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Forum: Asia
Feb 6th, 2017, 10:47 AM
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Posted By CaliNurse

dgunbug, lol re the typos! Sounds like...

dgunbug, lol re the typos!

Sounds like you're hooked now, Sartoric. Incredible Addictive India! Thank you for the feedback on the route, and what you would change. Will keep the extra visit to...
Forum: Asia
Feb 5th, 2017, 05:10 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By CaliNurse

Dang, there's that darned "sartorial " typo...

Dang, there's that darned "sartorial " typo autocorrect again. Dgunbug had one earlier too. Let me try again: Thank you, SARTORIC!
Forum: Asia
Feb 5th, 2017, 05:08 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By CaliNurse

Ironic that you went through an entire trip to ...

Ironic that you went through an entire trip to India, eating loads of delicious food without any tummy troubles...then on nearly your last night, you are undone by, presumably, Scots whiskey??
...
Forum: Asia
Feb 4th, 2017, 08:25 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By CaliNurse

Ditto Sartloirc, to tripplanner's wishes for...

Ditto Sartloirc, to tripplanner's wishes for your pleasant journey home, via Singapore. If i'm understanding the world clock, you should be on the last leg toward home, about ten hours from right...
Forum: Asia
Feb 2nd, 2017, 08:53 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By CaliNurse

April, thanks for info on houseboats. I checked...

April, thanks for info on houseboats. I checked Spiceroutes and the boats look lovely but unfortunately over my budget, for even their smallest boat. Nice that you had the chance to get off the boat...
Forum: Asia
Feb 1st, 2017, 11:21 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By CaliNurse

Indeed, meeting other travelers can be much fun,...

Indeed, meeting other travelers can be much fun, so interesting, sharing stories and opinions and "must see"s! it's a nice addition to the fun and interesting meeting of local folks. You've had the...
Forum: Asia
Jan 29th, 2017, 09:36 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By CaliNurse

Good lord- I missed that lightning strike Myanmar...

Good lord- I missed that lightning strike Myanmar story!

LOl imagining you all on the beer run!!!

Having a plumbed outdoor rain shower seems unnecessary during those storms!

Ahhh, the ...
Forum: Asia
Jan 29th, 2017, 05:34 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By CaliNurse

The language in Kerala is Malayallam. Repeat...

The language in Kerala is Malayallam. Repeat three times, fast! I once bought a "Teach Yourself Malayallam" book, written mostly in the actual letters. What was I thinking???

Sounds like your...
Forum: Asia
Jan 28th, 2017, 09:55 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By CaliNurse

Glad DH is a "happy camper" again! St risk of...

Glad DH is a "happy camper" again!
St risk of repetition, I'll again say how marvelous are the trip, and the detailed humorous stories inspired by it. The herding family, scenic rides, enjoyment of...
Forum: Asia
Jan 27th, 2017, 08:58 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By CaliNurse

Sartoric, how did you get DOWN those 96 steps? ...

Sartoric, how did you get DOWN those 96 steps?
Lol re the exploding tummy feeling.
Great great stuff, all of it!! Thank you!!

Re tripplanner's drivers question: yes, they get an allowance but...
Forum: Asia
Jan 25th, 2017, 08:17 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By CaliNurse

Sartoric, the trip is great and you've had so...

Sartoric, the trip is great and you've had so many wonderful things happen, including the 60th wedding anniversary you and your husband were invited to! What amazing memories and photos you'll...
Forum: Asia
Jan 23rd, 2017, 07:37 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By CaliNurse

Good morning, Sartoric!!! Truly...

Good morning, Sartoric!!!

Truly fascinated, and happy (as well as the aforementioned envy!) for you, and glad the strike didn't interfere with your trip. As tripplanner said, it was part of ...
Forum: Asia
Jan 21st, 2017, 05:51 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By CaliNurse

Good morning, Sartoric. Any updates from Siva? ...

Good morning, Sartoric. Any updates from Siva?

Sending hopeful vibes that it's"only" a brief strike!

Gosh, were the hotel staff yesterday in strike mode ? Thank heaven your driver advocated...
Forum: Asia
Jan 20th, 2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By CaliNurse

Love your observations, Sartoric. Chaos as a way...

Love your observations, Sartoric. Chaos as a way of life, indeed!
It seems from your descriptions, youhave great contrasts in your trip itinerary-- some relatively peaceful; some noisy/chaotic. All...
Forum: Asia
Jan 19th, 2017, 09:43 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By CaliNurse

CaliforniaLady, since this is Sartoric's trip...

CaliforniaLady, since this is Sartoric's trip report, I'll post an answer to your question on your planning thread, hoping to keep things organized. I hope that makes sense.
I've never met or used...
Forum: Asia
Jan 18th, 2017, 06:22 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By CaliNurse

Good morning, Sartoric! Still following along,...

Good morning, Sartoric! Still following along, enviously enjoying every word. They say in India "Guest is God=Atithi Devo Bhava" and it seems you are experiencing that.
Love the "sweeping grass" ...
Forum: Asia
Jan 17th, 2017, 08:34 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By CaliNurse

Thanks, Sartoric. Hotel Saibala Chennai is going...

Thanks, Sartoric. Hotel Saibala Chennai is going immediately on my "no fly zone" list !

Your observations and descriptions of the day's adventures with people you meet remind me of why I love...
Forum: Asia
Jan 16th, 2017, 09:24 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By CaliNurse

Good morning Sartoric. "the maximum amount...

Good morning Sartoric.

"the maximum amount you can withdraw is 4500 INR"

By today you probably know--as it was the big headline in all the newspaper there, per my friend in India now--that the...
Forum: Asia
Jan 15th, 2017, 12:22 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By CaliNurse

oops/. put your head on pillow. lol.

oops/. put your head on pillow. lol.
Forum: Asia
Jan 15th, 2017, 12:21 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By CaliNurse

Phew, what a schlep to get there. What a relief...

Phew, what a schlep to get there. What a relief it must've been to put your he'd on the pillow at said "nondescript hotel." And how amazing that you had the energy to write about it!!
Hoping you're...
Forum: Asia
Jan 13th, 2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By CaliNurse

Your itinerary looks fantastic, the "pace" looks...

Your itinerary looks fantastic, the "pace" looks perfect. You are probably on plane by now, so hope you get this "Bon Voyage" message as you break up your loonnnngggg travel day. LOL--love the name...
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