We thought we'd do a brief update on our departure from Rishikesh. We had stayed for four nights at The Lemon Tree hotel in Rishikesh where all the staff made us feel very welcome despite being a big busy hotel with many guests. Yesterday afternoon whilst waiting for our transfer to the railway station the hotel manager came and offered us coffee and when it arrived, he and three of his front line staff presented us with a cake to say thank you for staying with them. We aren't sure if this was because of the length of stay (most guests seemed to stay for one or two nights) or whether it was because we were the only Europeans.
We got a car to Dehradun railway station and boarded the train at 10.15 pm and saw the new year in fast asleep in our compartment somewhere between Dehradun and Sawai Madhopur. The photos of the train make it look better than it really is!
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Happy New Year to you both!
Just sat down and looked at your blog properly for the first time. Fabulous and what a varied and interesting collection of photos. So much to take in and memories for you. Great Britain must seem so far away, which is probably just as well with all its problems! A quiet Christmas and new year for me spent with family in Essex.
Take care and continue to enjoy your adventures.
Looking forward to the next installment.
Love and best wishes, David
What a lovely gesture by the hotel manager and staff. The cake looks lovely!
I’m sure this is one New Year’s Eve that will stay in your memories. All our love. xxxx