Gay Paree (I think that's right!) Looks like you're having a good time. We had snow in Southern Queensland today, but it's only cool here in Wide Bay, still warm enough for some of the younger ones to dip in the Ocean. Another cold front on it's way, I believe. So, no sympathy for those high temperatures. Try not to embaress yourselves! No need to reply to this (Why change the habit of a lifetime?) xx
Locaboat the best Could it be the captain and crew and not Locaboat. About to embark on 3rd cruise, Aquitaine this time after Canal du Centre and Latoral Canal de la Loire. As for pump out stations, holding tank on Penichette massive - pumped out at end of season. Two previous barges perfectly presented and well equiped, mechanics outstanding. Looking forward to another awesome week.
Enjoy your trip, we love France. Bob, you're obviously the "captain" and certainly entitled to your views. When asking about the holding tank, we were told that the holding tank was not in use as there were no pumpout stations on the Garonne canal. And, 8 people a day for several months create a lot of effluent!
I really take my hat off to you two "old farts"! Intrepid travelling for the more mature - did you not do OE? I love reading about your adventures and have come to realize that's partly because as another "old fart" I could never do what you are doing, go guys!
What a different world! I can understand the tradition bit about the neck rings but you still have to ask yourself why are the young girls still doing it? Try to find a good pharmacist for that throat Kevin - take care you two and thanks for the wonderful photos
Trippin' Mate, when do you type out the bloody thing? And do you take notes as you go? Are you perhaps harbouring a tiny Indian lady (as a secretary) in your (large) suitcase?
Whatever, magnificent....
Versatile travel clothing, eh? Might be time to invest in an Icebreaker shirt. Cool in the summer and warm in the winter... Glad you guys are having fun.
Hey, either you're doing such a fantastic job in describing everything that there's need to visit or you're increasing the bucket list of all that read your blog! You certainly bring Bagan and all its sights and sounds alive to my corner of the globe, thank you and good luck with that sore throat
I can't get over the sun block beauty treatment - are you sure it's for that and not sun protection? I used to drink the cane juice squeezed with a similar contraption in Costa Rica in the mid 70s - fascinating to see it still in use today. I bet the 15 hour bus ride will be a bit of a mission, but there again you're still young at heart! Just loving the blog, thank you
Intrepid travellers, yo!
The photos and write up conjure an impression you are treading where no tourist has ventured! It's fascinating and I can't wait for the next installment
Trippin' Mate, sounds like you're having a great time! In some ways, I envy you guys; new culture, interesting places and people.... great fun. I'm stuck in draught ridden Queensland, one days rain since we moved in - 8th August. Same story though, wherever I am, the weather is good (with the possible exception of your own lovely country, where we did see rain!), but the stress is on at the moment. Sound system and new security system in and working. Pool in , concrete and 'coping' tomorrow.(dry, yellow grass in the back is just about still recognizable as grass and not straw!) Electrician back every couple of days for work connected to the pool or the inside of the house, or the set-up for the solar (20 panels going up (5kw) next week), so all is chaos and I'm probably spending more each day than if I were away!
Anyway, have a great time - keep me 'blogged'. xx
We have contact !!! Great blogs to give me an insight into Myanmar. Keep them coming. Mallie looks quite young in the photos - the tropics suit him - will probably get his fat off. I am off to Fiji today.
Robin
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Gay Paree
(I think that's right!) Looks like you're having a good time. We had snow in Southern Queensland today, but it's only cool here in Wide Bay, still warm enough for some of the younger ones to dip in the Ocean. Another cold front on it's way, I believe. So, no sympathy for those high temperatures. Try not to embaress yourselves! No need to reply to this (Why change the habit of a lifetime?) xx