Sunday, Day 2 – went to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Wonderful sights! I am uploading some photos to [Flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/vantan), so check that out later. Internet connection is patchy, even in this expensive 5 star hotel. Day 3 – Real class began. Met 2 Government officials and 4 young enterprising men. We gave some …
Month: April 2009
**Legal, administrative stuff** Got my Indian visa and travel tickets. Mustafa’s services are amazing. Also changed my money there. I assume they should have the best rates for rupees, seeing how so many Indians use their services. Trying to get my early hotel stay confirmed. Also had some issues with my Kingfisher internal flight – …
In 2 days I’m going to Delhi, India for a study trip. CNN Weather says that that tonight is ‘dreary’ in Delhi. And it’s going to be hot. So hot that from Sunday, the ‘sunny’ icon makes way for a thermometer that’s gone off the charts. This is so not comforting. Need to pack lots …
I was just listening to a Brian McKnight album named after our common star sign, Gemini. Then I realised one track was about Jesus’ crucifixion. Wha – ? An R&B track entirely about Christ? So I Googled it and found the [lyrics](http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/brianmcknight/meyou.html) which I shall reproduce here. Hope you had a happy and meaningful Easter. …
Any idea what species of bird would build a nest hanging from a plant in my house? One friend already has a good idea… but if you have other theories do post them on this blog, or on Flickr. Thanks!
This blog’s back up again, but the spammers are still hitting my MT comments file, according to my web stats log files. I’ve just blocked several more IP addresses, all coming from Nevada / Las Vegas. I apologise if there are really people from that state trying to read my blog, but in one day …