Introduction / Champagne & Charity (Canada to London ) Introducing India (Arriving in India) Delving into Delhi ( A few days in Delhi) Tackling the Mighty Tata (On the Road to Pushkar) Colours & Carriers/ Social Serenity ( Reflections & Thoughts) Riding into Rajasthan / Critters & Camels (Pushkar ) Palaces of Pink (Jaipur) Cows, Collisions and Haute Couture (Jaipur) Reptiles, Rupees and Romance (Bharatpur, Fatephur Sikri, Agra) Trains and Tribulations ( Train to Varanassi) Funerals and Firearms (Varanassi, Saranath) Buddies and Borders (The road to Nepal) Music and Mountains (Pokhara) Into the Clouds (Trekking) Whitwater Wonders (Rafting) Monuments and Mystics (Kathmandu) Politics and Peacefulness (Kathmandu) Dawdling in Delhi/ Homeward Bound (Delhi,and Home)

The McRae Family Adventure

India and Nepal 1998

Here's the travelogue of our 5 week trip to India and Nepal ( with a brief unsceduled stop in London !) in the Spring of 1998. I have divided it into chapters, as it is quite long. I have only included one or two photos in each chapter, there are lots of photos in the accessible either by clicking on the photos below, or through the home page. My hope is that families will be inspired to travel with their children, exposing them to the wealth of culture in our world. From experience I can say that the small trials and tribulations of such a trip, are far outweighed by the rewards. Our two boys will never forget the experience which helped mold their personalities for life. Formal eductaion is invaluable, however real-life experience is irreplaceable. The benefits to a family as a unit are not trifling either. Spending 24 hours of every day together, through many a new experience, has forged a closeness to our family which is truely refreshing in today's culture. For those of you considering such a trip, as mentioned before...JUST DO IT!

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