Until 1976, there was a London to Calcutta bus service

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SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

That's amazing. Wikipedia says the trip in 1973 cost £145 and the service only stopped because of political unrest in Iran.

metaldog · 51-55

@SunshineGirl it would have been an incredible journey...how terrible we can't visit these beautiful ancient places anymore

meggie · F

@metaldog @SunshineGirl around the time too many went to Afghanistan on holiday

SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

@meggie That's true.

metaldog · 51-55

@meggie it would have been magic..some of the oldest sculptures are in Afghanistan