Katherine Clarke

Katherine Clarke
Of Great Balls of Fur Part 4 - "The Great Indian Safuri"
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West Bengal, India

High Tea at the Hotel Elgin in the foothills of the Himalayas, sublime. Discovered that Montafagu second flush is a type of tea and not part of a toilet. Some much needed rest after a cockroach infested night in Purnia. Hoping to catch sunrise over Everest tomorrow.

Katherine Clarke
Of Great Balls of Fur Part 4 - "The Great Indian Safuri"
On the The Rickshaw Run Spring 2012
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Bihar, India

spent hours trying to find Patna and then once there somewhere to stay last night in the dark, having categorically decided not to drive at night through this region. Then spent nearly 2hrs to get out and onto the right road. Hands hurt from clutch/gear handle and foot hurts from treading on vicious thorn couple of days ago; all in all,not loving Bihar so far...

Katherine Clarke
Of Great Balls of Fur Part 4 - "The Great Indian Safuri"
On the The Rickshaw Run Spring 2012
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Uttar Pradesh, India

After spectacular scenery, albeit with 5 cautionary overturned vehicles on route, got to Varanasi early afternoon on S ** some text is missing ** hats. Lovely hotel overlooking the Ganges and nice dinner has revitalised after the camping exploits. Paid a fortune for vehicle servicing only to have one of the lions break down on the pontoon bridge, causing havoc...

Katherine Clarke
Of Great Balls of Fur Part 4 - "The Great Indian Safuri"
On the The Rickshaw Run Spring 2012
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Madhya Pradesh, India

our dual carriageway highway degenerated to single track pothole fest forcing a second night camping. Chased off out first site by men with axes,losing a tiger tail in the process,but much more hospitality at the roadside food stall a little further on. Hoping to push on to get close to Varanasi this eve.

Katherine Clarke
Of Great Balls of Fur Part 4 - "The Great Indian Safuri"
On the The Rickshaw Run Spring 2012
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Andhra Pradesh, India

10k south of Adilabad, about to set up camp for the night to balance our overly indulgent hotel last night; first time trying out the tents. Good progress this morning which has mitigated a series of breakdowns this afternoon keeping us just about on track; concern is that this might be the start of constant vehicle failure...

Katherine Clarke
Of Great Balls of Fur Part 4 - "The Great Indian Safuri"
On the The Rickshaw Run Spring 2012
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Andhra Pradesh, India

2h of chaotic driving in Hyderabad. Lots of fun, until we broke down on the busiest road! Think we have now perfected our furry convoy skills! Rewarded ourselves with a 5* hotel where one of the 20 security guards fixed Neon Tiger's gearbox. Photos and blog at www.greatballsoffur.com@

Katherine Clarke
Of Great Balls of Fur Part 4 - "The Great Indian Safuri"
On the The Rickshaw Run Spring 2012
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Karnataka, India

Averaging a breakdown and RTA per day within the group - maybe why the only advice about driving in the guide book is not to do it... Saw elephants and monkeys today though when broke down in a tiger reserve and finally got a G&T overlooking the impressive Mysore Palace.