Nagpur. Unforgettably forgettable. Not warranting a whole page to itself in the Rough Guide, home to two million people and famous as the orange capital of India.
Oranges. Orange juice. A glass of locally produced, Vitamin C enriched, fresher than a dip in the Ouse on Christmas morning jus d’orange.
What a wonderful start to the day, the first day of the fourth and final Airtel Test Match.
I’ll just reach for the Room Service Menu….
Now then; Mineral Water, yep, Fruit Punch, non-alcoholic you’d imagine, Mango Shake, hmmm ok, Pineapple Shake, obviously, Strawberry Shake, uh-huh, I think I know what’s coming here, Juice-Tinned, riiiiiiiiiiiiggggghhhhtttt. Lemon Tea? Oh for Goodness sake….
Hang on a minute this is turning in to the Maharastrian version of the Cheese Shop Sketch.
No orange juice. In Nagpur. The orange capital of India. Really?
I’ll settle for an Immodium and a slice of Ma Wiss’s Christmas Cake instead, then (Thanks Mum! Xx Thanks for bringing it out Pete. Top man).
Let us hope England’s day bears more fruit.
4 responses to “The Future’s Bright…..”
Jim
December 13th, 2012 at 09:50
Just caught up H, really enjoyable reading. I’m extremely envious of the traveling and of course the witnessing of a brilliant England away win.
Keep up the good work mate, warms the (bloody freezing) cockles reading of your exploits.
All the best, and c’mon England!
Ole Wiss
December 13th, 2012 at 10:19
Have you found the best Italian restaurant in India yet mate? Ask Cooky as all the England team ate there last time. It’s a lot better than Immodium.
marion panter
December 13th, 2012 at 18:13
Hi Henry, so enjoying your blog, lots of laugh’s. So glad you have got your Mum’s christmas cake there to enjoy.Missing you, customer’s still sending you their best wishes, Mr & Mrs McGowan, Mr Northwood & loads more…………..Take care, Love Marion. x x
henrywisson
December 14th, 2012 at 13:15
Hello Mrs P.
Pleased you’re still following DWC. Hope all’s well with you? The Christmas cake has been gratefully received. The Kendal Mint Cake didn’t make it to Kolkata. Equally gratefully received, no wonder Sir Edmund got up that big hill as quickly as he did….
Please pass on my regards to all. X