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Forum: Asia
Jan 6th, 2018, 01:10 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

I’m not sure about canoes. There were bikes you...

I’m not sure about canoes. There were bikes you could borrow to ride around the island, and a country boat (wooden with oars and motor) that we went on late afternoon to see local village life and...
Forum: Asia
Nov 5th, 2017, 11:33 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

Thanks Lolazahra, if you’re bored there’s a few...

Thanks Lolazahra, if you’re bored there’s a few other TRs of mine on here !

Next trip is loosely planned - Africa in September 2018, but that might change. I won’t last 10 months without going...
Forum: Asia
Nov 1st, 2017, 01:44 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

Hi Habsfan10, You’re in safe hands with...

Hi Habsfan10,

You’re in safe hands with Indian Panorama, have a great trip and please tell us all about it. I’d be happy to answer any questions you have pre trip, and there’s some very helpful...
Forum: Asia
Mar 19th, 2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

Hi julies, thanks for the kind words, it was...

Hi julies, thanks for the kind words, it was indeed a great trip.

We did find beer in Varanasi (albeit the can was wrapped in tin foil, a bit pointless when it's poured into a clear glass, shrug)....
Forum: Asia
Feb 7th, 2017, 01:53 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

CL, good to know the pain of the two domestic...

CL, good to know the pain of the two domestic flight days was maybe worth it.
I get what you're saying about the end of the trip.. I've hunkered down in a hotel by myself too.

Hope your trip is...
Forum: Asia
Feb 6th, 2017, 12:35 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

Thanks for the welcome home everyone. ...

Thanks for the welcome home everyone.

dgunbug, I'm not sure where to next in India, but will await the report of CaliNurse with much anticipation. Our next trip is very up in the air, as DH still...
Forum: Asia
Feb 5th, 2017, 11:56 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

We love India! what's not to love ? Okay,...

We love India! what's not to love ?

Okay, there's the people living with abject poverty, the maimed dogs, the trash and the cow poop. Then there's fabulous food, amazing temples, the colour, the...
Forum: Asia
Feb 5th, 2017, 06:41 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

Thanks for your replies guys. We had a marvellous...

Thanks for your replies guys. We had a marvellous time in south India.

The long slog home, Sunday February 5.

Pick up is at 8.00 for our 11.35 flight to Singapore with Air India. The IP...
Forum: Asia
Feb 5th, 2017, 04:12 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

Varanasi to Chennai, via Delhi, Saturday February...

Varanasi to Chennai, via Delhi, Saturday February 4.

This is another 2 flight transit day, and not without complications. We get the SpiceJet budget airline experience today, as opposed to IndiGo...
Forum: Asia
Feb 5th, 2017, 02:53 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

Correct CaliNurse, we're currently in Changi....

Correct CaliNurse, we're currently in Changi. There's a couple more posts to come, and I'll do a summary - what worked/didn't, and what I would do differently next time when I get home. Pappu works...
Forum: Asia
Feb 4th, 2017, 04:02 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

An early start with Varanasi Walks, Thursday...

An early start with Varanasi Walks, Thursday February 2.

Pappu Tiwari calls for us at 6.00 and we wander in the dark to the nearby Assi ghat to watch the puja. It's the first puja where women are...
Forum: Asia
Feb 3rd, 2017, 04:59 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

April, I look forward to reading your report,...

April, I look forward to reading your report, your houseboat sounds great.

CaliNurse, I didn't know we had synagogues on the Gold Coast, although I believe some distant relative of mine was...
Forum: Asia
Feb 2nd, 2017, 07:17 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

Thanks for those tips inquest, the wifi is...

Thanks for those tips inquest, the wifi is rubbish here, so I can't access the website, but will try to visit holyweaves. We had a famous lassi today...

TP and Yestravel, make the effort, it is so...
Forum: Asia
Feb 1st, 2017, 06:49 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

Progol and dgunbug, (we have lots of palm trees...

Progol and dgunbug, (we have lots of palm trees and canals on the Gold Coast too) I wasn't quite bored, but didn't need three nights in the backwaters. I was talked out of a night on a houseboat,...
Forum: Asia
Jan 30th, 2017, 10:58 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

CaliNurse, the lightening struck...

CaliNurse, the lightening struck needmorevacation, the report can be found under the Myanmar country tab, if you've not already done so.
For the last night in Chennai, I've booked Pleasant Stay...
Forum: Asia
Jan 29th, 2017, 07:29 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

A day in the back waters. Saturday January 28. ...

A day in the back waters. Saturday January 28.

We start the day with our new friends, sharing breakfast around 8.00, idly with coconut chutney, masala omelette, great coffee, toast with fresh...
Forum: Asia
Jan 29th, 2017, 07:26 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

Progol, the food has been exceptional everywhere,...

Progol, the food has been exceptional everywhere, we are so very lucky.
CaliNurse, thanks for the correct spelling, I've had plenty of time to write, so will post a few days now.

Pala to the...
Forum: Asia
Jan 29th, 2017, 07:34 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

dgunbug, I agree, Tamil Nadu is far more...

dgunbug, I agree, Tamil Nadu is far more interesting. Luckily we don't attach too much importance to birthdays, special or otherwise, they're all just another day. We had a pleasant day today,...
Forum: Asia
Jan 29th, 2017, 07:29 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

Oh yes TP, how perceptive of you. The western...

Oh yes TP, how perceptive of you. The western ghats mountain range separates the two states, it keeps a lot of the rain in Kerala. The language is different, Tamil as opposed to Mallilalam (spelling...
Forum: Asia
Jan 29th, 2017, 12:50 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

Cali, thanks for your continued encouragement, I...

Cali, thanks for your continued encouragement, I do appreciate it. I'll look out for kulfi. We're currently in the back waters, it's had some good points, and some not so good. Today is the birthday,...
Forum: Asia
Jan 28th, 2017, 05:31 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

dgunbug, we had the same driver experience, first...

dgunbug, we had the same driver experience, first time little communication and many misunderstandings. This time with Siva has enriched our experience considerably.
You're welcome TP.
Progol, yes...
Forum: Asia
Jan 27th, 2017, 10:15 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

Slowly CaliNurse. There was a handrail, and the...

Slowly CaliNurse. There was a handrail, and the steps were even and shallow.
No unsavouryness meant at all, just perhaps the Australian way of using slang terms in general conversation. I was...
Forum: Asia
Jan 27th, 2017, 07:00 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

TP, I think it was CaliNurse that mentioned the...

TP, I think it was CaliNurse that mentioned the drivers get a per day allowance. Some may choose to pocket the funds by sleeping in the car. I guess it depends on the stature of the driver. Siva is...
Forum: Asia
Jan 27th, 2017, 05:38 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

I should have made it clearer, you can take...

I should have made it clearer, you can take photos with a phone, just not a camera. They have concerns that a camera could contain a bomb.

A day in Madurai, Tuesday January 24.

Ready to go at...
Forum: Asia
Jan 27th, 2017, 06:24 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,771
Posted By sartoric

Alcohol free day.

Alcohol free day.
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