Good news and more information

First of all I would like to thank you the person who rated my entries. I do not know yet who that person is, because he/she did not leave a message after him/herself. Anyways, if you are the person who rated my earlier entries, please comment and let me know who you are. So that I can thank you!

Secondly, on Friday the19th March, the passports returned from the Embassy of India in Norway. I was really worried about that. A week before someone from the embassy called to the house telephone and talked to my mum. Ther person did not intruduce him/herself that he/she was calling from teh Embassy of India or so. The person just asked if my mum talks English. She thought it was a phone seller, so she was not interested in what that person said. Suddenly the person just hung up, just like that. My mum found out afterwards where the person called from. She sent me a message that I had to phone back. Yes, I did. I did many times actually. I tried and tried to reach someone, but it seems like no ones is in the office then. I started to be more worry about the visa and the passports, since I heard that many people lost their chance to go to India because they did not get their passport or visa before their arrivals. Luckily, we were not one of them.

Thirdly, about the insurance. I published an entry before about it. The man on the phone was completely wrong. I still have insurance with my mum untill 1st of March 2011. I guess the man was only trying to make us pay for something we really do not need to. Anyways, this rubbish is out of the world now. I do not need my own insurance before next year!

Then I will bring some information and pratical tips.

• Today's currency: 100 NOK = 771,01 INR. 

 Check out the currency here!

• The weather is HOT! 36°C in the day and about 20°C in the night. 

Weather 5 days forecast in India - BBC 

• "Avoiding culturally inappropriate clothing can help enormously. Steer clear of sleeveless tops, shorts, miniskirts (ankle-length skirts are recommended) and any other skimpy, see-through or tight-fitting clothing. Baggy clothing that hides the contours of your body is the way to go. " I think this is especially meant for women.
• "Keep conversations with unknown men short – getting involved in inane conversations with men can be misinterpreted as a sign of sexual interest. Questions such as ‘Do you have a boyfriend?’ or ‘You are looking very beautiful’ are indicators that the conversation may be taking a steamy tangent. Some women prepare in advance by wearing a pseudo wedding ring, or by announcing early on in the conversation that they are married or engaged (even if it isn’t true)."
• "When interacting with men on a day-to-day basis, adhere to the local practice of not shaking hands. Instead, say namaste – the traditional, respectful Hindu greeting – and bow slightly with the hands brought together at the chest or head level."

Pratical travel information: Health & safety - Lonely Planet

Now I can look forward to going to India and pack without a worry. I am really exited indeed! And I am feeling weird sometimes when I think about it. I guess I have got travel fever or something... It is not even a week to go. Oh my, I am feeling so exited!!! But this is abnormal, I have not begun to pack yet. Normally I alwasy use to pack latest 1 month before the departure. It is not even a week left and I have not yet begun! Hopefully I will not forget anything important and get stressed. I found some clothes, but I have to decide one more time(I wonder if I want to add more clothes or just buy some new there. I made a promise to myself that I will not buy clothes this year. So far I have not. What would you do if you were me?! I am asking for suggestions/ advice.).

No private picture this time. I found a wonderful picture of "City Palace in Jaipur".

If I am not wrong, we are going there too!

Dancerwithoushoes