India Safari Pics As Requested!!!
Jun 22nd, 2007, 05:05 PM
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India Safari Pics As Requested!!!
I never posted pics after my India safari. Some of you guys requested them and I never posted. Here they are: http://share.shutterfly.com/action/w...=8BZMWzJw4aMMc
The tiger pics are a little blurry. The video is better but I don't have that online.
This trip was January 2007 and we went to Varanasi (Taj), Dehli (The Imperial), Agra (Oberoi), Jaipur (Oberoi), and Ranthambore (Oberoi).
The tiger pics are a little blurry. The video is better but I don't have that online.
This trip was January 2007 and we went to Varanasi (Taj), Dehli (The Imperial), Agra (Oberoi), Jaipur (Oberoi), and Ranthambore (Oberoi).
Jun 22nd, 2007, 05:48 PM
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Oh you're so sweet! I have been busy doing lots of tv. You can check out my website (and video clips) at www.DrAndrea.net There is even an O'Reilly Factor video from a few weeks ago posted.
Jun 25th, 2007, 09:51 PM
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Thanks...My husband took 600 pics!!! So I just put a sampling up. Here is the breakdown of trip:
2nts-dehli
1nt-varanasi
2nts-agra
2nts-jaipur
2nts-rathambore
It was definitely a lot of running around. We had private guides and a private driver the entire time, but if you had the time I would recommend at least an extra three days. I booked the trip using Tricia Townsend of Protravel in NYC. She has planned four trips so far for me in four years (France/Mauritius, South Africa, India, Kenya/Tanzania/Rwanda). She is rated top by Conde Nast and New York Magazine. I actually have never met her...just spoken on the phone.
2nts-dehli
1nt-varanasi
2nts-agra
2nts-jaipur
2nts-rathambore
It was definitely a lot of running around. We had private guides and a private driver the entire time, but if you had the time I would recommend at least an extra three days. I booked the trip using Tricia Townsend of Protravel in NYC. She has planned four trips so far for me in four years (France/Mauritius, South Africa, India, Kenya/Tanzania/Rwanda). She is rated top by Conde Nast and New York Magazine. I actually have never met her...just spoken on the phone.
Jun 25th, 2007, 09:58 PM
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India is no doubt a difficult trip. Being a little bit of a germphobe, it took a few days to get accustom to the Indian way. The first day I broke down in tears because everything is so overwhelming (the filth, poverty, begging, etc.). However, you acclimate very quickly. The shopping helped!!! I shopped so much...jewelry, clothes, shoes, etc. It was amazing!!! India was my husband's favorite trip. I would put it second after South Africa. However, I do have a strong desire to go back. Both of us would like to return to South India. The problem is that we wanted to return to Africa in 2008 and we are supposed to be making babies (I'm 29, he is 36) soon. So I am not sure when we would be able to return. India is definitely a rough trip but it is worth it. The luxury accomodations are amazing too! The food was great! We never got sick once. In some ways, I feel that I appreciated it more when I returned home. The country is hard to comprehend while you are there...it requires a lot of reflection.
Jun 25th, 2007, 10:01 PM
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Dr Andrea,
I wish you visited the South of India. Very different to the north and give it a chance!
However, all of the hotels you have mentioned are either on par or better than most establishments in most western countries. The quality of food here is better than in most towns in the USA (except for NYC or CA)
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Hari
I wish you visited the South of India. Very different to the north and give it a chance!
However, all of the hotels you have mentioned are either on par or better than most establishments in most western countries. The quality of food here is better than in most towns in the USA (except for NYC or CA)
Rgds,
Hari
Jun 26th, 2007, 09:43 AM
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It sounds to me like she "got it".
It just takes time and reflection.
By the way Doc you and your hubby are in the position my wife and I are in. I am 40 she is 31 and we are also supposed to be making little ones, yet I would love to go to South India.
It just takes time and reflection.
By the way Doc you and your hubby are in the position my wife and I are in. I am 40 she is 31 and we are also supposed to be making little ones, yet I would love to go to South India.
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For those with a ticking clock I'd definitely suggest getting your trips into India before the baby making starts as it's not an idea environment to travel to with a young baby. Before anyone starts at me with the "millions of Indian babies manage just fine" please let me point out that one's body does have a stronger immunity to the local germs/ bugs than a foreigner's body. So, anyway, either do a trip before making minis or you'll need to wait until they are a bit older.
My parents are Indian so all my family (except parents, sister and a couple of aunts and uncles in Florida) are in India. We went regularly throughout my childhood. I love India! But I don't think it's an idea trip to make with a small one.
My parents are Indian so all my family (except parents, sister and a couple of aunts and uncles in Florida) are in India. We went regularly throughout my childhood. I love India! But I don't think it's an idea trip to make with a small one.
Jun 26th, 2007, 06:58 PM
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The air in New Delhi is indeed VERY SMOGGY!!! Awful!!!
But, LA is pretty bad too.....
Waynehazle: I think you will love South India. Kerala is a must do. The big towns Chennai, Bangalore you can give them a miss......however, the food all over is fantastic!!! For one, it is fresh!!!
Rgds,
Hari
But, LA is pretty bad too.....
Waynehazle: I think you will love South India. Kerala is a must do. The big towns Chennai, Bangalore you can give them a miss......however, the food all over is fantastic!!! For one, it is fresh!!!
Rgds,
Hari
