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I was taking photos of a beautiful sunset after a long day’s ride when I chanced upon a couple of Hindu nuns who were standing outside their school / orphanage.
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Varanasi
Breakfast is required.
Slept in police station last night. Roti and Aloo Gobi – Chappati and fried cauliflower and potato.
India republic day today.
The police had a little ceremony putting the flag up, then ate loads of jelebi (gooey sweets).
I cycled to Varanasi. Whilst getting there was too busy thinking about how great it would be and [...]
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Photos from Varanasi