Jagdalpur - Raipur
The day started with a press call - so just like being back in London - damn these paparazzi! Having sorted out our mosquito infestation in the rickshaw we set off along more rough roads. There's a waterfall near Jagdalpur that's 2/3rds the size of Niagra Falls - I was navigating so we missed it. Stopped at a shack for petrol today - met some great kids who helped with our translations - and at one point I ended up running the mechanics stool trying to sell engine oil to the locals - I didn't make him any money but I was given a funnel to help us fill the Rickshaw's fuel tank as a reward. Arrived in Raipur and decided to stay in a nice hotel. Everyone is on the mend now - so we dined out on pizza, vege burgers and cheese sandwiches....well the whole point of the trip is to experience the real India. Also interviewed by the press during one of our stops today - the article will hopefully be emailed to us so we can put it on the site for you to read (in Hindi!)
The day started with a press call - so just like being back in London - damn these paparazzi! Having sorted out our mosquito infestation in the rickshaw we set off along more rough roads. There's a waterfall near Jagdalpur that's 2/3rds the size of Niagra Falls - I was navigating so we missed it. Stopped at a shack for petrol today - met some great kids who helped with our translations - and at one point I ended up running the mechanics stool trying to sell engine oil to the locals - I didn't make him any money but I was given a funnel to help us fill the Rickshaw's fuel tank as a reward. Arrived in Raipur and decided to stay in a nice hotel. Everyone is on the mend now - so we dined out on pizza, vege burgers and cheese sandwiches....well the whole point of the trip is to experience the real India. Also interviewed by the press during one of our stops today - the article will hopefully be emailed to us so we can put it on the site for you to read (in Hindi!)
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