Food, glorious food

Thanks for all the great blog posts coming from the roof of the hotel in Kolkata. As much as we try and imagine what the chaos is like we probably have little idea of the reality. Several of the blogs have focused on the assault on the senses - often we talk about the sights and sounds of our travel destinations but it's the smells (good and bad) that can transport you back to a place years later, even when the memory has faded.

Taste is another and it's good to hear that you've been sampling (or at least trying to) the local food. The Indian meal we had in Auckland was supposed to be more authentic than the regular fare at most Indian restaurants but I expect that you'll be sampling things that will never be found on those menus. 

Sorry to hear that the stomach bugs have kicked in already. Leo, pleased to see you taking charge on that front and also sharing it about. I hope you've given yourself a fine!

Enjoy the rest of your time in Kolkata and we look forward to hearing more about the group's experiences.

All the best from a very hot and sunny Auckland,

- Simon Smith