Week 7 of 2025 started in Jaipur and finished in Varanasi. Along the way, I visited Ranthambore, Agra and Lucknow. I went on a game drive, visited the Abhaneri Stepwells the Taj Mahal and sailed along the river Ganges.
Monday 10th February.
Today, I travelled from Jaipur to Ranthambore, which is considered to be the best game reserve in India. This evening, we went on a game drive through the National Park.
Tuesday 11th February.
Today, I went on an early morning safari to experience the wildlife and managed to see a tiger. After lunch, I spent time on the hotel grounds resting my legs. On advice from the tour guide, I didn't see the fort at Ranthambore.
Wednesday, 12th February.
Today, I travelled to Agra. On the way, I visited the Abhaneri Stepwells and then stopped for lunch at Umaid Lake Palace.
Thursday, 13th February.
Today, I visited the Taj Mahal in Agra.
Friday, 14th February.
Today, I travelled to Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, which is known for its parks, gardens, monuments, and fascinating bazaars.
Saturday 15th February.
Today, I travelled to Varanasi. Situated on the banks of the River Gange, where Hindus bathe in the water to cleanse themselves of sin.
Sunday 16th February.
Today, I was up before the sun to sail along the Ganges and to see Hindus bathing and praying beneath the rising sun. In the afternoon, I visited the ruined city of Sarnath.
This week's exercise.
This is the exercise I managed this week. In an attempt to lose more weight before I go on holiday next year, I am going to try to get more exercise, but I have to be careful because I usually overdo it and end up hurting my legs more or making my ankle swell. Hopefully, recording my exercise like this will push me to get more exercise but not to do too much too quickly. I have put swimming and cycling on the record sheet, but I don't expect to do much of either before the warmer weather returns.
Walking is measured by steps taken.
Swimming measured by metres swam.
Cycling is measured by metres, and the bike is cycled with electric assistance.
| Monday. | Tuesday. | Wednesday. | Thursday. | Friday. | Saturday. | Sunday. | Total. | Average. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12871 | 14398 | 9220 | 12342 | 7228 | 10167 | 9771 | 75997 | 10857 | |