Amritsar and back to Delhi!

Helloooooooo!
So the bus to Amritsar was interesting. The taxi I had to take at 4am to get to the local bus station in the next town actually cost me more than the bus. The bus left at 5am and got to Amritsar about lunchtime. The road wasn't too bad considering once we came down from the mountains it was all flat and smooth(ish). I had a Polish girl sitting next to me who kept falling asleep on my shoulder (lol).

Arrived in Amritsar, I've got to be honest, it's pretty average. The Golden Temple though, is the exception. It was very beautiful and calm (for India) inside the walls, even with the occasional spear wielding Sikh guard making sure everyone had their head covered (or else, apparently!). I spent a few hours there people watching sitting by the big 'lake' of holy water. I'll add photos soon.

Took my first Indian train today and it was sooo much better than a bus. I was in a 3rd Class AC compartment and I loved the leg room, the little table for me to put my food/book/water on and the minimal jostling! Definitely travelling by train as much as I can. I'm back in Delhi now and it was really nice going back to somewhere familiar - knowing exactly where you are when you hop off the train and where you need to go! It's amazing how much ring roll you have to go through just to use the internet in some places! I had to give this guy my passport, he took a 'profile' shot of me with his webcam, and then I had to sign up for an 'account' here even though I'll rarely be here!

Heading to Agra very early tomorrow morning to finally see the TAJ MAHAL!! WOO!!! :D
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