The Coconuts Trekking Adventures A journey of discovery for two grey nomads

One sleep to go!

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 27 March 2008 | Views [692] | Comments [8]

Oh my God! Nearly there, one more sleep. No more work!!!! Went to nice Indian Restaurant tonight, the Bay Leaf in Midland. Very nice meal. I reckon we could have fed about 150 people for the same price in India!

Cracked open my 30yr bottle of port tonight. Cork fell in the bottle, but port tasted ok, not fantastic. Thought we may as well drink it, just in case we don't return.

All packed and ready to go. Got some Indian Rupee's today from Jeanette who has just returned from India, they will come in handy.

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Hi to all of you. Yes we haved reached Kolkata. Arrived at 1400hrs after a 30hr train ride. Absolutely fantastic, great people /. Janet has bought a Kanchipuram sari, and a very expensive bag. The bag was $1000 , but it came with a free gold bangle. Over 1 gm in weight. You wait till you see it sharon!! Its Janets wedding aniversary present. Tomorrow look around Kolkata then 9hr overnight train to Darjeeling. Weather cool in Kolkata compared to Chennai. Love Martin and Janet. Cant send photo as no usb port in this computer. Guest house The Bodhi Tree is great have a look on internet.

John Rees Mar 29, 2008 5:06 PM

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Hi Martin, Robin and all, glad you have arrived safely and having a good time. Keep us posted on your adventures. I must say $1000 sounds like a great deal of money for a sari and one gold bangle....... You didnt get ripped off did you?? Have fun, Kerrie

Kerrie Robbins Apr 5, 2008 7:21 PM

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We are in Darjeeling . Not having an easy time of it very frustrating sometimes . Start trekking tomorrow.

Martin

coconuts Apr 5, 2008 8:09 PM

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Hi Mart, Janet and Moon Man
Hope all is well and that the Diamox hasn't been needed. Sounds like a good time being had by all. Janet, a Curry night will be needed to show off all the gold, and the sari! Perth has had entire April rainfall today - so you're not missing much. Love and hugs to you all

viv Apr 6, 2008 12:21 AM

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Hello Boys & Janet
Hope life is continuing to be great for you all & that you are being treated kindly. I am envious of all those delicious curries you must be eating!!!
Very boring here for last 3 nights. So quiet!!!!
Weather cooling down even some good rain.
Looking forward to hearing some more news
take care
Bobbie

Bobbie Batten Apr 11, 2008 6:42 AM

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Hi Janet and Martin.
No apparent update but we have changed IPS
We are now john_rees@westnet.com.au.
Enjoy!!!

John and Sharon

John Rees Apr 13, 2008 12:39 AM

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Hi janet and martin,

Hope all is going well and the trek live up to all you hoped.
Take care til next time will pass on the news to all at weat wing.
louise and maurice

louise and maurice Apr 14, 2008 12:28 PM