In at the Deep End

So, we've got to india and we really were in at the deep end. We got picked up at the airport with no problems. Got to the hostel and really weren't sure about it, it didnt look anything like it did online but having been here for a little while now its really good, the rooms are clean and everything works, the staff here are amazing (I'm using their internet for free at the moment). Spent a bit of money yesterday having a buffet meal at a hotel, (I know its not real india but we were a bit dazed when we got here). Both of us sat in the room when we got here and we didnt have a clue what to do!! Half an hour later and we were stepping out into traffic thats flying along and hoping they'll stop for you, apparently people are supposed to have right of way on the road so we are trying to overcome 20 years of road safety by stepping out.

Took the train down to the centre of mumbai today (were about 10 miles out). Took us 45 minutes and cost us 7Rs which is about 10p (1 pound is about 80Rs). Had a look at the gateway of india, you should see that on the pictures, was built for king george's visit back in 1911. Tomorrow were going to elephanta island with a couple of kiwi's we me at the hostel and then after that were hoping to get a train at 23.05 down to goa, takes us about 12 hours so we might get a few postcards written so keep an eye on your post!

Don't know when we'll be back on the net but hopefully we'll be back in touch soon.

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Talk soon
Paul and Simon