Malaysia I had seen the scene with the beggar in Penang. The beggar refused food! I did ask one of the locals about this. If told me a lot of the beggars are part of a syndicate. They are illegal immigrants it seems. It was shown on the local telly. If you want to give something, give food
Well...still sounded fun...lol Wow, you wrote this a while back... I just now read it...lol
Perhaps i too will start telling of my adventures overseas...I currently find myself in Iraq; far from what is considered a vacation.
I am uncertian of your age, but I am guessing we are around the same age, being that I can completely relate to your ThunderCat story...lol
I was writing my girl about the history of the Taj Mahal. I googled
Guahara Begum, mistakenly believing that was Sha Jahans third wifes name. But after reading your blog, I see it was actually his son. I also did not realise it had been his son who imprisoned him...how Ironic and sad...
Well, got to finish writing my girl, thanks for sharing your experience.
You travels so far....... Hi Nahan. What experiences you're having!!! I've just finished reading (admit lots of skimming) your entire Blog. My head hurts and I can't remember right now half of where you've been but I'm amazed, impressed (and occassionly concerned) by your tales. Looking forard to reading more notes as they appear ( You're probably on your way home now!!) Have fun. Gail x
Cambodians vs neighbors Just to answer the question why Khmers (ethnic Cambodians) look different from their neighbors is that they, along with other group of the Mon-Khmer race are the indigenous peoples in this hot region long before the Thai, Lao, and Vietnamese moved southward from southern China (cooler region) from the 13th century onward (this explains the skin difference). They established the Khmer empire whose temple city of Angkor still stands witness today. Cambodia is the remnant of this once great empire, and Khmers are the only Mon-Khmer group to still have a nation-state. In the same way, Khmers are linguistically encircled as the Khmer language is non-tonal, in contrast to the three tonal languages of its neighbors that share characteristics with Chinese.
And then, of course sadly, Cambodians also had much longer in-fighting and genocide than any of its three neighbors.
Anyway, I hope the trip to Cambodia was somehow worth it for you.
'but apparently everything closes at 12.30, only a handful of places remain open later and they are either rediculousley expensive or really seedy. '
sounds like london mate, but less indian restaurants.
'but apparently everything closes at 12.30, only a handful of places remain open later and they are either rediculousley expensive or really seedy. '
sounds like london mate.
ENJOY! Nathan I just found your blob and have really enjoyed reading about your experiences in India thus far. About 6 years ago my husband and I spent one year traveling around the country. We spent 2 months in Chennai then headed to Kerela for 1 month. I was just wondering where you are in Kerela? I must recommed Allapaluza!! Absolutely wonderful little town, the people welcomed us into their homes. If interested we are still in contact with a couple families. Where are you heading next and how long are you planning to stay. GOA is a must! ENJOY THE RIDE! INDIA IS an absolutely amazing place that your stories no one will believe or understand! All the Best, and have a Kind Fisher for me!
Amy
BBB tour Hey man, great to see you're making friends with the locals and some of our less hygenic European cousins.
you need to be adding some photos to your blog now man, however by the looks of things you need to be getting yourself a new camera first.
Peace out.
John D
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Malaysia
I had seen the scene with the beggar in Penang. The beggar refused food! I did ask one of the locals about this. If told me a lot of the beggars are part of a syndicate. They are illegal immigrants it seems. It was shown on the local telly. If you want to give something, give food