Dare #11 – Failed – Ride The Roof Of An Indian Train

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Dare #11 – Failed – Ride The Roof Of An Indian Train

Posted by Dave on 12 July 2008.

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Indian train station

#11 – From Stefan:

Here’s a new dare for $20…take a ride on the roof of a train in India.

Reward: $20

Status: Failed

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I must admit defeat with regard to this dare. I don’t have a choice….the beaches of Thailand are calling.

I only saw people on a train rooftop once, and never saw the opportunity arise for anyone at the stations I visited. Maybe it’s more common in the south, on local routes, or in more remote regions of the country.

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Dave Lee (Editor-in-Chief) blogged his way around the world from 2007-2009, and then started Travel Blog Success to teach others how to do the same. When not writing, he can be found salsa dancing, and lamenting his untimely departure from Medellin. Follow him on Twitter @rtwdave

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Stefan Knoepfel

don't sweat it dave...i wouldn't have done it myself for less than a $100

Kango Suz

I believe this is the first dare you've given up on... so kudos to you for your great batting average so far!

You could always train hop in the US...

Liz

Don't be too bummed. i'm sure your insurance carrier is quite happy that this dare went unanswered.

On an unrelated note...

Now that you're moving on to another country, I think we're all due for a reflective update: expectations vs reality, budget vs spending, itinerary vs actual route, highlights, disappointments, y'know the same questions I always ask :grin: . It has been awhile so I hope I'm forgiven for the pestering.

Dave

Yep, it had been awhile but the daily costs for India were all calculated, so that info is up to date. Everything is still going as planned, though the reality of not having enough money to see as much of Africa, Europe, South and North America is creeping into my consciousness more and more.