipes. Posted by Picasa


Our guide and two porters climb up the broken support wall. I don't think this construction was up to code! Posted by Picasa


Ian helps pull in the cable car. Posted by Picasa


We used this suspension bridge because the ropeway was considered unsafe...Unfortunately, this bridge was rotting...a little scary! Posted by Picasa


Taking a break by the stream on our hike down from Samthar. Posted by Picasa

Thursday, October 06, 2005


Looking at the sunset. Samthar Farm. Posted by Picasa


We had to remember to bend down to get through the doors in the village houses! Posted by Picasa


In preparation for the festival season the locals all paint their houses with white mud from the river. Posted by Picasa


The children of the Samthar English private school. Posted by Picasa


The view from Samthar. If the clouds hadn't been there you would be able to see the Himalayan range. Posted by Picasa


Starting our for our hike from Samthar Farm. Posted by Picasa

Wednesday, October 05, 2005


Kangchendzonga at 28,160ft. Posted by Picasa


The views from the drive to Samthar from Kalimpong. Posted by Picasa