MrsMarge

I can only echo the praise from others. Twice you have been "accused" and then denied being a writer dogster. Well I think I have you rumbled;I think you really are a famous writer and just enjoy being somewhat anonymous/infamous here. I bet we may all know you our local bookstores?
Seriously,you need to get published. I want to read more and more and more and more and more.

dgunbug

Tangata - you are blessed to be spending that time with the Dogster! Oh if only I could travel with him in his back pocket or be a fly on his wall to experience all the wonders that await him at every turn. What a report!!!

Marija

Ah, dgunbug, it all fell apart. Tangata was banned from the boat for reasons that remain mysterious, dogster had leg repairs done and couldn't arrange a suitable palanquin for the cruise. So they never did travel the mighty Ganges together as planned. Dogster did go later and you can follow along on his joyous journey here:
http://thedogster3.wordpress.com/20-...ges-front-page

To sign up for Travels with Dogster, go here:
http://www.fodors.com/community/asia...t-175072-2.cfm

dgunbug

Marija - Thanks for the heads-up. On my way to read more of the Dogster Chronicles.

dgunbug

Oh how I would love to see the 1000's of pictures.

dogster

Wow. How amazing that this report has surfaced. Only two years old - it seems a lot longer. I've been back multiple times since then. Thanks dgunbug for resurrecting it. What a long strange trip it has been.

www.thedogster.wordpress.com

reveals all [rather better written that this first gush of amazement]. As dgunbug is about to discover, there are pictures, too.

thursdaysd

BTW dogster, I'm still hoping for the revised version of your southern excursion, since I'm headed that way. Any chance?

Marija

Beware of those Indian pharmacies, thursdaysd. Stock up on cough syrup <i>before</i> you go.

thursdaysd

Lol, Marija! I'm a walking pharmacy when I travel in Asia. Although the upset-stomach medicine I bought in Damascus last year actually worked better than my western antibiotic, so you never know.

dogster

I'm falling behind with the stories, I know. I'm not sure my lurch thru South India would be of any use, thurday - I was a crazy man.

Just back from the Jayarvarman today. I stayed on another three days. The story is forming in what is left of my head.

Marija

Wow. A cruise on which you actually <i>extended</i> your stay? Was it by choice? Can't wait for that story, if it ever escapes.

LAleslie

ditto the extension surprise. I'm thinking this might be the boat for us.

Kathie

Yes, what better recommendation for a cruise than that dogster stayed on longer as opposed to his usual jumping ship early!

Marija

They may have forgotten to release him from the brig until the ship sailed again, three days later. That explains why he didn't know where he was. Fat chance we'll be allowed on that boat.

LAleslie

I wonder if Doris Day is still with him. That might explain mysterious cruise extensions and and not knowing where you are.

indianapearl

Just looked at your blog again recently, dogster. It's such a beautiful creation!

Lookin_Glass

ttt

Tara_M

Hi Dogster, you seem quite the India expert, so can I ask:

Going to Kochi, Kerala in Nov. ... one concern for me is ensuring our hotel is rodent-free, as had unfortunate experience of seeing one in our room in Kandy, SL and therefore wary of places near lakes, lagoons, etc. (such as Kochi backwater lands!)

Did you see or hear from other travelers anything about this in areas around Kochi (esp. around Lake Vembanad, Kottayam, Mararai Beach?)

Thanks!

Tara
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Craig

Dear Tara, unless he can speak to you from the beyond, I don't think you'll hear from our deceased friend any time soon. Sorry I can't help with your post...

Marija

http://www.fodors.com/community/asia/rip-dogster.cfm