Gosh, it seems so close now - really can't wait ... see you at Garfunkels. I'll check in here every few days till the trip to get the latest gossip ..

Hi. Is anyone else booked to go to India on 28th April? If so, I would be glad to hear from you. Regards Terri :)

I have just returned from the Spirit of India tour and had a fabulous time. It was very hectic and there was a lot of travelling involved. No one took any malaria tablets, just be prepared with plenty of insect repellant spray. The other must have is Immodium instants (just in case) and hand sanitiser gels. All in all it was a fantastic holiday and I wouldnt have missed a minute of it. You'll all have a great time. Hope this helps.

Annette

I am not going on this trip, but am considering it for maybe 2014, am going to China this year, sounds exciting that you are all arranging to meet up beforehand - woud love to know how you all get on and whether the insect repellent and creams work!

BW Alison.

Hi. Is anyone else booked to go to India on 28th April? If so, I would be glad to hear from you. Regards Terri :)

I have just returned from the Spirit of India tour and had a fabulous time. It was very hectic and there was a lot of travelling involved. No one took any malaria tablets, just be prepared with plenty of insect repellant spray. The other must have is Immodium instants (just in case) and hand sanitiser gels. All in all it was a fantastic holiday and I wouldnt have missed a minute of it. You'll all have a great time. Hope this helps.

Annette

Hi Annette - so glad you enjoyed it, our time is nearly here, can't wait, and thanks for the helpful tips. Lisa

I would not be overly worried about the lack of replies via the Just You Community page. There will be probably more people on your trip, Than which actually use this site. As not all your fellow trippers will make use of this exellent little tool.

I do some work on behalf of The Indian Visa Application Centre in Glasgow. And was offered a fantastically home made samosa.

I would love to hear from anyone with some feed back on this trip. As India is a country that I Would really like to visit.

Enjoy your trip

Andy

My tickets took 2 weeks to arrive - yours are probably in transit as well. Money - in the information pack that came with the tickets it says "the import and export of local currency is prohibited" and everybody seems to recommend taking Sterling, or US Dollars, and changing money in the hotels as you go. I'm going to take Sterling as there will be nothing to change back if I have money left over, plus I'll take my credit card for any big shopping. I've heard that we don't need much in the way of spends - £150/£200 was recommended as the most expensive item is wine at £35 a bottle so I'll be sticking with the Indian beer. See you next week - Sue

Hi Terri,

My tickets took 2 weeks to arrive - yours are probably in transit as well. Money - in the information pack that came with the tickets it says "the import and export of local currency is prohibited" and everybody seems to recommend taking Sterling, or US Dollars, and changing money in the hotels as you go. I'm going to take Sterling as there will be nothing to change back if I have money left over, plus I'll take my credit card for any big shopping. I've heard that we don't need much in the way of spends - £150/£200 was recommended as the most expensive item is wine at £35 a bottle so I'll be sticking with the Indian beer. See you next week - Sue

Have a wonderful time - I am sure you will enjoy the experience. You can't buy Indian Rupees here so will have to change your money when you get there. Just go with an open mind and you will have lots of fun.

Regards

Jaya

Thank you. 5 days to go! Can't believe that we're nearly on our way. Just need to buy my mosquito plug and I'm all set. Trying to put off packing until Friday - mustn't spend the next few days waiting by my packed suitcase - doesn't look cool! Sue

Annette