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Forum: Asia
Mar 2nd, 2018, 11:36 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,787
Posted By CaliNurse

Habsfahn, are you still in India? IF you have...

Habsfahn, are you still in India? IF you have time, can you start a new thread, even a brief one to let us know where you are and how you are doing?
Was the boat cruse 4:15 a.m. or p.m.?
Forum: Asia
Feb 10th, 2018, 11:34 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,787
Posted By CaliNurse

Apologies, all. Somewhat off topic again, but...

Apologies, all. Somewhat off topic again, but still r/t "Incredible India."
Ali, if you see this....I don't see the thread here you started for your India travels. Looking forward to it.
(Ps....
Forum: Asia
Feb 7th, 2018, 04:33 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,787
Posted By CaliNurse

Ali, thank you for the commentary and great...

Ali, thank you for the commentary and great photos, in particular of Varanasi!!! (I stayed with Harish and Malika too, about 5 yrs ago.)
You could/should start a separate thread. We need more...
Forum: Asia
Feb 7th, 2018, 02:52 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,787
Posted By CaliNurse

Inquest, thank you so much for your good wishes...

Inquest, thank you so much for your good wishes (Roman goddesses, no less!) and for more great travel ideas, in this case to the off the beat3n tourist track area around . Rameshwarum. Sounds like...
Forum: Asia
Feb 6th, 2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,787
Posted By CaliNurse

Annhig, what a lovely, lovely reply! Thank...

Annhig, what a lovely, lovely reply! Thank you!! For them, it's a quick ten day trip (work schedule limits) via a super-low cost airfare, from Oakland (our local Bay Area airport) direct to...
Forum: Asia
Feb 5th, 2018, 10:02 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,787
Posted By CaliNurse

Sartoric, looking forward to your future trip...

Sartoric, looking forward to your future trip plan thread! Planning threads are always interesting and inspiring. And challenging...another temptation to decide on? Oh no!

Annhig, buon...
Forum: Asia
Feb 3rd, 2018, 12:30 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,787
Posted By CaliNurse

Ok gang, "off topic" but some per request: ...

Ok gang, "off topic" but some per request:

Sartoric, here's the article. Sherrell 's an Aussie too--married an Indian guy and they now live in Mumbai. I've enjoyed her "take" when trip savvy...
Forum: Asia
Feb 2nd, 2018, 12:32 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,787
Posted By CaliNurse

LOL Haridwar, not hardware. the same...

LOL Haridwar, not hardware. the same automated spell correct system wants to refer to Sartorial as "sartorial"!
damnyouautorcorrect.com
Forum: Asia
Feb 2nd, 2018, 12:29 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,787
Posted By CaliNurse

Sartoric, thank you again and again!!! Your...

Sartoric, thank you again and again!!! Your photos had me literally dreaming of the area. Wandered the streets of Fort Cochin, ended up in a courtyard with big banyan tree...then woke realizing it...
Forum: Asia
Jan 28th, 2018, 12:03 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,787
Posted By CaliNurse

JFT, if you search for post-er CaliforniaLady,...

JFT, if you search for post-er CaliforniaLady, she had the same question before going to India last September.
I have a plug adaptor that has the three prongs, and always use that , BUT am pretty...
Forum: Asia
Jan 27th, 2018, 08:58 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,787
Posted By CaliNurse

Annhig, are you saying Indianpanorama's proposed...

Annhig, are you saying Indianpanorama's proposed itinerary had you in an overnight houseboat? If so, I'm surprised, as from my own experience, I learned that Tim strongly discourages those...
Forum: Asia
Jan 24th, 2018, 06:34 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,787
Posted By CaliNurse

Thank Sarotric! I stayed at a homestay, on...

Thank Sarotric! I stayed at a homestay, on Vembanad lake, west of Pala. Such a beautiful, beautiful area, isn't it?
Annhig, apologies for earlier typo ("LOL, weight all have a metope"!) That...
Forum: Asia
Jan 24th, 2018, 02:01 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,787
Posted By CaliNurse

Sartoric, is that Ann's Homestay in Pala? I...

Sartoric, is that Ann's Homestay in Pala? I always forget, 'til seeing photos (mine or yours or someone else's) how gorgeous, lush and tropical and hilly are many parts of Kerala.

Annhig, this...
Forum: Asia
Jan 22nd, 2018, 11:15 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,787
Posted By CaliNurse

Yes, love those painted horns!! "Holy Cow!" ...

Yes, love those painted horns!! "Holy Cow!" Surprise--that patch of dirt looks completely clean!!
Forum: Asia
Jan 22nd, 2018, 05:58 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,787
Posted By CaliNurse

Love the lady's expression. Just about sums up...

Love the lady's expression. Just about sums up why I love India.

If interested in visiting Amritsar, whether or not for Diwali or other festival, it should be part of a larger trip o the area...
Forum: Asia
Jan 20th, 2018, 01:02 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,787
Posted By CaliNurse

To answer your question, Sartoric, i would chose...

To answer your question, Sartoric, i would chose Amritsar over Jaipur for any reason! They both celebrate Diwali but for different reasons --Hindu vs Sikh. I LOVE Amritsar, but won't go into detail...
Forum: Asia
Jan 18th, 2018, 12:18 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,787
Posted By CaliNurse

Oh Sartoric!! Waaaaa (sound of crying). How I...

Oh Sartoric!! Waaaaa (sound of crying). How I miss the people, and scenes like this!! I can feel the sunshine's warmth under the shade of the trees!

Annhig, Indianpanorama definitely works...
Forum: Asia
Jan 17th, 2018, 01:02 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,787
Posted By CaliNurse

Another evocative scene--thanks, Sartoric. ...

Another evocative scene--thanks, Sartoric. Btw, i mentioned you in a post by "jft" about restaurants--see end of thread-- r/t the Madurai tours you took with IndianPanorama. If you get a...
Forum: Asia
Jan 15th, 2018, 09:31 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 18,787
Posted By CaliNurse

How wonderful!! Thank you Sarrtoric for posting...

How wonderful!! Thank you Sarrtoric for posting these first anniversary photos! Good Lotrd..a year already??!!!

I quite enjoy the crowds...often at least as, or even more, interesting to watch...
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