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Forum: Asia
Dec 10th, 2018, 07:59 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

I have photos to add, but the grinch is...

I have photos to add, but the grinch is misbehaving. Maybe I’ll add them later.

The drive to Delhi took about six hours, one highlight being a breakfast stop near Haridwar for masala dosa where a...
Forum: Asia
Dec 9th, 2018, 12:45 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

Thanks inquest, I didn’t get to the confluence of...

Thanks inquest, I didn’t get to the confluence of the rivers, another time maybe....

Another day in Rishikesh.

Ramesh is a gem. Again, he wants to take us walking to see more of Rishikesh, and...
Forum: Asia
Dec 7th, 2018, 07:42 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

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Forum: Asia
Dec 7th, 2018, 12:04 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

Again, the photo glitch returns. Grrrrr, later.

Again, the photo glitch returns. Grrrrr, later.
Forum: Asia
Dec 7th, 2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

Rishikesh day one. Waking up with coffee on...

Rishikesh day one.

Waking up with coffee on our balcony overlooking the Ganges was vicariously refreshing, so many people were exercising or bathing in the cold blue water. Ramesh met us at 10.00...
Forum: Asia
Dec 5th, 2018, 12:01 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

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The Maharajah Bhupinder Singh and friends...
Forum: Asia
Dec 5th, 2018, 11:54 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

Thanks everyone, I have a few more days to post,...

Thanks everyone, I have a few more days to post, while the lake fight ramps up exponentially. I didn’t get arrested on Monday, three others did though. There’s still time for me.

A gruelling day...
Forum: Asia
Dec 2nd, 2018, 07:06 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

Phew, I think the photo thing is sorted !

Phew, I think the photo thing is sorted !
Forum: Asia
Dec 2nd, 2018, 07:05 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

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The Shahi Samadhan tomb complex...
Forum: Asia
Dec 2nd, 2018, 06:54 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

Sixth time lucky, above are some photos of...

Sixth time lucky, above are some photos of Patiala. I have more to post..

jacketwatch, thanks, I hope to post a photo of our meal to enjealous you even more !
tripplanner01, if we don’t care...
Forum: Asia
Dec 2nd, 2018, 06:41 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

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The grand Gymkhana Club...
Forum: Asia
Dec 1st, 2018, 01:14 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

I’ve spent an hour now trying to upload my photos...

I’ve spent an hour now trying to upload my photos from Patiala. So annoyed that it’s this difficult, when I really don’t have any time to spare. Big Grrrrrrr.
Forum: Asia
Dec 1st, 2018, 12:51 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

We met vp_singh in the foyer as we checked into...

We met vp_singh in the foyer as we checked into the Baradari Palace Hotel. It’s a well hidden (two google maps apps going, mine (set to walking) and the drivers (set to driving) - turn left in 600...
Forum: Asia
Nov 30th, 2018, 01:58 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

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Pooris with fresh chutney and masala aloo....
Forum: Asia
Nov 30th, 2018, 01:45 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

Thanks guys, in a way it’s nice to be home. I...

Thanks guys, in a way it’s nice to be home. I appreciate the little things like a hot shower and toilet paper that respects its perforations. At the same time it’s overwhelming, we’re about to make...
Forum: Asia
Nov 28th, 2018, 08:45 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

Grr, here too CaliNurse, the new Fodors is...

Grr, here too CaliNurse, the new Fodors is difficult for iPad.

Thanks for the the correct spelling of kadhi, (I did ask, lol, it’s India), this recipe had buttermilk as a base. The shower wasn’t...
Forum: Asia
Nov 28th, 2018, 11:45 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

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We walked from this bridge......
Forum: Asia
Nov 28th, 2018, 11:36 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

Yes, Kathie it was definitely a gem, and we plan...

Yes, Kathie it was definitely a gem, and we plan to return now that we have an open invite....

Our host has arranged a local bird expert to take us for a walk through the nearby Ramsar listed...
Forum: Asia
Nov 27th, 2018, 11:30 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

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Lovely views...
Forum: Asia
Nov 27th, 2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

Jacketwatch, sad that you have decided not to...

Jacketwatch, sad that you have decided not to return to India, totally understand why though. We also thought this would probably be our last trip, now considering number four.

Today we’re excited...
Forum: Asia
Nov 27th, 2018, 12:35 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

Ohh, CaliNurse, I have lots of photos of the...

Ohh, CaliNurse, I have lots of photos of the ceilings - beautiful painted wonders, many falling into decrepitude. I heard one explanation that Punjab has agriculture as its driving economic force,...
Forum: Asia
Nov 27th, 2018, 12:23 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

“Too true. And yet the Indian section of...

“Too true. And yet the Indian section of Singapore is clean. Maybe there is no trash collection in India. Of course, at one time it was all biodegradable”.


There is trash collection in India,...
Forum: Asia
Nov 26th, 2018, 08:22 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

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Colonial era building which houses the...
Forum: Asia
Nov 26th, 2018, 08:07 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

Ha ha thursdayd, our night trains ended with the...

Ha ha thursdayd, our night trains ended with the trip back from Sapa, and like you we found several sleepers and motorcycles in the hotel foyer. We also saw a body shaped rug in our haveli in...
Forum: Asia
Nov 25th, 2018, 06:49 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 35,710
Posted By sartoric

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The Jain temple....
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