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India (Shimla, Manali)

The Parcel Officer wishes me a happy return to Delhi
My bike, now a parcel, is loaded on the train
A flavourful biryani brews in the canteen
The proud Chef Manager performs quality control
Back in Delhi, I close the deal with Shy and Jana on my bike loaner
The toy train to Shimla
Train station propaganda
The train
Welcome to Shimla
Where I took an 8 Point Tour of unsurpassed beauty...
Point #1 - A guided horse ride...
through a lovely mountain reserve...
with the main attraction being...
this amazing puddle of mud
Cotton candy anyone?
Point #2 - Kodak moments atop a wonderous concrete foundation

Point #3 - A splendid view detailing the Shimla power grid
Telescope anyone?
Welcome to Manali
Enroute to 'the rave'
'What the?'
'Parties over man'




and still a beautiful hike
Rotang La, 14,000'
A stormy muddy mess...
where a great day of skiing can be had...
'Paneer-le' (cheese)
An afternoon of refuge in tarpauline tea shops
The crazy and unprepared Israeli girl #2, met along the way
Beautiful rainbow on the way back