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The last day in Hampi.

I woke up this morning feeling a little sad about leaving Hampi. It had treated me just as kindly as it did on my previous visit. Anyway, we had a quick breakfast before moving out of our pretty green cottage … Continue reading

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The fifth day in Hampi.

Today has been an amazing leap year day, one which I’m sure I’ll remember for years to come.  Another early start and across the river into Hampi and today Tom decided to join me.  We had breakfast before wandering through … Continue reading

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The fourth day in Hampi.

Today has gone pretty much the same way yesterday went.  I was up at the crack of dawn and over the river to Hampi for some early morning wanderings. I say it all the time, but the early hours are … Continue reading

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The third day in Hampi.

Sunrise from Hematuka hill.

Today started perfectly.  I was up, over the river into Hampi town and up Hematuka hill in time to see the sunrise.  It was every bit as beautiful as I remembered it to be.  There may have been a tear … Continue reading

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The second day in Hampi.

A lazy day caught by the river! Today has quite possibly been the most peaceful day I’ve ever spent in India.  We had breakfast on the street before taking a 5 mile drive to Anegundi all in the name of … Continue reading

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The first day in Hampi.

Another early start.  I was up in time to see the sunrise over the rice fields.  I was so happy and the sunrise was so beautiful that I may have cried a little! I took the tiny boat over the … Continue reading

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Hampi Bound.

I sprang out of bed to the sound of my 5.20am alarm.  It made a change from dog howls and cow births disturbing my sleep.  I had a very quick, very cold shower then called Ojay (our rickshaw driver) to … Continue reading

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Hampi Festival.

Up at the crack of dawn again!  I can’t seem to sleep here but I don’t mind. Early mornings are the most peaceful and magical time of day. I sat at the river ghats for an hour or so watching Lakshmi … Continue reading

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