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Date: 23rd May 2012
Thank you for sharing this contact.
I am just back home in Canada after spending 2 weeks with Raj and my daughter in India. I want to thank you again for sharing his contact information with me. Everything you mentioned about him in your blog, I found to be true. It was fun spending the time with Raj and getting to know India and him a little bit better. I will definitely recommend Raj to other people who might be interested in touring around India in great style. Comment received 22nd May 2012.
From Blog: Touring India with Raj, in a White Ambassador Car.
Thank you for sharing this contact.
I am just back home in Canada after spending 2 weeks with Raj and my daughter in India. I want to thank you again for sharing his contact information with me. Everything you mentioned about him in your blog, I found to be true. It was fun spending the time with Raj and getting to know India and him a little bit better. I will definitely recommend Raj to other people who might be interested in touring around India in great style. Comment received 22nd May 2012.
From Blog: Touring India with Raj, in a White Ambassador Car.
Date: 16th May 2012
Tourist numbers were definitely down. Everyone was complaining about it - although we heard varying estimates as to how much - about a third, seemed to be the general consensus. In some ways this was an advantage for us, less queuing, less crowded, but in others it was a disadvantage (lead to more hassling for 'baksheesh'). People also complained about 'relaxation of rules'. Nothing major - caleche drivers for instance waiting outside of hotels, (previously they had specially designated areas), kids washing car windows at traffic lights etc. In Siwa, more smuggling. We never felt threatened in any way in Egypt - I think social control is too strong, for people to make things difficult for foreigners, and I think they want to give tourists a positive impression, so they encourage more people to visit.
From Blog: A Donkey Cart Ride Through Rural Luxor.
Tourist numbers were definitely down. Everyone was complaining about it - although we heard varying estimates as to how much - about a third, seemed to be the general consensus. In some ways this was an advantage for us, less queuing, less crowded, but in others it was a disadvantage (lead to more hassling for 'baksheesh'). People also complained about 'relaxation of rules'. Nothing major - caleche drivers for instance waiting outside of hotels, (previously they had specially designated areas), kids washing car windows at traffic lights etc. In Siwa, more smuggling. We never felt threatened in any way in Egypt - I think social control is too strong, for people to make things difficult for foreigners, and I think they want to give tourists a positive impression, so they encourage more people to visit.
From Blog: A Donkey Cart Ride Through Rural Luxor.
Date: 16th May 2012
No tourists?
I just read an article about Egypt on the National Geographic. They said that since the revolution there are almost no tourists at the temple sites i.e. 150 per day instead of 3000. This is a major loss of income. Did you find that? Also now there is less control, more theft and unrest. Be interested in your comments.
From Blog: A Donkey Cart Ride Through Rural Luxor.
No tourists?
I just read an article about Egypt on the National Geographic. They said that since the revolution there are almost no tourists at the temple sites i.e. 150 per day instead of 3000. This is a major loss of income. Did you find that? Also now there is less control, more theft and unrest. Be interested in your comments.
From Blog: A Donkey Cart Ride Through Rural Luxor.
Date: 15th May 2012
Rural Luxor
We were amazed at the rural villages where animals and people lived and worked together could be found so close to one of the main tourist attractions in Egypt. You have a great aptitude for finding a guide that can introduce you to the homes and lives of ordinary people - really interesting.
From Blog: A Donkey Cart Ride Through Rural Luxor.
Rural Luxor
We were amazed at the rural villages where animals and people lived and worked together could be found so close to one of the main tourist attractions in Egypt. You have a great aptitude for finding a guide that can introduce you to the homes and lives of ordinary people - really interesting.
From Blog: A Donkey Cart Ride Through Rural Luxor.
Date: 4th May 2012
Temples and tombs
Isn't the Luxor museum fantastic? I never expected to see shoes, wooden items all preserved. Your descriptions brought it all back - waiting to hear the next installment.
From Blog: Temples, Tombs and Tutankhamun.
Temples and tombs
Isn't the Luxor museum fantastic? I never expected to see shoes, wooden items all preserved. Your descriptions brought it all back - waiting to hear the next installment.
From Blog: Temples, Tombs and Tutankhamun.
lovely house boat and great food and service.
if you want to find paradise on earth this is it, this is it, this is it.
From Blog: Life on Dal Lake.
Date: 3rd May 2012
Me too
And that's just what I like Tracey
From Blog: Temples, Tombs and Tutankhamun.
Me too
And that's just what I like Tracey
From Blog: Temples, Tombs and Tutankhamun.
Date: 1st May 2012
We were quite lucky, as we had our own guide and he kept the beggars away!!
From Blog: Bonbons and Baksheesh.
We were quite lucky, as we had our own guide and he kept the beggars away!!
From Blog: Bonbons and Baksheesh.
Date: 1st May 2012
Welcome back!
Glad to see you are back on form in your blog!
From Blog: Bonbons and Baksheesh.
Welcome back!
Glad to see you are back on form in your blog!
From Blog: Bonbons and Baksheesh.
Date: 2nd February 2012
photos of the butchers
Love the photos! I miss traveling so much! Although I have to admit the paychecks are nice. We just got moved into a townhouse and signed an 18 month lease. I guess we won't be doing much traveling for the next bit. We're looking forward to putting up some photos from our past trips on the walls. Take care, Kathie
From Blog: Seen From A Bus: Morocco.
photos of the butchers
Love the photos! I miss traveling so much! Although I have to admit the paychecks are nice. We just got moved into a townhouse and signed an 18 month lease. I guess we won't be doing much traveling for the next bit. We're looking forward to putting up some photos from our past trips on the walls. Take care, Kathie
From Blog: Seen From A Bus: Morocco.
Date: 1st February 2012
You write very well. You should try to get your travelogues published. the photos really add interest to the text.
From Blog: Seen From A Bus: Morocco.
You write very well. You should try to get your travelogues published. the photos really add interest to the text.
From Blog: Seen From A Bus: Morocco.
Date: 24th January 2012
Sounds amazing, but not something I would enjoy. When are you returning to England?
From Blog: Hammam - Where The World Slows Down.
Sounds amazing, but not something I would enjoy. When are you returning to England?
From Blog: Hammam - Where The World Slows Down.
Djemaa el-Fna. The not so square - square.
Thanks for your comment. It's nice to know someone's actually seen the b log!
From Blog: Djemaa el-Fna. The not so square, square.
Date: 18th January 2012
Love the blog
Thanks for sending the email. It was so good to hear from you again. Glad you enjoyed our guide! Love the water seller. Those henna hustlers are relentless but polite. Wish we were still on the road.
From Blog: Djemaa el-Fna. The not so square, square.
Love the blog
Thanks for sending the email. It was so good to hear from you again. Glad you enjoyed our guide! Love the water seller. Those henna hustlers are relentless but polite. Wish we were still on the road.
From Blog: Djemaa el-Fna. The not so square, square.
A wonderfully engaging portrait.
From Blog: Djemaa el-Fna. The not so square, square.
Date: 16th January 2012
Morocco
Hi! Glad to hear you enjoyed Morocco! I loved your Henna Hustlers and Juice seller photos. For us now it's back to work, and only dreaming of a next trip - which won't be for a while now I expect. Take care, Kathie
From Blog: Djemaa el-Fna. The not so square, square.
Morocco
Hi! Glad to hear you enjoyed Morocco! I loved your Henna Hustlers and Juice seller photos. For us now it's back to work, and only dreaming of a next trip - which won't be for a while now I expect. Take care, Kathie
From Blog: Djemaa el-Fna. The not so square, square.
Date: 16th January 2012
You are certainly in form again! We spent a week in Morocco some years ago when we were livingin Nerja, Spain. It was a coach trip organized for Spanish seniors. Our guide spoke English and German. We really liked Morocco. We were there in April when it was not too hot. The fruit trees were in blossom and the Atlas mountains in the background were snow-covered.
From Blog: Djemaa el-Fna. The not so square, square.
You are certainly in form again! We spent a week in Morocco some years ago when we were livingin Nerja, Spain. It was a coach trip organized for Spanish seniors. Our guide spoke English and German. We really liked Morocco. We were there in April when it was not too hot. The fruit trees were in blossom and the Atlas mountains in the background were snow-covered.
From Blog: Djemaa el-Fna. The not so square, square.
Date: 16th January 2012
Tastes of Morocco
Excellent photos and descriptions - mouth-watering even.
From Blog: Djemaa el-Fna. The not so square, square.
Tastes of Morocco
Excellent photos and descriptions - mouth-watering even.
From Blog: Djemaa el-Fna. The not so square, square.
Date: 29th May 2011
Two wheels - will travel
Great sequence of photos. Hilarious and horrifying
From Blog: Anything Goes....
Two wheels - will travel
Great sequence of photos. Hilarious and horrifying
From Blog: Anything Goes....
Date: 28th May 2011
Congratulations
We've also enjoyed following your adventures through your blog - a lot of interesting people and places.
From Blog: Ba Dong Beach - The End Of The Road.
Congratulations
We've also enjoyed following your adventures through your blog - a lot of interesting people and places.
From Blog: Ba Dong Beach - The End Of The Road.
Date: 15th May 2011
Great photos
Especially like the boat women, one with lilac gloves and the woman rowing standing up.
From Blog: The Mekong Delta.
Great photos
Especially like the boat women, one with lilac gloves and the woman rowing standing up.
From Blog: The Mekong Delta.
Date: 15th May 2011
Can't believe your adventures and can't wait to see you soon. Please let us know when you will come to visit in Stubbington,
From Blog: The Mekong Delta.
Can't believe your adventures and can't wait to see you soon. Please let us know when you will come to visit in Stubbington,
From Blog: The Mekong Delta.
Date: 16th April 2011
Good Photo's
I am from Kashmir and from Shalla family. Kashmir is the best part of the world. Good work.
From Blog: Life on Dal Lake.
Good Photo's
I am from Kashmir and from Shalla family. Kashmir is the best part of the world. Good work.
From Blog: Life on Dal Lake.
Date: 14th April 2011
delicate
Hi Tracey, proves again how very delicate the balance is and how everythings connected. So you're beginning your journey through Cambodia. I'll be following by reading your adventures and along the way learn something.
From Blog: The Mekong In Cambodia.
delicate
Hi Tracey, proves again how very delicate the balance is and how everythings connected. So you're beginning your journey through Cambodia. I'll be following by reading your adventures and along the way learn something.
From Blog: The Mekong In Cambodia.
astrid
non-member comment
great story
great story. and yes, sometimes we don't know what we've got...but others we do, and are happy to get rid of.... what is good for one, isn't for another. Are the donkeys eaten now or having a big celebration?? ;) and the women?..
From Blog: Siwa Oasis.