INDIA | Wednesday, 18 Jan 2012 | Views [624]
We had stayed in Jaipur longer than expected and finally it was time to move on. We booked a train to Pushkar.
The train does not go to Pushkar but stops in Ajmer. From there it is a short 1/2 hour taxi ride through a winding canyon. Pushkar ... Read more >
INDIA | Friday, 13 Jan 2012 | Views [704]
We took a day trip to Ahbaneri to see the step well that was built in the 9 th century. It has 11 levels of zigzagging steps leading down to the water 20 meters below. Around the 13 th century a palace was built onto one side. It was used by royals ... Read more >
INDIA | Thursday, 5 Jan 2012 | Views [1359]
Our 22:30 arrival in Delhi was your typical “Welcome to India”. The hotel Amax Guest House was true to their word that a boy with a card would meet us at gate 5. However, when we got to the car, it had a flat tire. Of course ... Read more >
AUSTRIA | Friday, 23 Dec 2011 | Views [840]
On 23 December, Hermann accompanied us on the train to Munich and saw us safely on the train to Passau, where we were met at the station by my son, Len, and his brother-in-law, Markus. We drove the 20 minutes to Andorf where Markus, his wife Claudia, ... Read more >
GERMANY | Monday, 19 Dec 2011 | Views [594]
I arrived in Munich on
19 December, and despite not seeing each other for 39 years, Hermann
& I recognized each other immediately. He took me to a small
Christmas market, where my attempts at vegetarianism were shattered
by a nice fat red ... Read more >
INDONESIA | Thursday, 10 Feb 2011 | Views [960]
We took a taxi to Sanur and caught a boat to Lembongan, 1.5 hours to the south and slightly east. This is a small island where the busiest street has no street lights, the major mode of transportation around the island is motorbike ... Read more >
INDONESIA | Tuesday, 8 Feb 2011 | Views [956]
Ubud – again
The weather was bad in northern Bali, so we returned to Ubud. Len & Michaela were still at the same home stay and saved a room for our return. We really did nothing in Ubud, except take some incredible walks though rice ... Read more >
INDONESIA | Monday, 7 Feb 2011 | Views [3784]
AMED
We took a taxi to Amed (3 hours away for $30). We had an excellent driver who spoke really good English and turned out to be a tour guide for us, as well.
Firstly, he asked us if we had ever heard of Luwak coffee – made famous ... Read more >
INDONESIA | Tuesday, 1 Feb 2011 | Views [1291]
UBUD
We took a 1.5 hour taxi to Ubud, as it was the same price and much faster than taking a 'bemo' local bus. Most homes in Indonesia have stone/brick walls around them, with many small buildings within the compound that house ... Read more >
INDONESIA | Thursday, 27 Jan 2011 | Views [806]
We then flew to Denpasar, Bali, while Len & Michaela decided to brave the 20 hour bus ride. We spent the afternoon on the beach watching the surfers gracefully riding the 2 meter waves. Because of the massive waves and resulting undertow, it was ... Read more >
INDONESIA | Sunday, 23 Jan 2011 | Views [894] | Comments [1]
Jakarta
After some weather delays in Edmonton then again in Vancouver we got to Hong Kong 40+ minutes late for our 1.5 hour lay over/ transfer. Hong Kong was great in having reps waiting at the gate with people's names and destinations ... Read more >
INDIA | Saturday, 25 Sep 2010 | Views [968]
When we got to Kolkata I guarded the bags while the kids went to find a hotel. One thing that was noticably different in Kolkata was the lack of cows in the street. Apparently, the city has removed the cows - maybe to a pasture??:) ... Read more >
INDIA | Thursday, 23 Sep 2010 | Views [699]
It had been raining the entire time we were in Pelling. The washed out road situation did not improve. In fact, the roads were the worst any of us had ever experienced not only in India, but anywhere. My sore arm and elbow really took a beating. By the ... Read more >
INDIA | Tuesday, 21 Sep 2010 | Views [864]
Google Maps explain why the 120 km journeys took 5-6 hours. It will make you dizzy.
We decided to head to Pelling. Although all weather reports from internet, travellers, and locals indicated that the forecast was for more rain, ... Read more >
INDIA | Saturday, 18 Sep 2010 | Views [711]
Sikkim is an area that was its own country up until the mid 70’s, and then they were kind of bribed to become part of India. They were given loads of money for infrastructure (real sidewalks!) and have maintained an almost national park ... Read more >
INDIA | Wednesday, 15 Sep 2010 | Views [770]
Darjeeling is 2200 meters above sea level and is a cool 22C. We had to get our fleeces out, as we had just left Bodhgaya with 42C. It rained most of the time we were there, and had to make sure we brought our umbrellas ... Read more >
INDIA | Wednesday, 15 Sep 2010 | Views [810]
This is where the Buddha sat under the Bodhi Tree and became enlightened. Mahabodhi Mahavihara is a world heritage site and a Buddhist pilgrimage site. A sapling of the original tree sits in the exact spot. The entire ... Read more >
INDIA | Monday, 13 Sep 2010 | Views [871]
If you have the ability to zoom in on the pictures I post, do so, as there is usually a lot more going on than initially meets the eye. Varanasi is a sensory overload. Unfortunately, I can only offer you the visual, but while selecting ... Read more >
INDIA | Friday, 10 Sep 2010 | Views [874]
I knew it was coming. Apparently everyone gets them from time to time. It usually is a culmination of days and events, not just a single day. Today was that ‘last straw’ day. I tried to be non-judgemental ... Read more >
INDIA | Thursday, 9 Sep 2010 | Views [946] | Comments [1]
We had only the Lonely Planet to help us find a place to stay. Our tuktuk driver, from the train, made a recommendation (I’m sure for a finding fee) that was a bit more than we wanted to pay. Len scouted out the room and came ... Read more >
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