Hello lovely people . . . . .

Well this blogging technology is a steep learning curve for me but here goes.

Newly retired, London home of many years emptied and rented (boy was that hard work!) living in Folkestone for a couple of months (very enjoyable despite the longest running, smallest renovation project in the world; many thanks to all who have visited so far) and now on the first of what we plan to be many trips during our grey gap year (or two, or three . . . .)

We are in India and, after two thoroughly civilised days in Delhi (thank you so very much Ravleen) where we were joined by Alison & Roberto after their amazing trip in Iran, we are now on our Rajasthan tour, first stop Mandawa.

A small, dusty crumbling town with much evidence of its former glory including in our hotel, Castle Mandawa, with excessively over the top room sizes and decoration.

We are yet to dig out the expected artisans and art work but it is a gentle introduction with a lovely garden and pool to relax in and make plans for the next several weeks

For now Andy joins me in sending love

Friends reunited: Khan Market New Delhi “Parallel Bar”
tuk tuk ride: recreating a Delhi experience we first had 33 years ago!!
Garden, Mandawa Castle: the Alisons
Mandawa at night no. I: Roberto and cow
Mandawa at night no. II: Street scene

Namaste, Alison

31 thoughts on “Hello lovely people . . . . .”

  1. Keep it coming – you are all so brave and subsequently suitably rewarded- however there is much to remind us in some ways of our trip a&b

    1. Thank you and we will…..should be more to remind you soon as we will start following in your footsteps. Love to all xx

  2. Beautiful photos Alison – we’re really enjoying following the start of your adventure. Visas just purchased at our end – roll on Delhi!
    xx

  3. is a bit tricky but it works and its wonderful to keep up with your travels – lovely lovely much love A & B

    1. Thank you. I have been told by others that to access the blog: click on my link, under the ‘create username etc’ it says go back to Alnandsgapyear ….. try clicking on that, it should take you into my blog. Fingers crossed xxx

  4. So pleased to hear your news. It sounds like you are having a great time. Keep me in the loop as it will brighten up the dull days!
    xx

  5. Wow, looks like an incredible start! Photos all seem to have formatted correctly Alison despite your concerns. Particularly like the artistically titled “Roberto and Cow”!

  6. Have fun on your Indian adveoall of you. Looking forward to more blog and photos.xx

  7. So lovely to hear how you are doing. Looks like you are having not Look forwards to more updates.

    1. Thank you. I have only just managed to get back in to the host platform!! Second post to follow asap

  8. Great to see your blog up and running both of you. Glad you are having a great time in India. Waiting in anticipation for the next instalment. Xx C&D

    1. Thank you. Watch this space. It’s been an effort to get re-connected to blog host but fingers crossed I have done it

  11. Lovely photos. Can’t believe it’s been 33 years since the Alisons set off on their original gap year! Much love, Lynn and Steve ❤️Xx

    1. Thank you. We can’t believe it either!! I have just managed to get back in to the platform so watch this space……xx

  12. Look forward to reading more of your adventures and seeing some more interesting head gear!

  13. Lovely! You all look fabulous, relaxed and happy. And photos look good to me. No missing people or parts… Especially love the friends reunited and the Alisons in sunnies pix 😎

    Look forward to all the updates. Enjoy the adventures!

    Big love,
    Julie, Victor, Audrey & Lawrie
    Xxxx

    1. Thank you Jules. It’s been an effort to get reconnected to this blog platform but hopefully I have cracked it and a second post to follow soon. Off to explore old city in Bikaner shortly. Lots of love to you all xxx

  14. Hello grey gapers all….the town does seem in complete contrast to the castle, am surprised you ventured out at night….is there a nice bar in the hotel??
    Looking forward to hearing about Iran too 🙂 xxx

  16. Love this blog!!! What a fab idea. I can keep up with all of your adventures now. Lots of love xxxx

    1. Great darling. It’s been hard work getting back in though but fingers crossed I am in now so second blog to follow ASAP but later as we are just arrived at our new destination and off to explore the old city. Watch this space. Lots of love to all xxx

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