Kashmir

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A few days on a house boat with a couple of visits into the mountains. This included staying a night with the gypsies. Whilst a worthwhile experience, I have never been so pleased to see a shower or traditional toilet. For 2 days I kept eating and drinking to a minimum, so as to avoid the drop down toilet as much as possible! Will I cope?!


Whlist on the mountain trip I went on two seperate horse rides. As a non rider with poor balance this was daunting. Especially the first where the pony was led by a 5 year old girl, along narriow, often steep, footpaths with a long drop down (no, not the toilet type) the mountain on one side, and rocks on the other. I survived, and the 2nd experience was much better. On a proper horse and a proper road. I even managed to get a little confidence! Emma, get Freddy ready, I may be taking you up on those long promised riding lessons?

Generally there was an Army prescence on the roads, but no different to the old road blocks in Central London.



Photos To follow when I find the right I.T.

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Photos

My not so trusty steed
"hold on tight"

The proper horse
no I'm not just standing. Too may horse legs!

Sign at the top of the mountain
Any of your Boarders/skiers would love this. Not very good apres ski though?

Winter Wife/Indian Central Heating
at -5, it works well. Especially when you have to keep taking your shoes off.

Comments

[Ant]

Whoo there!
Horse riding..... Mountaineering next on the list then? Get over the toilets woman! Well actually I suppose that's what you do..... stand over them...haha! No Deli Belly yet then? Off down the curry centre for a chicken koori, promised Giz he can have a little Vindaloo. :)

[philliinindia]

Mountaineering
Did I not mention that I went to the top of the mountain opposite K2? Or does it happen to have the highest cable car in the world? Brrrr freezing

[Nikki]

Laughing !!!!
I am so impressed Flip flops, The thought of you is giving me giggles all day of you on that mule!!!! Dont you look just so comfy. Proud of you. Niknaksxxx

[Nicky]

Following your trip with great enthusiasm and sending you lots of love xxx very impressed with the horse riding!!!

[Emma]

Ponies!
Very impressed with the horse riding!! Good to see what you've been up to, sounds like its all been a real experience. Looking forward to reading more. Take care. xx

[marcia]

horse riding
Glad to see the horse is bigger than the mule in Ait Ben Addou

[philliinindia]

horsing around
fortunately bigger, but I only had to go a few metres on that horse. I hope that picture is still in your safe hands!