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Forum: Asia
Mar 11th, 2016, 04:42 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

Don't know about the iPhone, but on my iPad I...

Don't know about the iPhone, but on my iPad I just turned autocorrect off. It still highlights what it thinks are errors, but I can ignore that if I choose. I wouldn't try using a phone for a TR...
Forum: Asia
Mar 8th, 2016, 11:13 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

Sorry dgunbug, forgot about that when you...

Sorry dgunbug, forgot about that when you mentioned waiting in the airport. I have been denied admittance to Indian airports until two hours before flight time, so you were lucky to be allowed in at...
Forum: Asia
Mar 7th, 2016, 03:35 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

Thanks for the "on the ground" report. Hope you...

Thanks for the "on the ground" report. Hope you have a safe and comfortable trip home.
Forum: Asia
Mar 6th, 2016, 01:48 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

@ann - I said quieter, not necessarily safer... I...

@ann - I said quieter, not necessarily safer... I flew into Colombo from Chennai, after six weeks in southern India, and on the drive to Negombo I at first thought I had gone deaf.
Forum: Asia
Mar 6th, 2016, 08:14 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

I've been to both (or all three if you count...

I've been to both (or all three if you count northern India and southern India separately). Definitely India lite. I wasn't impressed with the ruins in SL, and the southern Indian temples are much...
Forum: Asia
Mar 5th, 2016, 06:15 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

Sorry to hear about the bad hotel. I totally...

Sorry to hear about the bad hotel. I totally failed to find a hotel in Tanjore and did it the other way round - sleeping in Trichy and visiting the Brihadishwara temple in Tanjore on the way to the...
Forum: Asia
Mar 4th, 2016, 05:06 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

Interesting about the cameras. Must be new, I...

Interesting about the cameras. Must be new, I don't remember anything like that from Dec 2010, and I definitely have photos from the inside taken with my camera.
Forum: Asia
Feb 28th, 2016, 07:06 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

I wouldn't write southern India off! Transport in...

I wouldn't write southern India off! Transport in parts of it can be problematic, as it can in other parts of India if you want to get off the main tourist trail. I prefer to take the train, but...
Forum: Asia
Feb 26th, 2016, 08:56 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

Do you mean that the houseboats docked where you...

Do you mean that the houseboats docked where you disembarked? When I did it we moored for the night, but it was well away from any docks. But it was in 2001, can't believe it was that long ago!
Forum: Asia
Feb 26th, 2016, 08:19 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

No, the houseboats are Kettuvallams, formerly...

No, the houseboats are Kettuvallams, formerly used to transport rice and spices.

You might need to do the overnight to find a more rural vibe. But I thought it was as much about chilling out as...
Forum: Asia
Feb 25th, 2016, 07:03 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

Sorry you're not enjoying Kochi so much, but why...

Sorry you're not enjoying Kochi so much, but why are you staying at the Marriott? Even the Marriott website admits it's in Ernakulam, not even Kochi, never mind Fort Kochi, which is where you want to...
Forum: Asia
Feb 22nd, 2016, 08:14 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

Glad you're both functional again! I didn't get...

Glad you're both functional again! I didn't get to ride that toy train (did ride the one to Darjeeling) and will be interested to hear your report.

@scdreamer - I travel to Asia with rehydration...
Forum: Asia
Feb 21st, 2016, 07:37 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

Oh no! I've been sick on the road and I know how...

Oh no! I've been sick on the road and I know how miserable it is.

If the meds you brought with you aren't helping your husband I highly recommend a visit to a local pharmacy. They will have...
Forum: Asia
Feb 20th, 2016, 07:05 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

Oh no - the palace is amazing - I do hope you...

Oh no - the palace is amazing - I do hope you both feel better.

Don't understand the problem with my pix, you shouldn't need any kind of password.

BTW, I suspect the sugar product you saw was...
Forum: Asia
Feb 20th, 2016, 05:59 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

dgunbug - sorry, thanks to the time difference I...

dgunbug - sorry, thanks to the time difference I missed your question. The best time to visit the gardens would be dusk, and I suspect they may be better/last longer at the weekend. If you're still...
Forum: Asia
Feb 19th, 2016, 08:21 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

My cure for that kind of feeling rotten is hot...

My cure for that kind of feeling rotten is hot whisky, lemon and honey, but given where you are you may be able to find hot lemon and ginger instead, and it should work about as well.
Forum: Asia
Feb 19th, 2016, 05:35 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

So sorry you're still sick! Yes, until...

So sorry you're still sick!

Yes, until either the railway or the roads to Hampi improve it is a trek. I suppose you could make it a side trip from Goa, the train to/from Goa isn't bad, but...
Forum: Asia
Feb 17th, 2016, 06:12 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

No, I was sick in Coonoor. I did have a bit of a...

No, I was sick in Coonoor. I did have a bit of a cold in Hampi, but my main complaint was that a lot of the ruins were very ruinous. Dogster and I were in agreement about admiring Vittala, which is...
Forum: Asia
Feb 17th, 2016, 12:08 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

Glad that you enjoyed Hampi more than I (and...

Glad that you enjoyed Hampi more than I (and dogster) did.

@Kathie - places IN Hampi are likely to be more backpacker friendly, Hospet is a better bet.
Forum: Asia
Feb 16th, 2016, 05:30 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

Glad you're doing better with the Malarone. ...

Glad you're doing better with the Malarone.

Also good to read that someone else survived an Indian train trip in reasonable shape. @tripplanner - I think you are confusing commuter trains (likely...
Forum: Asia
Feb 15th, 2016, 05:59 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

Interesting about the national anthem at the...

Interesting about the national anthem at the movies. Many years ago, when I was young, British movie theaters played the national anthem, but at the end of the evening. I have a vague memory that...
Forum: Asia
Feb 14th, 2016, 06:31 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

Oh no! So sorry about the stomach issues. I have...

Oh no! So sorry about the stomach issues. I have no problems with Malarone, but I think there is another poster here who has had trouble.
Forum: Asia
Feb 14th, 2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

Looks like a great trip, dgunbug, looking forward...

Looks like a great trip, dgunbug, looking forward to sharing it! Are you going to the Brindavan Gardens while you're in Mysore? Highly recommend the stop in Tanjore.

The wealth gap in India is...
Forum: Asia
Feb 11th, 2016, 11:29 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

I thought Elephanta was underwhelming, but I had...

I thought Elephanta was underwhelming, but I had just seen Ajanta and Ellora.
Forum: Asia
Feb 11th, 2016, 06:28 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 29,352
Posted By thursdaysd

Ah yes, India, lol. Interested to read about the...

Ah yes, India, lol. Interested to read about the visa on arrival, although I have a ten year visa that's still valid. Good that your flight went so well.

Way (way) back, when I applied for US...
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