Last Leg Of My Trip - Finally Booked

It’s finally done.  Went ahead and booked the final leg of my trip from Mumbai to Ahmedabad on Jet Air.  I gave up on the idea of getting a train booked from over here – too many variables at this stage.   My main purpose for thinking of getting a train was a consideration of baggage.  The baggage allowance from the US to India isn’t bad at all, just when you get a domestic flight after that, the limit for free baggage is drastically reduced.   I’ve packed a bag full and found out I can live with that the minimum allowance.  If it doesn’t fit, I will just buy what I need over there.

This trip is going to be a long haul.  It’s been years since I’ve traveled this far; way back in the early 80′s actually, on my flights to and from Bahrain.  My day starts off with an eight hour bus ride from Texarkana to Houston.  Then a twelve hour flight on Turkish Air out of Houston, with a 3 hour layover in Istanbul, then a six hour flight to Mumbai.  At least getting a short time to stretch my legs and hopefully a real Turkish meal, even if in the airport, will be a welcome respite.  Then a few days in Mumbai to get past the jet lag and acclimate to the heat before a one hour flight north to Ahmedabad.

Only a few more things to do in preparation for the trip.  Really looking forward to it.  Time is flying by.

Welcome to My New Blog

Welcome to my blog. This is my first one, so bear with me. Once I get a few entries under my belt, this should work out just fine. Time for a little learning curve, just like anything new you start in Life.

Trust me, this blog is going to be random. In addition to following my adventures in India, there are going to be what I’m referring to as “flashbacks”. Even more random than my normal randomness, these “flashbacks” could take you back to moments in my younger years, reminiscences of my family, tales from my ancestry, etc. Just hang in there and enjoy it. Your comments will always be welcome.

This is my world. Welcome to it!

 

The Road Less Traveled