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Day 40: Road to Mandalay
Once east of Kalewa, I drive along the main road that takes me over the hills and into the open lowland that takes me onto Mandalay. This is pretty much thick forest all the way. I am mindful of the … Continue reading
Crossing at Moreh
Before I checked out of the hotel, I walked across the road to see the fort, nestled in the large park opposite. Kangla was the original ancient city where Imphal now stands and was the capital until Imphal took over … Continue reading
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Sub-Himalayan Manipur Hills
Before I leave this morning, I find that I am 11,000 miles from home. Google maps tells me that it would take about five days and 20 hours if I headed back now. This does, of course, assume that I … Continue reading
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Day 37: Skipping along borders
Today, Google maps has plotted a route back into the Assam region of northern India and then east towards Silchar and the Burmese border. The nearest actual border crossing I can see is Dawki/Tamabil, north of Sylhet. The crossing it … Continue reading
Farming and livestock
As I head north I watch the land roll by. Small herds of cattle stand waiting and the fields are being prepared for the spring. People work hard here, that’s for sure. I pass a group of women carrying large … Continue reading
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Crossing borders
I join the long line of trucks as we head towards the border south of Malda. This doesn’t seem to be the best crossing for travellers, and I know that the busiest border into Bangladesh is Benapole, which is a … Continue reading
Ganga to the border
As I headed out onto Highway 31, the temperature was already at about 25c. The forecast is for 31c, so I have the windows down. There is no shortage of petrol stations here, but the first one I try is … Continue reading
Following the rivers
In order to get across this section of India, I find myself meeting rivers today. I left Gorakhpur just before nine this morning, having had an early breakfast that included Pyaz Paratha and a masala chai. At home I usually … Continue reading
Back the way I came
Last night I plotted the route out of Nepal and back into India, where I will head towards Bangladesh and, ultimately, China. Unfortunately, Google maps has a better idea, and after a little fact finding and numerous test plots, I … Continue reading
Camper to Kathmandu
It’s plus about six hours ahead of London time here, and the slow journey around the world makes this change hardly noticeable. Certainly beats the stories you hear where you fly non-stop to Australia and arrive hollow. I am making … Continue reading