India

After travelling the world for over 5 months,

you might think the journey is over.

Looking back we realize it has only just started*

We arrived India ready for some adventure,
and adventure we got!

Delhi with it's millions of people
brought us the colors, spices, smells and camels.

Welcome to 'Incredible India'

The state Rajastan has some of India's most beautiful people,
and our first stop was Pushkar.

The 3 wise men from the far east..

We got invited to an indian wedding
with it's pride, gold, bangles, dancing and food.
Party people!

The groom was Aladin's cousin...

Our next stop was Jaipur famous for
housing one of India's biggest temples.
To get to the top of the mountain, you need to ride
the cute indian elephants.

The hard reality of indian women is visible everywhere.



Mr snake and his buddy



Our last stop in Rajastan, after many days on the road,
was Agra with Taj Mahal.

A beauty with a world-known history.




Our faithful 'Ambassador' and our driver Gobin.
Hours n hours everyday the 3 amigos would
travel far, far and further than far.

From at least 5 to 15 hours everyday.

Patience darling, patience.

After another stop in Delhi, the 3 amigos again hit the road.
This time they were going to the mountains;

Dharamsala & McLeod with Dalai Lama's mansion & friends.

We made friends with lots of the tibetan munks and prisoners.
Many of them come here from Tibet and China,
and majority study Dalai Lama's teachings at "the library".

The munks devotion and discipline is amazing.
Praying, yoga and meditation is a big part of their days.

Here at Dalai Lama's temple.

We found some friends that wanted to chill*

In the mountains above McLeod, Bagsu,
Sophia's brother Lucas lived last year.
We got to hang out in his old neigbourhood,
see his crib and his homies.

His good friend Sasha

The kids of Bagsu

After another (!) stop in Delhi, it was time for Ranikhet.
The city lies in Himalaya at 2000 m / 6000 ft.

On the trainstation we made friends for life...that saved our lives!
Stuck in the dangerous, cold mountains
in the middle of the night, we got to sleep in their house,
eat their food, use their luxury and enjoy cool people!
Abel, Mama & ....
Some angels just come from up above.

Then we got to see Lohne & the kids Sander, Niclas & Stephie.
Happy b-day*

After a trainride with the family of rats,
we arrived Varanasi 22 hours later.
The holy river Ganga / Ganges had to be seen.



For good luck and a happy life...of course!


A bubba on the shore




In the sunrise.

Another journey waiting:

Varanasi- Mombai 30 hours

Mombai- Goa 15 hours

Oh how we love these trains!


View in Mombai/Bombay

Welcome to Goa*


Meet you here!

It's not over until it's all over

...Life is a journey...

TAIWAN

Ready for a new continent,

we arrived busy Taipei on a rainy night.

So happy to meet our asian family...If no one knows what it means to be originals, this people-group is the one to ask!

Remember; The World Is Yours.

Less than 24 hours before arrival we found out that ywam has a base in Danshui, a part of Taipei. And little did we know what a happy reunion it was gonna be!

We got to stay in the sbs-house with old buddies from Kona...Nothing like it!

Thanks for the chocolate pancakes Chris:)

Eliah, Chris & Esther Lee
ready for some asian bubble-tea.

"Where the streets have no name"

Peace

In the ghetto of Taipei.

In the world's now tallest building 1o1 we met some oldies

enjoying the view.

The beauty of Taiwan.

India & Chicken Tandoori next*

Cruising East Coast

After our time in Sydney, it was time to hit the road...We've had 3 weeks of adventure, long busrides, everything from beach to bush, multi-international friendships, exploring the backpacker-world and endless numbers of hostels...

Living in dorms with up to 20 people with different sex, backgrounds, habits and smells has definately been interesting!

You never know what you're gonna get...

But as the Aussie- people say, you've gotta "Live alittle"!

Our life-saver Mr Greyhound (Mr Bus) himself has been taking us from south to north, day & night.

Thanks for the ride.

During our time we've seen endless beaches, everything from Byron Bay, Lennox head, Ballina, Surfer's Paradise, Rainbow Beach, Agnes Water/1770, Airlie & Mission Beach...In the homeland of Surf, the beauty reigns.

Taking a chill-pill.

Then we hit Brisbane aka Brissie, a rose between thorns.

Lucky as always, we got to stay with a dear viking Calla in his mansion. In his backyard you'll find an oasis of palmtrees, jacuzzi, pools, bridges & bbq.

Heaven- home for free...thanks man!


Being in the neighbourhood we thought we'd step by to greet some old familymembers in ywam Brissie.

So cool to see you guys again, short but good!

Reaching Surfer's Paradise we saw the sun for the first time in 2,5 weeks,
right on time Mr PT!

Finally we were able to trace down a real local.
Consider that Australia is filled with 1 million germans at the moment, we have full understanding that the real Aussies stay away...Add some thousands scandinavians, englishmen and dutchs, and you'll be there.
The word "commercial" defines the east coast, and makes it hard to experience the real Australia.

Thanks buddy for taking the time.

Up north we went out for a day sailing the Whitsunday Islands on the Great Barrier Reef. The catamaran Camira and her crew rescued us from the predictable backpacker-life for a moment.

We got to snorkle on the reef exploring the seaworld.

Goodmornin' Nemo.

Pink Ladies.

Nice, but bye bye...

We've finished the Pacific, now we're ready for Asia.
Chung, ching chong noodles...Taiwan next.