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Patrick46 · 06-08-2012, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Radioman

And tomorrow will check out Sikhism at the Golden Temple

For some reason...I'm not at all suprised that while you were in India, you were able to see the Dali Lama.

Mark....this is just "SO YOU"!!

...and it couldn't happen to a more deserving individual!

Now you're gonna learn about Sikhism too??? WOW!! I think all of this would be absolutely fascinating!!!!

GodSpeed Mark!! (and watch out for those cows!!)

JJMSP · 06-08-2012, 04:48 PM

Namaste

Up to date with you now.

Radioman · 06-08-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JJMSP

Namaste

Namaste

stcowboy · 06-09-2012, 07:32 PM

Man, what a ride!!!

I couldn't get off the computer for 3 days now to catch up the story since the begining! Good thing that we're on holydays here in Brazil.

Is China still on plan?

Colombianito · 06-10-2012, 02:58 PM

Hi Mark.......... glad to see your doing well.

Radioman · 06-10-2012, 06:37 PM

I left McCleodGanj and the Dali Lama to ride down into the plains to Amritsar. Decided that since it was "close" I should go see the Golden Temple and also the India / Pakastan border crossing ceremony. But I also knew that leaving the Himalaya Mountains means it will be hot. The weather was 45C (113 Degree F) in Amritsar

Too hot for me...

As I ride through the countryside It is interesting to take in the scenery but mostly the way of life here. Building materials stacked on the side of the road to be hand carried to the project. Roadwork done by hand mostly. Lots of laborers working in the hot sun to build, repair by hand. Amazing

And as always, people on small motos carrying all kinds of goods.... Looks like Milk deliveries today

Riding in the Punjab now....

Love the signage in India!!

Riding through the heat...

The hay trucks are fully loaded....

The moto is a basic mode of transport. You see families, with 3-4 people and No gear on.

I arrived into Amritsar just afternoon, and took a tour out to the border ceremony. On the way we stopped at the Mata Temple. "One of the most popular Hindu pilgrimage sites of the state of Punjab, the Mata Mandir Temple is a prime Amritsar Tourist Attraction" It was strange and interesting at the same time.

One of the girls in the group from Australia is Blond, and so many times people wanted photos with her....

It went on and on, with many corridors and shrines set up...

Then off to the Border crossing Ceremony at Wagah

List of things at the border. Note #7

This is a very popular tourist site for Indians..... I was told 80 thousand come each day

It was a crazy rush of people...

The Soldier on Horse back was separating the crowd. Woman on the left and Men on the right to pass through Security. You could not have any bags with you at all. The boys expression in the photo sort of says it all....

People everywhere....

Warnings...

Once up to the gates.... It is a stadium of seating on the India Side of the border and also the Pakastan side.
As westerners, we could go to a VIP section nearer the front.

As the time to start draws near.... They have India's from the crowd come down to wave the Indian flag and run up to the border to the cheers of the crowds!

Serious hats for some soldiers..... Checking in VIP guests.

And the ceremony starts....

It is a great show as both sides have there marches and posturing. The crowd Loves it!

Then the High Step....

It is a gate closing ceremony, so all the marching, and posturing of the soldiers is created by great cheers. They also take down the flags. Note the guys with Guns on either end of the gate.

Flags coming down...

Then the flag is down, border is closed... It was quite the show.

We head down.... The rest of the crowd cannot come to the front of the gate.

Here is the India gate, and just behind it is the Pakastan gate. Both painted in the colors of their flags.

Heading back to the car, and then back into Amritsar.

We then visit the Sikh's Golden Temple.

When you walk into the temple you must do a few things.

Take your shoes off

Walk through the water to cleanse your feet.

And cover your head with a covering

It is huge and very interesting. Photos just do not capture the size of things....

This was the group of people I did the border crossing and the Golden Temple. 3 from Australia, one from England, One from Germany, One from Calcutta India... We had fun together!

MoBill · 06-10-2012, 06:47 PM

Love it Mark!

I can feel the heat. CJ will tell you, watch out for LOO!!!! (no not the loo)...it's what they call heat exhaustion. :) :)

Have fun, looks GREAT.

Patrick46 · 06-10-2012, 07:36 PM

Something like this.....

http://youtu.be/n9y2qtaopbE

As always Mr. Mark......you keep us sitting on the edges of our seats waiting to see what'll come next!!

martinh · 06-10-2012, 07:43 PM

WOW Wish I saw this sooner took me all night to read.

What a great report and what awesome pictures and videos. Bill are you back now I got to hear some of your stories and see your photos. Looks like once in a life time adventure

Radioman · 06-10-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrick46

Something like this.....

http://youtu.be/n9y2qtaopbE

Always amazed what is out on the internet!

Chanderjeet · 06-10-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Radioman

We head down.... The rest of the crowd cannot come to the front of the gate.

Here is the India gate, and just behind it is the Pakastan gate. Both painted in the colors of their flags.

How did you manage to get so close to the gates?

ARun4Your$ · 06-11-2012, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Patrick46

Something like this.....

http://youtu.be/n9y2qtaopbE

As always Mr. Mark......you keep us sitting on the edges of our seats waiting to see what'll come next!!

Patrick I can't thank you enough for adding this footage. Between you and Radioman I was able to teach my daughter something very special.

. Who would have thought that reading the blog of a wandering motorcyclist could be such a fascinating glimpse into culture.

Radioman · 06-11-2012, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Chanderjeet

How did you manage to get so close to the gates?

Westerners are VIP :)

LadyDraco · 06-11-2012, 05:28 AM

WOW !!!
GO Mark Go

Patrick46 · 06-11-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ARun4Your$

Patrick I can't thank you enough for adding this footage. Between you and Radioman I was able to teach my daughter something very special.

. Who would have thought that reading the blog of a wandering motorcyclist could be such a fascinating glimpse into culture.

Yer quite welcome!!

Glad I could help!

Go to your local library and see if they have the series "Pole to Pole", or "Around the Earth" done by Michael Palin (from Monty Python fame.) There are lots and lots of different episodes, from all corners of the Earth.

It's a wonderful series, that's very well done and really teaches you ALOT!!! (especially about people, places, and things in other parts of the world.)

I'm sure that if you go back to the U-Tube video I posted, they'll have links to excerps from his shows on there. That's where I found this.

06-08-2012, 04:48 PM	#3212
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06-10-2012, 06:37 PM	#3216
Radioman ^OP dreaming adventure Joined: Dec 2005 Location: GDay from Australia Oddometer: 4,167	June 9-11 McLeod Ganj to Amritsar, India I left McCleodGanj and the Dali Lama to ride down into the plains to Amritsar. Decided that since it was "close" I should go see the Golden Temple and also the India / Pakastan border crossing ceremony. But I also knew that leaving the Himalaya Mountains means it will be hot. The weather was 45C (113 Degree F) in Amritsar Too hot for me... As I ride through the countryside It is interesting to take in the scenery but mostly the way of life here. Building materials stacked on the side of the road to be hand carried to the project. Roadwork done by hand mostly. Lots of laborers working in the hot sun to build, repair by hand. Amazing And as always, people on small motos carrying all kinds of goods.... Looks like Milk deliveries today Riding in the Punjab now.... Love the signage in India!! Riding through the heat... The hay trucks are fully loaded.... The moto is a basic mode of transport. You see families, with 3-4 people and No gear on. I arrived into Amritsar just afternoon, and took a tour out to the border ceremony. On the way we stopped at the Mata Temple. "One of the most popular Hindu pilgrimage sites of the state of Punjab, the Mata Mandir Temple is a prime Amritsar Tourist Attraction" It was strange and interesting at the same time. One of the girls in the group from Australia is Blond, and so many times people wanted photos with her.... It went on and on, with many corridors and shrines set up... Then off to the Border crossing Ceremony at Wagah List of things at the border. Note #7 This is a very popular tourist site for Indians..... I was told 80 thousand come each day It was a crazy rush of people... The Soldier on Horse back was separating the crowd. Woman on the left and Men on the right to pass through Security. You could not have any bags with you at all. The boys expression in the photo sort of says it all.... People everywhere.... Warnings... Once up to the gates.... It is a stadium of seating on the India Side of the border and also the Pakastan side. As westerners, we could go to a VIP section nearer the front. As the time to start draws near.... They have India's from the crowd come down to wave the Indian flag and run up to the border to the cheers of the crowds! Serious hats for some soldiers..... Checking in VIP guests. And the ceremony starts.... It is a great show as both sides have there marches and posturing. The crowd Loves it! Then the High Step.... It is a gate closing ceremony, so all the marching, and posturing of the soldiers is created by great cheers. They also take down the flags. Note the guys with Guns on either end of the gate. Flags coming down... Then the flag is down, border is closed... It was quite the show. We head down.... The rest of the crowd cannot come to the front of the gate. Here is the India gate, and just behind it is the Pakastan gate. Both painted in the colors of their flags. Heading back to the car, and then back into Amritsar. We then visit the Sikh's Golden Temple. When you walk into the temple you must do a few things. Take your shoes off Walk through the water to cleanse your feet. And cover your head with a covering It is huge and very interesting. Photos just do not capture the size of things.... This was the group of people I did the border crossing and the Golden Temple. 3 from Australia, one from England, One from Germany, One from Calcutta India... We had fun together! __________________ Onto Chapter 3 of my life...... with Faith, Hope and Courage! New thread 5/11/2011 http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...0#post15950430 Radioman screwed with this post 06-10-2012 at 09:07 PM

06-10-2012, 06:47 PM	#3217
MoBill Smiles when says dat Joined: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Oddometer: 12,712	Love it Mark! I can feel the heat. CJ will tell you, watch out for LOO!!!! (no not the loo)...it's what they call heat exhaustion. :) :) Have fun, looks GREAT. __________________ WR250R Data Thread Pix: Sets for 2007 DL650 Build. , Custom Wolfman Tank Bag..Yamaha Super Tenere Build and now 2012 DL 650 Bulid

06-10-2012, 07:36 PM	#3218
Patrick46 visionary Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Oregon Coastline Oddometer: 2,046	Something like this..... http://youtu.be/n9y2qtaopbE As always Mr. Mark......you keep us sitting on the edges of our seats waiting to see what'll come next!! __________________ "Good Times & Good Friends Make Life Better" www.artworks-unlimited.com

06-10-2012, 07:43 PM	#3219
martinh SSYSO Recruiter Joined: Sep 2006 Location: NJ Oddometer: 241	WOW Wish I saw this sooner took me all night to read. What a great report and what awesome pictures and videos. Bill are you back now I got to hear some of your stories and see your photos. Looks like once in a life time adventure __________________ Super Tenere 2012 Versys 2011 Sold DL1000k6 Sold XR650L K6 Sold

06-09-2012, 07:32 PM	#3214
stcowboy n00b Joined: May 2012 Oddometer: 6	Man, what a ride!!! I couldn't get off the computer for 3 days now to catch up the story since the begining! Good thing that we're on holydays here in Brazil. Is China still on plan?

06-10-2012, 02:58 PM	#3215
Colombianito Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Colombia Oddometer: 43	Hi Mark.......... glad to see your doing well.

06-11-2012, 05:28 AM	#3224
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