Tiger Hill and Darjeeling

Asia
December 26th 2009

Published: December 28th 2009

We had to, it was a must. Despite the fact that we had rechristened Kurseong, Land of the White Mist instead of Land of the White Orchid, and our chances of seeing an impressive sunrise over the Himalayas being so slim, we dutifully climbed into Soubash’s trusty Maruti Suzuki armed with a flask of hot tea and woolly blankets and set off at 4am. The incredibly twisting and turning road with a s... Read Full Entry

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Meryl Dunton-Rose

Mert

A long time traveller with a father with itchy feet who encouraged me to see all. So glad the pandemic is over! Another long sojourn in Europe this year 2023 with an exciting three weeks in Sri Lanka as the culmination of the trip. Graeme and I travel well together and enjoy exploring some of the unusual and some of the well-trodden sights the world has to offer. Plans for Gino our motorhome to be travelling through Italy, Albania and Montenegro this year interspersed with family events and a 100th birthday party! More on that later. ... full info

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30th December 2009

Jessamie
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Tiger Hill sounds incredible- so glad you got to do that! The steep stairs that went on forever remind me of the inca trail and I think I know how grandma must have felt!

6th January 2010

Roger
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Wow!
Meryl, if you ever get sick of being an EC (!!!), you definitely have a future as a travel writer. The prose and the photos are fantastic, including those of the ordinary (washing etc.). Hope you keep well and keep having fun!!! Roger xx

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