Wonderful place Hampi-one of the most popular destinations in India, and because it can be a bit of a flog by train-off the beaten tourist track.....
These are the corracles that take you across the Tungabhadra river to a whole range of accomodation to suit all pockets. Just look at the size of those backpacks!!-what on earth do they contain besides the kitchen sink?!
You simply don't need to carry so much stuff, lugging it around in the heat, balancing it on the roof rack(don't forget a cycle lock through the frame for security)-it's literally a pain in the neck and a constant aggravation.
One of the joys of travel is to realise how little you need, and one of the pleasures is whittling it all down to a manageable weight....
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