Just got back from the wilds of Rajasthan. My ass is still sore from riding that blasted camel, but it was worthwhile. Saw a sustained rate of about 2,000 per hour, with a couple of peaks up to 5,000. Absolutely gorgeous show! But the trip had a second highlight when I stopped at a resturant in the middle of nowhere (halfway between Jodhpur and Jaiselmer, to be exacty), and was served by a turban-wearing Rajput who had a Mars Society button on his sash! Conversing in broken Hindi, I managed to determine that he'd gotten it a few weeks ago from some Italians. Don't know if he knew what all it meant, but he seemed very proud of it.

Cheers,

Nathan.