tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33657402956945908072024-03-05T15:23:55.192+00:00The Holden-Fells Explore....... India and South East Asia
Rob and Sonjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15059677760559706580noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365740295694590807.post-19239888888216840202013-04-04T12:10:00.001+01:002013-04-04T12:10:56.980+01:00Oh no! Not another blog! Well, as we sit here in Bangkok airport, trying to hang on desperately to our shorts, flip flops and the memories of our holiday before the tiredness of travel wipes it away, I thought a moment of reflection was called for. <br/> <br/><strong><u>First some stats: </u></strong> <br/>10 flights, 12 buses, 7 boats, 4 ferries, 1 rickshaw and dozens of tuk tuks of varying kinds.<br/> <br/>19 different places, 25 hotels and 24 beds (most of which were very comfy).<br/> <br/>1 cheeky KFC, 4 McDonalds (don't tell anyone though, we were desperate), 324 large bottles of water, 58 games of backgammon and enough bottles of beer that we can't quite recall!<br/> <br/>39 fantastic sunsets, 3 blazing rows and lots of love to make up for it!<br/> <br/> <br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMgBii3davA9VepFiSzjiHDqxpNMjpntcDS7uD1XAhv6BQ9d8OPyBtTHjdNZOGKmsAvY7au8vq638EmbPyY2HyVbYrM1JWZ4eTAHBt5CgoYue4TfpqhDfNeEXYoL44Og0-FSbOYsKV-M/s2048/Photo%25252027%252520Mar%2525202013%25252011%25253A15.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMgBii3davA9VepFiSzjiHDqxpNMjpntcDS7uD1XAhv6BQ9d8OPyBtTHjdNZOGKmsAvY7au8vq638EmbPyY2HyVbYrM1JWZ4eTAHBt5CgoYue4TfpqhDfNeEXYoL44Og0-FSbOYsKV-M/s500/Photo%25252027%252520Mar%2525202013%25252011%25253A15.jpg" id="blogsy-1365073850424.6875" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="415" height="385"></a> </div>
<br/> <strong><u>Poverty = lack of obesity</u></strong><br/>We were shocked to see the people of Thailand had put on a few pounds since we last visited 5 years ago. Perhaps the influx of fast food and tourist money has had an inflating affect on the normally slight frames of the South East Asian races. We certainly noticed that the other wealthy cities of Singapore and Kuala Lumpur had a shockingly great number of fatties too. In contrast Indians and Cambodians had the bodies that supermodels starve themselves for, sadly, the poverty really has a direct link. Perhaps we should stop spending a fortune on gyms and health food and get a job that pays a lot less, it might have the same effect.<br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4KIkhwIvSWVwK-nYXSyCl0w2KGndrTG13r3fy-tcobm9H0Juie3IaX2ut6J7uh2B3nJUHMVOKUROWNEAnIiEdQGQtThhzA5I0KucOssjM7x9jRxxJQG5yUU11OQ_pR5orb6HYC6ZfXmQ/s1600/Photo%25252025%252520Feb%2525202013%25252001%25253A50.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4KIkhwIvSWVwK-nYXSyCl0w2KGndrTG13r3fy-tcobm9H0Juie3IaX2ut6J7uh2B3nJUHMVOKUROWNEAnIiEdQGQtThhzA5I0KucOssjM7x9jRxxJQG5yUU11OQ_pR5orb6HYC6ZfXmQ/s500/Photo%25252025%252520Feb%2525202013%25252001%25253A50.jpg" id="blogsy-1365073850345.205" class="alignleft" alt="" width="300" height="400"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love Shrek's smile!</td></tr></tbody></table>
<br/><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><u>A smile costs nothing!</u><br>
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Sadly, many smiles fell on blank/ stony faces on our travels. In India there is such hardship that smiles do not come as easily and more often than not, Rob and I were viewed only as a "walking wallet". In Thailand, the people are generally unimpressed with foreigners (farangs) and so a smile was harder to cajole. In Singapore you are "invisible" so your smile is a wasted effort. But in Cambodia, my faith was restored! A smiling nation of friendly people and my favourite place in all our travels for this reason. They are genuinely happy to see you in their country and will show you their pearly whites whether you are buying something, asking something or just passing by. I really hope that the growing number of tourists do not spoil this<strong style="font-weight: bold; ">.</strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></strong></strong></strong><br/><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); 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-webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Okay, so most people back home have probably not heard of palm oil or know what it's used for so I will explain. First off, there are many different kinds of palms: palms that make palm sugar and palm juice (vital ingredient in Asian cooking), coconut palms, water palms (good for roof coverings) etc etc and finally, a palm that produces palm oil from the palm nut. This oil is used in producing plastics and lubricants (not the sexy kind) and proves very lucrative business! So much so that vast areas of South East Asia have been densely covered in palm oil plantations. We knew that Borneo has lost over 50% of it's rainforest and that the loss of habitat is endangering the lives of many species of wildlife, including the infamous orangutan. So we were confused to find Borneo lush and green with no obvious bald spots. Until we looked closer.... and realised that much of the green is in fact palm plantations rather than rainforest (50%) which does not provide a liveable place for any animal as there is no food and the constant threat of machinery. We could understand the loss of your country's unique spaces for financial gain, but more than likely the Big Boys are the ones making the money whilst the people further down the chain and just losing their countryside<strong style="font-weight: bold; ">.</strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong><br/><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); 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-webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> <strong><u>The Plastic Bag War</u></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong><br/><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); 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-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Litter, litter everywhere and not a bin in sight! It was horrifying to see the amount of plastic rubbish littering just about everywhere on our travels. Asia seems to be developing a love of plastic packaging that goes beyond what we have in the UK. Buy a fruit shake and it comes not just in the throwaway plastic cup but also with a plastic bag to carry it in. Whilst the fruit and veg comes as naked as you like ( a rarety in the likes of Tescos), every other food item comes mini sized and/or double wrapped. Even the Pot Noodles come with a extra layer of plastic. The supermarket bags are so small and useless that you have to use double the amount to carry home your items and when I cleverly handed over my old bags to reuse, they would look at me like I had two heads, tuck my bags under the counter and get new ones out. Aaaaah! Cambodia and India have the worst issues with rubbish due to the lack of money in the infrastructure to dispose of it. Towns don't have bins and rubbish piles up in every corner of the street while bus journeys showed plastic blighted every inch of land. Out of our 25 hotels, only one offered a water bottle refill service to reduce the amount of bottles bought and only one seemed to be recycling glass and plastic. What a shame theses beautiful countries are being over run with something they can't control.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong><br/><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); 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Hey folks, it's been a while since our last blog, but we didn't want to bore you with tales of white sandy beaches and photos of glorious sunsets! Nevertheless we've been busy, working hard on getting a tan and and expanding our minds with a lot of literature.<br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuR3Ri7ET9Jn6KxcqUzw4av-PBXtdmIncqIfwIOOAV2QIzpPu10QvWwZIQI7aw9OTUngNsqbnd0AGIaf6oWaj9E6-stULOcdnNi1mLR0Tr1AHKQW-CrBsRN5n3iqv3_up8S0iGywdctZc/s2048/Photo%25252018%252520Mar%2525202013%25252018%25253A27.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuR3Ri7ET9Jn6KxcqUzw4av-PBXtdmIncqIfwIOOAV2QIzpPu10QvWwZIQI7aw9OTUngNsqbnd0AGIaf6oWaj9E6-stULOcdnNi1mLR0Tr1AHKQW-CrBsRN5n3iqv3_up8S0iGywdctZc/s500/Photo%25252018%252520Mar%2525202013%25252018%25253A27.jpg" id="blogsy-1364186093319.4329" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div>
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<span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">After Cambodia we had a night stopover in Bangkok and then flew to Krabi to officially start the last leg of our tour (beach and relaxation on South Thailand's beaches). First stop, a very touristy area called Ao Nang, near Krabi. Mistake!!! Too many tourists, very expensive and poor beach. We soon realised that we'd actually been there some four years earlier and had not been too impressed then either. Fortunately our wooden bungalow on stilts with "natural air conditioning" (aka holes in the walls) was excellent and we enjoyed many games of Pétanque with our French host, helped along with the odd bottle of beer. We did spend a day on the scooter visiting some amazing beaches along the coast hunting for a better place to stay but unfortunately all the totally gorgeous, secluded beaches with fantastic views are dominated by 5 star luxury resorts so it not an option for us. We also took a longtail boat to the semi-secluded Railey beach but after three nights we were ready to move on to somewhere quieter, perhaps more like Otres beach in Cambodia.</span><br>
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<span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">The second destination in Thailand was to the island of Koh Lanta, a few hours bus and a short car ferry south of Krabi. Unfortunately we were both ill for the best part of the week we stayed there and so perhaps didn't really see all Koh Lanta had to offer. Again, we weren't really enamoured by our beach which despite having 4 km of beautiful white sand, lacked a little atmosphere and nightlife so we spent another day on the scooter checking out the other beaches on the island. No luck once more but we whiled most of the days away with a few hours on the beach trying to recover from our stomach bugs. Koh Lanta has some lovely beaches but something wasn't quite doing it for us. Maybe it was because we were ill, or perhaps we were longing for something more like Otres beach.</span><br>
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The next leg of our tour was to the sleepy seaside town of Kep. Like Kampot, Kep is surprisingly quiet and laid back, but this is how we like it. Our fantastic accommodation, an eco resort, was set back from the sea, high up within the mountain jungle and National Park. The area commands incredible gorgeous panoramic views of the sea and sunsets which we discovered on our three hour walk when we first arrived.<br/><br/><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSCxvaV1zbpLu1RB1fjtiH9gnVjO11eLo-PvQ2mrFEdvpkPRn2g0-BwaSxaKCxSYwytKcQWGbXPWWINRAudLjJdlGEjZiXmXC_X-lgCaLD-t7hNiE-JM0VpkL-XgKTsjSqyz13lDLtCUk/s2048/Photo%25252026%252520Feb%2525202013%25252012%25253A23.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSCxvaV1zbpLu1RB1fjtiH9gnVjO11eLo-PvQ2mrFEdvpkPRn2g0-BwaSxaKCxSYwytKcQWGbXPWWINRAudLjJdlGEjZiXmXC_X-lgCaLD-t7hNiE-JM0VpkL-XgKTsjSqyz13lDLtCUk/s500/Photo%25252026%252520Feb%2525202013%25252012%25253A23.jpg" id="blogsy-1362485887299.4644" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="338" height="452"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous Kep sunsets</td></tr></tbody></table>
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Living within the forest presents some natural challenges such as sharing your room with the local wildlife, troops of ants, watch-strap eating mice and the odd spider to name a few. Our first night was a nightmare with neither of us getting any sleep. Just as we were dropping off, an incredibly loud frog-type noise bellowed out inches from my head. I'll freely admit that I nearly shat myself and dived across the bed onto Sonja for protection. The modern man!! Anyway, on inspection behind a large picture on our wall, we found not one gecko... but a whole family of them including about 15 eggs stuck to the wall, some unhatched. They were removed for us, but the trauma of the first night prevented us from getting any great sleep for the following three nights as our ears and eyes were tuned into any rustle or creep around the room. Embarrassing!!<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqrHy06RwCWvGm0xsm_D77prK6Dkdgt0yG65Mxx5d5HoII8Z6Dnvg_WcOWCVV1bO_YbY8mai9STD0S2HffDH3Zoj2XZtBFjlVGFWjkRigqCbRw6TJOTRHxC9T5qplnkoUb5Xgm7CivXa8/s2048/Photo%25252027%252520Feb%2525202013%25252008%25253A38.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqrHy06RwCWvGm0xsm_D77prK6Dkdgt0yG65Mxx5d5HoII8Z6Dnvg_WcOWCVV1bO_YbY8mai9STD0S2HffDH3Zoj2XZtBFjlVGFWjkRigqCbRw6TJOTRHxC9T5qplnkoUb5Xgm7CivXa8/s500/Photo%25252027%252520Feb%2525202013%25252008%25253A38.jpg" id="blogsy-1362485887289.1829" class="alignleft" alt="" width="300" height="400"></a></div>
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Despite the nighttime antics, we did manage to see some sights during our days. Taking a little motorbike out for the day we took ourselves out for a tour of one of the local pepper plantations, Kampot's most famous produce. We tested the peppercorns straight from the bush and learned about the difference between green, black, white and red pepper (you can test Sonja later).<br/><br/><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDd9P_Y5a8hyphenhyphenZhUtkyLMMEPg0jfRbFAtiagEam-6QVPtCU6s8FwXDNcC7P2xXlaXIiGg9n9GDL5Jby_qzsQHEmguR1uqv70_O2H6riYm6FcU8duc1vP4l5fqiW67L0bqbAfdIg26tn4dU/s2048/Photo%25252027%252520Feb%2525202013%25252012%25253A14.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDd9P_Y5a8hyphenhyphenZhUtkyLMMEPg0jfRbFAtiagEam-6QVPtCU6s8FwXDNcC7P2xXlaXIiGg9n9GDL5Jby_qzsQHEmguR1uqv70_O2H6riYm6FcU8duc1vP4l5fqiW67L0bqbAfdIg26tn4dU/s500/Photo%25252027%252520Feb%2525202013%25252012%25253A14.jpg" id="blogsy-1362485887283.3513" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="368"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Giant crab!!</td></tr></tbody></table>
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Kep is also famous for it crab so one evening we headed down to the crab market and sampled the well-hyped crab and green pepper combo. Well, Sonja did, I chickened out and had fish and chips.<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv_PojLl-GrUIQsYMb8vyK9FTAv1f360R3957doti9lnn1zGLNu1tS1-Jrb4OznMcWyJjP-nptp9iPyiMsSqYHYlQVbHEuc0FH25vJ7eiyD7ha6u_kY9n2843vt9QzhR4axgzhp43TEiQ/s2048/Photo%25252027%252520Feb%2525202013%25252013%25253A32.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv_PojLl-GrUIQsYMb8vyK9FTAv1f360R3957doti9lnn1zGLNu1tS1-Jrb4OznMcWyJjP-nptp9iPyiMsSqYHYlQVbHEuc0FH25vJ7eiyD7ha6u_kY9n2843vt9QzhR4axgzhp43TEiQ/s500/Photo%25252027%252520Feb%2525202013%25252013%25253A32.jpg" id="blogsy-1362485887276.649" class="alignnone" alt="" width="378" height="283"></a></div>
We also spent a day on Rabbit Island, a short boat trip from Kep seafront. With only a few basic bungalows and cafes, Rabbit island offers travellers a chance to find a deserted beach or two if you're prepared for a walk. Despite Sonja slicing her big toe on a rock and me getting sunburnt, it was a thoroughly enjoyable day.<br/><br/><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi94ytzdj6qFsG1HuJudRnA17fDlpYzM5P5JnewEk-wZoniX8QRJEIwV5r71DqUUjpJY268uc4W2ZhZfmgrJiXg0vA2pA_ZqUGIRI9u1jHl5fadTTmzPe_GI2hD0Ub2tBraOruir80oem0/s1600/Photo%2525201%252520Mar%2525202013%25252005%25253A59.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi94ytzdj6qFsG1HuJudRnA17fDlpYzM5P5JnewEk-wZoniX8QRJEIwV5r71DqUUjpJY268uc4W2ZhZfmgrJiXg0vA2pA_ZqUGIRI9u1jHl5fadTTmzPe_GI2hD0Ub2tBraOruir80oem0/s500/Photo%2525201%252520Mar%2525202013%25252005%25253A59.jpg" id="blogsy-1362485887278.6062" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="389" height="292"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Are you look at me?</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<br/><br/><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Rob and Sonjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15059677760559706580noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365740295694590807.post-67989253834656275172013-03-02T09:27:00.001+00:002013-03-02T09:27:47.802+00:00Cruising in Kampot<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2S_pp2aMfxyb9Fab7QRK7xLC0fNWJ21ZdrvrgPJwdSPHn3ZUCKlgj3hOcJl796kBAttrO8qLIM_TEfYdjZEpQQGV_SF6lereehb_txnkDvoWSTBWeQnTpODGQJJ58wA47uw-uszxzIw4/s2048/Photo%25252022%252520Feb%2525202013%25252007%25253A06.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2S_pp2aMfxyb9Fab7QRK7xLC0fNWJ21ZdrvrgPJwdSPHn3ZUCKlgj3hOcJl796kBAttrO8qLIM_TEfYdjZEpQQGV_SF6lereehb_txnkDvoWSTBWeQnTpODGQJJ58wA47uw-uszxzIw4/s500/Photo%25252022%252520Feb%2525202013%25252007%25253A06.jpg" id="blogsy-1362216463497.532" class="alignleft" alt="" width="396" height="297"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All aboard!!!!</td></tr></tbody></table>
Our journeys on this trip so far have never been without incident. Otres Beach to Kampot was no different. The minibus picked us and another couple up and we joined a further four people already on the bus. With everyone's luggage on the back seat it was cramped but manageable. To our surprise, we went on to pick up a further six people, filling the bus's seat capacity, using the back seat for bums not luggage. Everyone looked with intrigue as to where the luggage would now go. "No problem" explained the driver, "I tie them to the back of the bus!". In a method similar to the game Tetris, he balanced all the bags on top of each other with some rope, securing them to the open boot and we headed off. Amazingly they all survived the two hour bumpy trip and we made it to the sleepy river town of Kampot unscathed.<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF45JyhOChJ_3ux7n7nKBY5wtrX90BHhW2pCpGViC3rJXQLY6COpuZd54TMT6Wvqi1fN38IBcZyQiM96ZaQ7Mos_9hyphenhyphennzn1V6W5AQQMmq_hda6F3Pw2V8FLOb9ZGcwBmnZXk04QnG9oBs/s2048/Photo%25252023%252520Feb%2525202013%25252007%25253A53.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: right; float: right; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF45JyhOChJ_3ux7n7nKBY5wtrX90BHhW2pCpGViC3rJXQLY6COpuZd54TMT6Wvqi1fN38IBcZyQiM96ZaQ7Mos_9hyphenhyphennzn1V6W5AQQMmq_hda6F3Pw2V8FLOb9ZGcwBmnZXk04QnG9oBs/s500/Photo%25252023%252520Feb%2525202013%25252007%25253A53.jpg" id="blogsy-1362216463514.1592" class="alignright" alt="" width="354" height="472"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The old bridge</td></tr></tbody></table>
The town was one of the last strong-holds for the Khmer Rouge, before the Vietnamese forced them out. Despite this happening over 30 years ago, it feels like it happened more recently due to it's abandoned burnt out buildings and eerie silence throughout. We weren't quite sure about the place initially, but as a few people commented, it's quiet simplicity kind of grows on you. It lends itself to a low key cafe and restaurant culture with a nice mix of tourists and locals.<br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/>We divided our time between wondering or cycling around the town where I got a fantastic haircut for $2 including a massage, river cruises and a day trip. Our night cruise along the river in the hunt for fireflies was fun. With just the two of us and a non-English speaking skipper, we cruised in the pitch dark without a glimpse, wondering if we would actually see any fireflies. The fun started when suddenly we became grounded and the driver whipped his trousers off, jumped in and pushed us clear! After a quick pee off the back of the boat (by this time we think he may be drunk) he got his act together, cut the engine and waited quietly for the lights to appear. Millions of them lighting up the trees and bushes like fairy lights. Spectacular, and in fact we managed to hold one that was low enough to be captured. The strange trip turned out to be a winner.<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzDyYulOOc7lYh9uBqxNj5rmPNuM09uGnmtLD_KhPMkGunxgQkCR_DlkAjifTODg_uZ8ct86ildjgx4zwNyrDwKhwPGqA0C_FIl3K9y-qTthJYZly_SEYSUjaWdza2IxCCy4w3HwxK-qo/s2048/Photo%25252025%252520Feb%2525202013%25252005%25253A05.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzDyYulOOc7lYh9uBqxNj5rmPNuM09uGnmtLD_KhPMkGunxgQkCR_DlkAjifTODg_uZ8ct86ildjgx4zwNyrDwKhwPGqA0C_FIl3K9y-qTthJYZly_SEYSUjaWdza2IxCCy4w3HwxK-qo/s500/Photo%25252025%252520Feb%2525202013%25252005%25253A05.jpg" id="blogsy-1362216463451.8586" class="alignleft" alt="" width="276" height="369"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Durian Fruit</td></tr></tbody></table>
We also did a cycling tour along the river, into the countryside, passing by little villages. Such a wealth of unusual things grow here and we were delighted to discover cotton plants, mangos, mangosteen, jack fruits and the seriously big, ugly durian fruits to name a few. Our biggest delight was discovering the cashew trees with their funny yellow fruit and the nut poking out on the outside! Lunch was at our guide's riverside house where we met his family and swam in the river from a pontoon. We ended a lovely day with a sunset cruise along the river. <br/><br/> <br/><br/><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKR6Eff_Ybaf-ZAW82p3AFL91EFy5MxeQxPyUuFDj_KqaC5vJCvCihTZkLp1GNQz8JWiJ9edOp3lxJSF9ewatnZ3nOnWqDdG3VOvrZbFaMUqcfKUGZdMp2Ia8iyBkNxkbgbfVybW-Csws/s2048/Photo%25252025%252520Feb%2525202013%25252005%25253A18.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKR6Eff_Ybaf-ZAW82p3AFL91EFy5MxeQxPyUuFDj_KqaC5vJCvCihTZkLp1GNQz8JWiJ9edOp3lxJSF9ewatnZ3nOnWqDdG3VOvrZbFaMUqcfKUGZdMp2Ia8iyBkNxkbgbfVybW-Csws/s500/Photo%25252025%252520Feb%2525202013%25252005%25253A18.jpg" id="blogsy-1362216463468.6892" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="403" height="302"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cotton plant</td></tr></tbody></table>
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Our plan of going on the wagon in Kampot went down the drain when we met a lovely Austrian couple, Robin and Isabelle, who we enjoyed more than a few beers with and a lot of very interesting, varied and passionate conversations. <br/><br/> <br/><br/><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Rob and Sonjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15059677760559706580noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365740295694590807.post-76861848850065589902013-02-21T14:17:00.001+00:002013-02-21T14:17:41.608+00:00You wan massaa in Sihanoukville? This repetitive phrase has been the only blight on a delightful five days at Otres Beach in Sihanoukville. Followed shortly with... "You wan pedicure? Manicure?" When you've politely declined all three with a solid "no thank you", the girls which offer this service start to look closely at your only marginally hairy legs and armpits and in Rob's case, quite hairy chest, and suggest they can remove the hair by threading. Some even sit beside you and start to check by rubbing a finger on your leg to prove they need some attention. Oh to give a girl or very hairy man a complex! That said, we have seen lots of women having hair removed, even the bikini line in this rather public domain. Also touting along the beach are numerous sellers offering bracelets, sunglasses (even if you're wearing a pair), langoustine, a selection of fruit, doughnuts and freshly barbecued squid. <br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8CyVDUMU3-OOPbe7SzhJKPTS4XGpkG3l4HpJimpUnoJZIoBNod2Q8jIFiDqZoLFQ4Y8PIzubiKQIGsJAvm2LFNtcGZfxCMJwcCubjALzBT5p8ENcxriR7nQfNC_u5jgj1mNfxFeIvLOM/s2048/Photo%25252019%252520Feb%2525202013%25252013%25253A09.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8CyVDUMU3-OOPbe7SzhJKPTS4XGpkG3l4HpJimpUnoJZIoBNod2Q8jIFiDqZoLFQ4Y8PIzubiKQIGsJAvm2LFNtcGZfxCMJwcCubjALzBT5p8ENcxriR7nQfNC_u5jgj1mNfxFeIvLOM/s500/Photo%25252019%252520Feb%2525202013%25252013%25253A09.jpg" id="blogsy-1361456258419.0085" class="alignnone" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous sunsets</td></tr></tbody></table>
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We've spent days on the beach, walking, reading and relaxing and evenings watching the sunsets and eating and drinking at low-key beachfront joints with the waves lapping inches from our feet. Bliss! <br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXr_YYp9QZ8i94aX2uQ03mUj4xb62y-kIByyb2f5YnuEtZyo8hVfT2mn4z63SJIhZhpZpmUltjjL4IZZo2zK0Mi3hwH8z0Un7PVbmlK2zcllowQQd5Z_7CPvepbb72hA4vbPCAUyZg6tE/s2048/Photo%25252021%252520Feb%2525202013%25252014%25253A26.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXr_YYp9QZ8i94aX2uQ03mUj4xb62y-kIByyb2f5YnuEtZyo8hVfT2mn4z63SJIhZhpZpmUltjjL4IZZo2zK0Mi3hwH8z0Un7PVbmlK2zcllowQQd5Z_7CPvepbb72hA4vbPCAUyZg6tE/s500/Photo%25252021%252520Feb%2525202013%25252014%25253A26.jpg" id="blogsy-1361456258453.4358" class="alignleft" alt="" width="422" height="316"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our well travelled backgammon set</td></tr></tbody></table>
Our backgammon championship is still under way with the score sitting at 21-19 to me (Sonja) and we have decided to learn some new card games as gin rummy is quickly becoming a bore. <br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/> My career at pool is not going well, especially under the influence of alcohol and the "winner stays on" rule, but Rob has left me a snooker widow as he keeps on winning, staying on the table to beat all the contenders. Bandit! <br/><br/><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYGphf7iuFLO4AX3hcfB6Usegjx-S7pPQD2KfajMpru4C4GDFfKBzas25puFKR9KaUEbDSI-KnhV6ksxHf9eWMCZEFiKPAHcsqN6DsGqSVUu2rAYm3Sx_tQ2GSDl9mLfVtf58RAESQP8w/s2048/Photo%25252016%252520Feb%2525202013%25252013%25253A56.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYGphf7iuFLO4AX3hcfB6Usegjx-S7pPQD2KfajMpru4C4GDFfKBzas25puFKR9KaUEbDSI-KnhV6ksxHf9eWMCZEFiKPAHcsqN6DsGqSVUu2rAYm3Sx_tQ2GSDl9mLfVtf58RAESQP8w/s500/Photo%25252016%252520Feb%2525202013%25252013%25253A56.jpg" id="blogsy-1361456258492.9414" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="400"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pool bandit</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5W76h2_lSxHMKu6xqzfq6ojkEa0s1CY-cddRSoWObPg32q8bTf-hP9bKrKdaRYSmFNPHp5vxxP6VevTr__q-ho6o-WPjJVJz_Rt9IQ4Q_abwi30hT4l1jhkG5JNGz5IoMabm7OpaOWGk/s2048/Photo%25252018%252520Feb%2525202013%25252007%25253A46.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5W76h2_lSxHMKu6xqzfq6ojkEa0s1CY-cddRSoWObPg32q8bTf-hP9bKrKdaRYSmFNPHp5vxxP6VevTr__q-ho6o-WPjJVJz_Rt9IQ4Q_abwi30hT4l1jhkG5JNGz5IoMabm7OpaOWGk/s500/Photo%25252018%252520Feb%2525202013%25252007%25253A46.jpg" id="blogsy-1361456258462.4626" class="alignnone" width="500" height="375" alt=""></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cow on the beach</td></tr></tbody></table>
<br/><br/><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Rob and Sonjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15059677760559706580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365740295694590807.post-14626509474671248872013-02-15T12:49:00.001+00:002013-02-18T03:45:06.429+00:00Phnom Pehn you long time!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiFfchRpGhgHkPkmQTPD_-v7uuOqp2EXk4UD0Rd3Nq9AYWVFz-HPFk2CQyU4eaWki_VfOKm5oxrnDJXbufbAe44MluS30nRCLClloCcoC69dv88ccBufl5G1_4f95i2vMeJ4VjtN4ASB4/s2048/Photo%25252014%252520Feb%2525202013%25252010%25253A29.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiFfchRpGhgHkPkmQTPD_-v7uuOqp2EXk4UD0Rd3Nq9AYWVFz-HPFk2CQyU4eaWki_VfOKm5oxrnDJXbufbAe44MluS30nRCLClloCcoC69dv88ccBufl5G1_4f95i2vMeJ4VjtN4ASB4/s500/Photo%25252014%252520Feb%2525202013%25252010%25253A29.jpg" id="blogsy-1361159102703.612" class="alignleft" alt="" width="434" height="325"></a></div>
Our journey from Siem Reap to Phnom Pehn, Cambodia's capital, was a very pleasant 6 hour coach drive though Cambodia's varying countryside. Lush green rice fields were in abundance as we whizzed by.<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4BVTDCnSVFTF9lXgjegJLnEGXeTIxV7Z_l7fcdFzY4YpA9hKwhJx9nIZ2MYr1UmFvtvaKUiz5aSLPSCcIYXj1wY6O4TwFWENLSvn8BWPFurbEau7GB8iiEYCytpkPQqI6be5QPK_4Kpw/s2048/Photo%25252014%252520Feb%2525202013%25252005%25253A14.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4BVTDCnSVFTF9lXgjegJLnEGXeTIxV7Z_l7fcdFzY4YpA9hKwhJx9nIZ2MYr1UmFvtvaKUiz5aSLPSCcIYXj1wY6O4TwFWENLSvn8BWPFurbEau7GB8iiEYCytpkPQqI6be5QPK_4Kpw/s500/Photo%25252014%252520Feb%2525202013%25252005%25253A14.jpg" id="blogsy-1361159102750.1575" class="alignright" alt="" width="436" height="370"></a></div>
Phnom Pehn definitely has more of a city feel than Siem Reap with high rise buildings and commercial venues. It does however have a more functional feel, dominated by shops, street sellers, millions of tuk tuk drivers, street food cooking away and the now familiar sight of local girls befriending western men.<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihV6AYUjHmpy4-qqoHXXzghCP_q3aNi9K6Hhiw7hX_lm-KDflYRbdGV9QhBsLwZLK00IRmHkgpBOKIh3vqdWmjBXN5i1w6qEyk7YRrRVt3dqPOWrsH8tTICv2nOVF3jBoJpClXaS1ZXkU/s2048/Photo%25252014%252520Feb%2525202013%25252006%25253A23.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihV6AYUjHmpy4-qqoHXXzghCP_q3aNi9K6Hhiw7hX_lm-KDflYRbdGV9QhBsLwZLK00IRmHkgpBOKIh3vqdWmjBXN5i1w6qEyk7YRrRVt3dqPOWrsH8tTICv2nOVF3jBoJpClXaS1ZXkU/s500/Photo%25252014%252520Feb%2525202013%25252006%25253A23.jpg" id="blogsy-1361159102725.44" class="alignleft" alt="" width="418" height="558"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rules for inmates!</td></tr></tbody></table>
Whilst in Phnom Pehn a visit to the Killing Fields and S21 Genocide Museum is a must. It's certainly not for the faint-hearted but equally an important part of Cambodian history that cannot be ignored. S21 prison, was a former school turned into a torture, interrogation and killing establishment by the Khmer Rouge in the mid 1970's. Sadly over 20,000 Cambodians and foreigners were killed here.<br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/>Remarkably this figure was a drop in the ocean of deaths compared to reports suggesting that over 3 million of their 9 million population were murdered during the regime. The Killing Fields we visited was one of hundreds dotted around the country, used for mass genocide. Seeing the graves, bones, teeth and old clothing was very surreal and emotional.<br/><br/><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyp6iPi9LhhqRPqtj90pSqiYPqyG3gThSF2q_Rvrcio_ZP4I5mjow6fH660qDuiucGHVZ4burj4wHV-qu_NhTYm0SoJPJ0oDxSXWfFu86qi2cLGDZT8uLTCRCBa7-Pn7H8YCZ5pIGMPl0/s2048/Photo%25252014%252520Feb%2525202013%25252010%25253A37.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyp6iPi9LhhqRPqtj90pSqiYPqyG3gThSF2q_Rvrcio_ZP4I5mjow6fH660qDuiucGHVZ4burj4wHV-qu_NhTYm0SoJPJ0oDxSXWfFu86qi2cLGDZT8uLTCRCBa7-Pn7H8YCZ5pIGMPl0/s500/Photo%25252014%252520Feb%2525202013%25252010%25253A37.jpg" id="blogsy-1361159102799.0862" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clothes of the deceased</td></tr></tbody></table>
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To lighten the mood, the following day we headed to the Phnom Penh museum followed by the Royal Palace. The museum displayed artefacts from Cambodia's history including numerous statues and busts. It didn't really float our boat, perhaps we'd been museumed out by then. The Palace grounds contained several courtyards each with number of beautifully decorated buildings including temples and the Silver Pagoda as well as a collection of exotic flowers. Part of the grounds including the main Palace was closed off to the public as it is the Royal residence.<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3SbGB16X3OwJj8Kylr5hgrRao3ccV61aXPQmZJvZEEd6-ASqNGQJ7nKHcyAH1VQ7mWTrCLvl3x___FT7Fw-Un4E8bfE6mo_n2dXUa0e_Hj8sApbyWeUpvumf0MSiI7K98fi1pos9yPZA/s2048/Photo%25252016%252520Feb%2525202013%25252004%25253A30.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3SbGB16X3OwJj8Kylr5hgrRao3ccV61aXPQmZJvZEEd6-ASqNGQJ7nKHcyAH1VQ7mWTrCLvl3x___FT7Fw-Un4E8bfE6mo_n2dXUa0e_Hj8sApbyWeUpvumf0MSiI7K98fi1pos9yPZA/s500/Photo%25252016%252520Feb%2525202013%25252004%25253A30.jpg" id="blogsy-1361159102805.5146" class="alignnone" alt="" width="340" height="455"></a></div>
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<br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5xYcU3zJaIbJtZaHjsp_MIBJVqsvjJXfVofuSQlUs9RBsUI1tOnKTVFBb4arLHiY24dQwJRNDq92K4-5qJ51vyET-AeMDJVDKD4Jc1bq6Wm8I35AiUqZ8-l1SBAwZdCXIxrMz8fODrvA/s2048/Photo%25252015%252520Feb%2525202013%25252011%25253A30.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5xYcU3zJaIbJtZaHjsp_MIBJVqsvjJXfVofuSQlUs9RBsUI1tOnKTVFBb4arLHiY24dQwJRNDq92K4-5qJ51vyET-AeMDJVDKD4Jc1bq6Wm8I35AiUqZ8-l1SBAwZdCXIxrMz8fODrvA/s500/Photo%25252015%252520Feb%2525202013%25252011%25253A30.jpg" id="blogsy-1361159102808.5552" class="alignleft" alt="" width="404" height="303"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Who has the third one?</td></tr></tbody></table>
As a little treat before the next leg of our trip, we went to Bloom Cafe. Raved about on Tripadviser for it's amazing cupcakes, we couldn't resist. We were not disappointed. Inside, the cafe was adorned with many bright and intricate cupcakes in addition to numerous large cakes in fantastical designs, all proudly displayed in a show case. The cupcakes tasted as good as they looked, washed down with some posh coffee. Well worth the trip and expense.<br/><br/><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUZFAeHmn4NrOdrkMzD4h_px_K7gLQkcGV6W9-keWeFIZLPN9VofcBa9yGTKbN3tz8PHG-eOr50F35Mk1MHPVTB8JpysWI6VLX2SNTyuce9UdbHW1SJtCIdFhI36gamN6TfBTwfWsIAY/s2048/Photo%25252015%252520Feb%2525202013%25252011%25253A25.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUZFAeHmn4NrOdrkMzD4h_px_K7gLQkcGV6W9-keWeFIZLPN9VofcBa9yGTKbN3tz8PHG-eOr50F35Mk1MHPVTB8JpysWI6VLX2SNTyuce9UdbHW1SJtCIdFhI36gamN6TfBTwfWsIAY/s500/Photo%25252015%252520Feb%2525202013%25252011%25253A25.jpg" id="blogsy-1361159102757.7083" class="aligncenter" width="433" height="325" alt=""></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Edible makeup?</td></tr></tbody></table>
<br/><br/><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Rob and Sonjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15059677760559706580noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365740295694590807.post-75672028465472323042013-02-15T11:49:00.001+00:002013-02-15T11:49:46.096+00:00Siem Reap, jolly good.... Wat wat!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZfnyHRZ7M8_Ejako6oC_p6LUdQ_yEvkcggxVL23RVH7kubpBboIyY-ie-e45WLmdPGiXW34ahweYOamVa63MUQU3RVw8aOOUGWo92Rgxk6MPiH6qaeW6X2TxpffifnMW18hE0TBNc2sU/s2048/Photo%2525209%252520Feb%2525202013%25252004%25253A04.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZfnyHRZ7M8_Ejako6oC_p6LUdQ_yEvkcggxVL23RVH7kubpBboIyY-ie-e45WLmdPGiXW34ahweYOamVa63MUQU3RVw8aOOUGWo92Rgxk6MPiH6qaeW6X2TxpffifnMW18hE0TBNc2sU/s500/Photo%2525209%252520Feb%2525202013%25252004%25253A04.jpg" id="blogsy-1360928984886.8962" class="alignleft" alt="" width="300" height="400"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our bags are having an adventure.</td></tr></tbody></table>
<br/><br/> Our visit to Cambodia started well with the coolest tuk tuk ride from the airport. Here they have motorbikes pulling very comfortable tuk tuk carts. Not only that, but the transfer was free, along with the free bananas, free tea and coffee, free pool table, free massage, free wifi, free bike hire and free smiles all included in our room rate of £18 a night. Not bad, we thought. <br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCwiIuXX9Kqu2mJbAqihbRyBqKVygMIaGufZBY6tWTL1CTU4GqiCmDfg1xKGF6g6sQ6wTsTlNVActFaTQD1jJUOMK9FyYGARcMjcWsAaLpzGJm0oaK1DPit2ZEZvcDQyDZP7yL_BaE2s/s2048/Photo%25252010%252520Feb%2525202013%25252005%25253A15.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: right; float: right; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCwiIuXX9Kqu2mJbAqihbRyBqKVygMIaGufZBY6tWTL1CTU4GqiCmDfg1xKGF6g6sQ6wTsTlNVActFaTQD1jJUOMK9FyYGARcMjcWsAaLpzGJm0oaK1DPit2ZEZvcDQyDZP7yL_BaE2s/s500/Photo%25252010%252520Feb%2525202013%25252005%25253A15.jpg" id="blogsy-1360928984846.5781" class="alignright" alt="" width="319" height="239"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Angkor Wat</td></tr></tbody></table>
The town itself is totally geared for tourists who are all headed for the infamous temple of Angkor Wat. We discovered however that it is not just one temple to come for but hundreds spread out over miles and miles around Siem Reap. We decided on just one day of touring the temples but some people spend three full days exploring these ancient ruins. Hardcore! We also declined the 5am start in order to see the sunrise as we had had a seriously early start the day before for our flight and we're pleased we did as it sounds like thousands of Chinese and Koreans (all on their Chinese New Year holidays) were elbowing their way to prime photoshot position. Whilst Angkor Wat was impressive in size and would have been astounding in its day, we were not really blown away by it, instead preferring some of the other temples surrounding it. As most of them were from the 11th and 12th century, they were ruins, often incomplete and with lots of the stones fallen or scattered around. <br/><br/><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyb7vzC4oMwqrv5w44SnSc1TAayb0sszAZWHfi9jDGUG9Yv0gCAdBFBU3R3Eydcty-GnWIELjCMIw7XVfx4BDkZJyK67cZYBVQ6dvqa8wKP_9VwMVvt414aJh-_pSxK2m3OoPoebPCog/s2048/Photo%25252010%252520Feb%2525202013%25252007%25253A08.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyb7vzC4oMwqrv5w44SnSc1TAayb0sszAZWHfi9jDGUG9Yv0gCAdBFBU3R3Eydcty-GnWIELjCMIw7XVfx4BDkZJyK67cZYBVQ6dvqa8wKP_9VwMVvt414aJh-_pSxK2m3OoPoebPCog/s500/Photo%25252010%252520Feb%2525202013%25252007%25253A08.jpg" id="blogsy-1360928984829.7622" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="380" height="285"></a> </td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Smile for the camera!</td></tr></tbody></table>
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Bayon temple was our favourite with its 216 faces sculpted into the temple towers. <br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinZb5JAKvZOPXuRPu2kkYYN2WbDbb4XVt-JEFzkyMF7w93hGoQ7kSSA2A_-Ru1SLFiNzh2uHB9CU6zNCza51tupO9Us0ZHv7qETf2T0D_cFdLYSbEyqxr1BuMeRN76NMmQAiOQjTaRQRo/s2048/Photo%25252010%252520Feb%2525202013%25252007%25253A09.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinZb5JAKvZOPXuRPu2kkYYN2WbDbb4XVt-JEFzkyMF7w93hGoQ7kSSA2A_-Ru1SLFiNzh2uHB9CU6zNCza51tupO9Us0ZHv7qETf2T0D_cFdLYSbEyqxr1BuMeRN76NMmQAiOQjTaRQRo/s500/Photo%25252010%252520Feb%2525202013%25252007%25253A09.jpg" id="blogsy-1360928984823.2578" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="445" height="334"></a></div>
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The centre of Siem Reap would certainly appeal to a few of our friends as it is heaving with places to drink and eat, where you can while away a lot of hours watching the show with a coffee or a beer. There's even a road called "Pub Street" in case you didn't know what to do there.<br/><br/><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitFnVblYBx25EwVPDjq7bZ4BZpMtTzpObozptVcJb8CcjfLiCo7nrvX0ScQH61gA5GLF8maqS_pTuE_uScFaSZJZShadUeUid_86LUI8-mNVNCRep6vVjdsdb_D9k1kIlFGrvBPXnENVw/s2048/Photo%2525209%252520Feb%2525202013%25252015%25253A37.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitFnVblYBx25EwVPDjq7bZ4BZpMtTzpObozptVcJb8CcjfLiCo7nrvX0ScQH61gA5GLF8maqS_pTuE_uScFaSZJZShadUeUid_86LUI8-mNVNCRep6vVjdsdb_D9k1kIlFGrvBPXnENVw/s500/Photo%2525209%252520Feb%2525202013%25252015%25253A37.jpg" id="blogsy-1360928984845.6155" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="400"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Apsara dancing.</td></tr></tbody></table>
Also crammed along the pavements are many massage chairs for a quick street-side massage, lovely if you're not looking for peace and relaxation! Tourists also seem to be falling hook, line and sinker for the rather gimmicky "fish pedicure" where you can dunk your feet into a fish tank so that the fish can eat the dead skin. You are promised soft feet, a giggle and no piranha!<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWErsvJlr0Y5FtUiskUBXqHvC1EJHzX1DaxPW78STr57PtReZR2yvjyZegTgDGA_bR72mAZmbv-B0KOmr68vkN9kGdv3-ZcxeKRPhCnnoqLp9yv0yuqHPDZgpSycJTWG-q23TATTmTZpg/s2048/Photo%25252011%252520Feb%2525202013%25252008%25253A55.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWErsvJlr0Y5FtUiskUBXqHvC1EJHzX1DaxPW78STr57PtReZR2yvjyZegTgDGA_bR72mAZmbv-B0KOmr68vkN9kGdv3-ZcxeKRPhCnnoqLp9yv0yuqHPDZgpSycJTWG-q23TATTmTZpg/s500/Photo%25252011%252520Feb%2525202013%25252008%25253A55.jpg" id="blogsy-1360928984891.1018" class="alignleft" alt="" width="343" height="257"></a></div>
For our kind of relaxation, we took a couple of bikes for a tour of the lanes and streets, soaking up the sun, dust and local area. Bumpy unmade roads and gravel are not the best surfaces to ride on a bike but we enjoyed ourselves nonetheless and managed to escape with only one scuffed toe in collision with a tuk tuk.<br/><br/> Our final day was the best as we went on another cookery course, this time to learn how to create typical Cambodian fare. A bit out of the town, we visited a local house in a rural setting and then spent the day cooking outside and eating our meals on a shady pontoon over a lake. Very relaxing and very filling. <br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifBXtP_vT04xQohOfIvvfWOKpDpyQZV3n56Tw-geJWD3jY72sRqZj96mlk9ECj94_Xe9_wk9oX8Poxixq0NaAeWMzIDce-opvIYd_pTI1OTTMaVe4HSmZ3euDSEu9iynbPtL-dGJ5czig/s2048/Photo%25252012%252520Feb%2525202013%25252008%25253A47.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifBXtP_vT04xQohOfIvvfWOKpDpyQZV3n56Tw-geJWD3jY72sRqZj96mlk9ECj94_Xe9_wk9oX8Poxixq0NaAeWMzIDce-opvIYd_pTI1OTTMaVe4HSmZ3euDSEu9iynbPtL-dGJ5czig/s500/Photo%25252012%252520Feb%2525202013%25252008%25253A47.jpg" id="blogsy-1360928984820.26" class="alignnone" alt="" width="340" height="454"></a></div>
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<br/><br/><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Rob and Sonjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15059677760559706580noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365740295694590807.post-19852054983239868502013-02-08T09:27:00.001+00:002013-02-08T09:27:37.605+00:00Petronas Towers and rain for hours in Kuala Lumpur So apart from the famous twin towers in Kuala Lumpur, we have not really been bowled over with this city and perhaps the heavy rain has not helped either. It is like the poorer brother to Singapore. Not as big, not as clean, not as easy, not as beautiful, not as wealthy. Although to be fair, it does feel more like a real city rather than a toy town. <br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ43GubQOrw2P7LO6gRe8N_icsgcU_WOsKSY8gZ_rWbuDveg2hM3aipm9_YouinQlNv_5MH1cLprfeSxEw2W4Boafv3OAKwcCxKkbDoypJkzskstrcRi51o6WpUe8iPVeuj3fS5PlXKy8/s2048/Photo%2525207%252520Feb%2525202013%25252004%25253A58.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ43GubQOrw2P7LO6gRe8N_icsgcU_WOsKSY8gZ_rWbuDveg2hM3aipm9_YouinQlNv_5MH1cLprfeSxEw2W4Boafv3OAKwcCxKkbDoypJkzskstrcRi51o6WpUe8iPVeuj3fS5PlXKy8/s500/Photo%2525207%252520Feb%2525202013%25252004%25253A58.jpg" id="blogsy-1360315658249.1257" class="alignnone" alt="" width="385" height="289"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting ready for Chinese New Year</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANWOvhVC3xtH_tGYWuvN-ekrHKOOLkJbaon1w6Nee5D4XcKrfa87yS0cgtAGkped-8FuMZEhyphenhyphenG2GdU5guT60PTZJrB1YJxcI6VQY-gZj8uHuypaOAGW7Tw3t3jbg2ZwP1xyJxkKX98J8/s2048/Photo%2525207%252520Feb%2525202013%25252005%25253A19.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: right; float: right; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANWOvhVC3xtH_tGYWuvN-ekrHKOOLkJbaon1w6Nee5D4XcKrfa87yS0cgtAGkped-8FuMZEhyphenhyphenG2GdU5guT60PTZJrB1YJxcI6VQY-gZj8uHuypaOAGW7Tw3t3jbg2ZwP1xyJxkKX98J8/s500/Photo%2525207%252520Feb%2525202013%25252005%25253A19.jpg" id="blogsy-1360315658299.146" class="alignright" alt="" width="422" height="316"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3D mural in temple</td></tr></tbody></table>
We enjoyed the obligatory mooch around China Town, Central Market and a Hindu temple and then headed towards the bird park where we spent a couple of hours admiring amorous peacocks and dodging bird poo. <br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0oHa9s_73x3dXjlJPzarCJYES3KpotdeIF1ZSGsQc6YhXBJIISwJrAw6UzHHZIJX3zpWKeVYM7H2Z7J3cypKky646UwMNp5Lc7ZyVL0G-HHsfC7TWLc1r62Uhb4YNxuCOza5UEK_hQCU/s2048/Photo%2525207%252520Feb%2525202013%25252007%25253A58.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0oHa9s_73x3dXjlJPzarCJYES3KpotdeIF1ZSGsQc6YhXBJIISwJrAw6UzHHZIJX3zpWKeVYM7H2Z7J3cypKky646UwMNp5Lc7ZyVL0G-HHsfC7TWLc1r62Uhb4YNxuCOza5UEK_hQCU/s500/Photo%2525207%252520Feb%2525202013%25252007%25253A58.jpg" id="blogsy-1360315658286.5483" class="alignleft" alt="" width="437" height="328"></a> In the evening we headed over to the iconic twin towers, two stunning 88 floor structures built by the oil company, Petronas. Whilst they are not now the worlds tallest buildings ( I think that title is held in Dubai) they are really quite beautiful and so we headed toTraders Hotel Skybar opposite and sunk a few cocktails while savouring the view and ambience. It was a good job that I hadn't been drinking for five weeks as the price of the drinks was likely to sink the budget. </td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous display. </td></tr></tbody></table>
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Day two was blighted by heavy rain in the morning and foiled our plans to go to the Batu caves, just outside the city. Instead we waited a while and then decided on a good rainy day activity by heading to the mall and going to the aquarium.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Rob and Sonjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15059677760559706580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365740295694590807.post-20403887780985493662013-02-06T10:05:00.001+00:002013-02-06T10:05:03.939+00:00The hills are alive....in Borneo<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkBYlU7xFh2MIJeEtFt8pQgFYtqYDBE2BvCBN3LfI-0Z-_7AUSFIVnInj9w_46oUKhYCatYa5NrHK_64gyaZr5foJodFjLx6J1UlqgOY2DCn_N-LpjYe8OdoQbEPd7x6QGgUzsAf_WnSo/s2048/Photo%2525203%252520Feb%2525202013%25252010%25253A56.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkBYlU7xFh2MIJeEtFt8pQgFYtqYDBE2BvCBN3LfI-0Z-_7AUSFIVnInj9w_46oUKhYCatYa5NrHK_64gyaZr5foJodFjLx6J1UlqgOY2DCn_N-LpjYe8OdoQbEPd7x6QGgUzsAf_WnSo/s500/Photo%2525203%252520Feb%2525202013%25252010%25253A56.jpg" id="blogsy-1360145102539.533" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Room with a view!</td></tr></tbody></table>
So for one who's not that keen on creepy crawlies, I thought it was pretty brave to book a wooden hut in the rainforest canopy so that we could experience it to the fullest. The view from our bed/balcony overlooked a river meandering through the forest and our bathroom was open air. Perfect for wandering around in the nude with only the lizards and giant ants to catch a look.<br/><br/>The forest is literally alive with sounds - during the day, the cricketing, clicking and chirruping of insects, birds, squirrels and other unseen creatures is continuous. But at night the volume and variety of tunes scales up a notch to provide a symphony of nature. It seems everything comes awake at night and the call of the lizards, frogs and bugs is arresting. The scuttling and scratching of a mouse in our room at night has been an added extra so the fan has been welcome to blanket the noise.<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HDXSw9A2SmOvBUFQHZm-lrjSsYMxw26uOAPe6X3wHGXnsSl3HN7t3hpVq2PSA-lXKlci0JeMWJUYKkzETAkpLaSFxQZhVAy1sN6eGgRN8DAatvjp9GcOxAcqylt3TxpGnKgreGIrO0Q/s2048/Photo%2525203%252520Feb%2525202013%25252014%25253A00.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: right; float: right; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HDXSw9A2SmOvBUFQHZm-lrjSsYMxw26uOAPe6X3wHGXnsSl3HN7t3hpVq2PSA-lXKlci0JeMWJUYKkzETAkpLaSFxQZhVAy1sN6eGgRN8DAatvjp9GcOxAcqylt3TxpGnKgreGIrO0Q/s500/Photo%2525203%252520Feb%2525202013%25252014%25253A00.jpg" id="blogsy-1360145102503.7178" class="alignright" alt="" width="434" height="325"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lizard enjoying our dinner.</td></tr></tbody></table>
Wildlife here is super sized; from the giant green leaves and the four inch butterflies and moths to the five inch bright green, flying grasshoppers. So it is surprising that the lizards don't seem to get any bigger than the span of my hand.<br/><br/>Our other reason to being in Sepilok, Borneo, is to see orangutans in one of the two places in the world that they live wild. Unfortunately more than 50% of Borneo's rainforest area has been destroyed, with the majority of its replacement being huge palm oil plantations. Deceptively it looks like the island is still covered with trees but these palm plantations have eradicated habitat for millions of creatures including the infamous orangutan. <br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5kRxYnsQdaAOdtnzEa9qigKzcjXLHgqUZsqxL9W67nr40U1YLdOTintwpExyH2KhAtbDG_zjKgyE2ctu3oS9BptQ-lQJXbudpISb5SpBan-fZmBBdJwBsrzper3sIdmk63-xDY7ZzuQ/s2048/Photo%2525204%252520Feb%2525202013%25252004%25253A52.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5kRxYnsQdaAOdtnzEa9qigKzcjXLHgqUZsqxL9W67nr40U1YLdOTintwpExyH2KhAtbDG_zjKgyE2ctu3oS9BptQ-lQJXbudpISb5SpBan-fZmBBdJwBsrzper3sIdmk63-xDY7ZzuQ/s500/Photo%2525204%252520Feb%2525202013%25252004%25253A52.jpg" id="blogsy-1360145102550.2498" class="alignleft" alt="" width="399" height="300"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swinging in for a spot of lunch.</td></tr></tbody></table>
We went to a rehabilitation centre where they spend years reintroducing orphaned, sick and starving orangutans back into the wild. In the final stages of rehabilitation the monkeys live wild in the forest but can come to feeding stations twice a day if they need to. Mostly pregnant, nursing or younger ones come as the forest provides enough food for the majority. Whilst we were allowed watch from a distance as they came to feast on fruit and milk, no human interaction occurred so we felt like we were observing them in the wild. It was so odd to see such human-like movements such as peeling the bananas or standing on tiptoe to see in the basket.<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZyoozeNhshgOC4oNXbSUaH8K4S78qvNPkyDGMvuOtsOV9IHQ-PU1elFIjXSVRho57l4IvdImXUJ4-n4zyMwJSPHs9a_FQiHc1X7uyBU0bvHz7wwwFTqiyVow1WCf7Yo5GCKZ2p1qzTM/s2048/Photo%2525204%252520Feb%2525202013%25252004%25253A24.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: right; float: right; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZyoozeNhshgOC4oNXbSUaH8K4S78qvNPkyDGMvuOtsOV9IHQ-PU1elFIjXSVRho57l4IvdImXUJ4-n4zyMwJSPHs9a_FQiHc1X7uyBU0bvHz7wwwFTqiyVow1WCf7Yo5GCKZ2p1qzTM/s500/Photo%2525204%252520Feb%2525202013%25252004%25253A24.jpg" id="blogsy-1360145102544.8518" class="alignright" alt="" width="425" height="319"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Is it bananas or mangoes today?</td></tr></tbody></table>
The afternoon session proved to be even more exciting as a whole family of Macaque monkeys turned up to share to spoils as well as a very close encounter with an orangutan along the walk way on our way out. Slightly scared, as he was only a metre or so away and looking us straight in the eye, Rob failed to get the "money shot" so you'll have to take our word for it.<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCjxxlhx6HQcPrYdKSM0InYParey1fuGQ-FrsxhTq_gVr8dwvjvMo8qryi_4mX9vLkzHqhDCQss6lKrEtqQgkl7Ht0E-tyNk8lZjaqDG1dfHQeuD3mPVkpSiPqzeSxJsV1qNug_rErKF4/s2048/Photo%2525204%252520Feb%2525202013%25252009%25253A30.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCjxxlhx6HQcPrYdKSM0InYParey1fuGQ-FrsxhTq_gVr8dwvjvMo8qryi_4mX9vLkzHqhDCQss6lKrEtqQgkl7Ht0E-tyNk8lZjaqDG1dfHQeuD3mPVkpSiPqzeSxJsV1qNug_rErKF4/s500/Photo%2525204%252520Feb%2525202013%25252009%25253A30.jpg" id="blogsy-1360145102556.7554" class="alignnone" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div>
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<br/><br/><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Rob and Sonjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15059677760559706580noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365740295694590807.post-26575014959741217672013-02-03T00:58:00.001+00:002013-02-03T00:58:28.703+00:00High altitude at Mt Kinabalu We came, we didn't see.... but we did conquer Mt Kinabalu. <br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvOgJ7rlOX9hn7D5tSAOJRTuPUWCLjaK_rwQMWLkcobEjeermePSLUY8c5Sy7Y2oCYXRTS4aZ3OEAyCmbHtCCvqWDKp6UzrT8jNHG_2F72JTJvutT97fpoSoXMU2ni3MrLrDUPtyVnZuE/s2048/Photo%2525201%252520Feb%2525202013%25252011%25253A15.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvOgJ7rlOX9hn7D5tSAOJRTuPUWCLjaK_rwQMWLkcobEjeermePSLUY8c5Sy7Y2oCYXRTS4aZ3OEAyCmbHtCCvqWDKp6UzrT8jNHG_2F72JTJvutT97fpoSoXMU2ni3MrLrDUPtyVnZuE/s500/Photo%2525201%252520Feb%2525202013%25252011%25253A15.jpg" id="blogsy-1359853103966.18" class="alignleft" alt="" width="300" height="225"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No visibility</td></tr></tbody></table>
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Okay I'll explain, as we wound our way up towards Mt Kinabalu from Kota Kinabalu in a mini bus, the mists descended over the roads and the clouds obliterated the sky. Even at the foot of the mountain we had no idea what we were to climb the following day. At 1600 metres above sea level, base camp was already one of the highest places we've rested our heads and so after some hearty carb loading and a decent sleep we started up this mystery mountain with a guide.<br/><br/><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrGuT8TUWCf8fQt4lsIOqKoyuCq11F78TSe_Dbk06_3B4xTaPsD3UWNb35umMOyT2noDqPFoiGEldLZvxnGBMhaA0TmfcMHtB97-04xmjSxQn7o5HDjFM_mqTocwq1HpY1_oun99N9Yk/s2048/Photo%2525201%252520Feb%2525202013%25252006%25253A02.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrGuT8TUWCf8fQt4lsIOqKoyuCq11F78TSe_Dbk06_3B4xTaPsD3UWNb35umMOyT2noDqPFoiGEldLZvxnGBMhaA0TmfcMHtB97-04xmjSxQn7o5HDjFM_mqTocwq1HpY1_oun99N9Yk/s500/Photo%2525201%252520Feb%2525202013%25252006%25253A02.jpg" id="blogsy-1359853104057.2095" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="380" height="507"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rain forest </td></tr></tbody></table>
Whilst we had anticipated walking through rain forest to the top we were not pleased to find that it rained heavily for the majority of our four hour ascent to middle base. The terrain was continuous uphill walking over steep steps and rocky paths through rain forest and alpine forest as the torrential rain tumbled down the paths like a waterfall. Despite our trendy ponchos, we were soaked from head to boots and with legs burning and hearts thumping so hard we thought they might explode from our chests, we were not sure that this was fun.<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzZXJm89Raj-DTmuytZ1TOmtx_GHcBJLoOED56ww7wn6ExYcwDgM3L2e2ljMMpKYYMunLnS0KHak5zBEj-UTA-z_LfbcJwkoGLZCTwpsGeQeIV1rH0TRUP49cRGZ6czNyq3P8q1VDLrqw/s2048/Photo%2525202%252520Feb%2525202013%25252003%25253A17.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzZXJm89Raj-DTmuytZ1TOmtx_GHcBJLoOED56ww7wn6ExYcwDgM3L2e2ljMMpKYYMunLnS0KHak5zBEj-UTA-z_LfbcJwkoGLZCTwpsGeQeIV1rH0TRUP49cRGZ6czNyq3P8q1VDLrqw/s500/Photo%2525202%252520Feb%2525202013%25252003%25253A17.jpg" id="blogsy-1359853104040.0051" class="alignleft" alt="" width="300" height="225"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Laban Rata hut</td></tr></tbody></table>
The rest house, Laban Rata, is a necessary overnight stop to acclimatise you to the altitude. It sits, lonely on the mountain at 3000 metres and was camp for another night. This time sleep was not so restful as we were sharing a dorm with a snoring couple, suffering slightly from altitude sickness and had to awake at the ungodly hour of 2am in order to breakfast and then set off for the summit at 3am. Of course, it was pitch black because we were trying to get to the top to see the sun rise but at least the rain had cleared and we were in for a dry walking day. A funny sight seeing dozens of people climbing in the dark with only a head torch to show the way. Whilst the three hours it took us to climb the final 1000 metres was less challenging in the gradient and the terrain of granite rock faces and boulders was a bit easier on the knees, the thinning of the air, freezing temperatures and effects of the altitude made it just as difficult.<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgszUHkK0kaAEQnzy-NIFxwUL997G8M8_NjMF4PYd07IZdPir60m87fHs4P2jHusylG586aiTU3PP5oY2WrdwW4kjqPwjrsV47d5ebPGUpkjWHyRnGCDhI-7hyphenhyphen0KNt3hz2_b0iYNVrgs0A/s2048/Photo%2525202%252520Feb%2525202013%25252001%25253A22.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgszUHkK0kaAEQnzy-NIFxwUL997G8M8_NjMF4PYd07IZdPir60m87fHs4P2jHusylG586aiTU3PP5oY2WrdwW4kjqPwjrsV47d5ebPGUpkjWHyRnGCDhI-7hyphenhyphen0KNt3hz2_b0iYNVrgs0A/s500/Photo%2525202%252520Feb%2525202013%25252001%25253A22.jpg" id="blogsy-1359853104068.1667" class="alignnone" alt="" width="300" height="400"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ropes to help you up</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyCPrMbjFsBt6YHnZ8-y3CdnsP_ewRi5WxyC9G6VKgIeyDHoPklssH92p2OiSGPw-KVr6SnDK0TUMOpMT5jHdaYCbHJ9jnIAOrX_T6wQafyMvIC4_rL1xAuwwyhhIb2BfQCCHWuoElt3U/s2048/Photo%2525202%252520Feb%2525202013%25252000%25253A15.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: right; float: right; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyCPrMbjFsBt6YHnZ8-y3CdnsP_ewRi5WxyC9G6VKgIeyDHoPklssH92p2OiSGPw-KVr6SnDK0TUMOpMT5jHdaYCbHJ9jnIAOrX_T6wQafyMvIC4_rL1xAuwwyhhIb2BfQCCHWuoElt3U/s500/Photo%2525202%252520Feb%2525202013%25252000%25253A15.jpg" id="blogsy-1359853103994.44" class="alignright" alt="" width="254" height="190"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">4090 metres is seriously high</td></tr></tbody></table>
We reached the summit of 4090 metres with 20 minutes to spare, not ideal to wait in these conditions so as soon as the sun rose, we dashed back to middle camp for another breakfast.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO3ESVoN1cR1D3oWq-y7BfAyIHnET8MS0CrJgJxzCNM1Elx0JaOi_LpDQvR7cDE9GccOviLhuF8ovEsVvGzjVay7w1z9iU9uIQCKYklafNn3H_-Qak06QrUEwq8hWoFc_mdGnWI-EyTlU/s2048/Photo%2525202%252520Feb%2525202013%25252000%25253A48.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO3ESVoN1cR1D3oWq-y7BfAyIHnET8MS0CrJgJxzCNM1Elx0JaOi_LpDQvR7cDE9GccOviLhuF8ovEsVvGzjVay7w1z9iU9uIQCKYklafNn3H_-Qak06QrUEwq8hWoFc_mdGnWI-EyTlU/s500/Photo%2525202%252520Feb%2525202013%25252000%25253A48.jpg" id="blogsy-1359853103995.127" class="alignnone" alt="" width="449" height="337"></a></div>
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Thinking the worst was behind us, we were surprised to find that the true torture came when we spent a further four hours getting back to base camp with shuddering knees, and aching muscles. As we crossed the finishing line, Rob put down his walking sticks, had a little cry and claimed the descent was more painful than the marathon. But of course..... another amazing achievement and fantastic experience.<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKgCTZnJrNopwRPntO1EnZbxVX9qGwlt6oII-Q3fidOPtjOm0Izpmusjrkkh8u6rt4Ftb27IjpdIOFaAJVHgM-fXojPYOORECe6Fuh8V6DS5-zd5Mec9dFpwshyb4JGX0CdxZNhxLUSI/s2048/Photo%2525201%252520Feb%2525202013%25252005%25253A34.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKgCTZnJrNopwRPntO1EnZbxVX9qGwlt6oII-Q3fidOPtjOm0Izpmusjrkkh8u6rt4Ftb27IjpdIOFaAJVHgM-fXojPYOORECe6Fuh8V6DS5-zd5Mec9dFpwshyb4JGX0CdxZNhxLUSI/s500/Photo%2525201%252520Feb%2525202013%25252005%25253A34.jpg" id="blogsy-1359853104039.1062" class="alignnone" width="629" height="472" alt=""></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My face says it all in that moment </td></tr></tbody></table>
<br/><br/><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Rob and Sonjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15059677760559706580noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365740295694590807.post-26323154650959015902013-01-30T02:20:00.001+00:002013-01-30T02:20:52.687+00:00Sigh of relief in Singapore<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT2KIE6hrf1w6hulB4mToIQInDIkispds5rEjEoYWBYnhNQIt8EPRd_KH_DQTJT6BjjG_7Tei27O_9ofnqFzHD-j9Dlu0qEwLcdQt08tUaZlpfzM7Lh8K1LlnvQNzX6LGgA3Dv_9Od9Ug/s2048/Photo%25252026%252520Jan%2525202013%25252013%25253A34.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: right; float: right; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT2KIE6hrf1w6hulB4mToIQInDIkispds5rEjEoYWBYnhNQIt8EPRd_KH_DQTJT6BjjG_7Tei27O_9ofnqFzHD-j9Dlu0qEwLcdQt08tUaZlpfzM7Lh8K1LlnvQNzX6LGgA3Dv_9Od9Ug/s500/Photo%25252026%252520Jan%2525202013%25252013%25253A34.jpg" id="blogsy-1359512429250.0176" class="alignright" alt="" width="300" height="225"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">High rise and tree lined</td></tr></tbody></table>
We couldn't have come to a more contrasting location, Singapore is everything India isn't...clean, quiet, calm, organised, wealthy, healthy, green, easy! We breathed a sigh of relief when we stepped out of our hotel, breathing in dust-free air, walking along wide tree and foliage lined pavements, navigating the ridiculously easy streets, buses and train systems and being ignored as we mooched around (rather than hassled or stared at).<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4J3_mgP2vA9Xm5dwbnSAdTXJsWTIkWIfU-RMAgkVKAugwQECrzNbTprTdG7z5Shlq8yXYvSDYLpmtaCv_zYNdPyP3yZRA8Ud7W8aY2HQ7BRmTL00-M8UBPVL1FKSiUhsRhWd_QzFU58/s2048/Photo%25252027%252520Jan%2525202013%25252006%25253A57.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4J3_mgP2vA9Xm5dwbnSAdTXJsWTIkWIfU-RMAgkVKAugwQECrzNbTprTdG7z5Shlq8yXYvSDYLpmtaCv_zYNdPyP3yZRA8Ud7W8aY2HQ7BRmTL00-M8UBPVL1FKSiUhsRhWd_QzFU58/s500/Photo%25252027%252520Jan%2525202013%25252006%25253A57.jpg" id="blogsy-1359512429217.032" class="alignleft" alt="" width="342" height="256"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pavement attraction</td></tr></tbody></table>
That being said, it is expensive and everything here is geared up for consumerism. Plastic, technology and shopping is prolific and a lot of money is spent on making things look attractive which is making me and my eco-hat feel a bit uncomfortable. <br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO4ck5SpFkVnHmPnNpDA1CBuRVBufAKqRJC7nG_dsqL_0Sr9ogqmSzdOmR7aPv8Qj4bSmn683e22T_Z-cWe3Kg904p0Xb4qrn7144V13lCmadoF9ZSHonn8bjb4IzVw-QV_xFNgR2HoqY/s2048/Photo%25252027%252520Jan%2525202013%25252007%25253A29.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO4ck5SpFkVnHmPnNpDA1CBuRVBufAKqRJC7nG_dsqL_0Sr9ogqmSzdOmR7aPv8Qj4bSmn683e22T_Z-cWe3Kg904p0Xb4qrn7144V13lCmadoF9ZSHonn8bjb4IzVw-QV_xFNgR2HoqY/s500/Photo%25252027%252520Jan%2525202013%25252007%25253A29.jpg" id="blogsy-1359512429235.2578" class="" alt="" width="300" height="400"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sculptures enticing you into the shopping centres</td></tr></tbody></table>
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The locals are a mixture of Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Malaysian, Indian etc and the varying cultures can be seen in different areas of the city though the food and styles. As Chinese New Year is coming up soon, there is a lot of red around and it feels a bit like Christmas with decorations and sales of good luck charms. We found an interesting temple in Chinatown that claims to be housing a relic of Buddha's tooth. Whilst the tooth wasn't much to get excited about as it was viewed from a distance and was so minuscule, the temple was beautifully ornate with gold everywhere.<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSDszh8m7nPH3Qdn2GT3VMm0hECKsoZqdiQ3v7BHGLl9SqOxiynG06ChaTvccpimh4tMget93DghB2oVaRVRIkDC3nwOQyFw7bKPGA0KS1TYaMlb5_nuGOHCIpfy-19d280mYYch4mrLc/s2048/Photo%25252029%252520Jan%2525202013%25252008%25253A53.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSDszh8m7nPH3Qdn2GT3VMm0hECKsoZqdiQ3v7BHGLl9SqOxiynG06ChaTvccpimh4tMget93DghB2oVaRVRIkDC3nwOQyFw7bKPGA0KS1TYaMlb5_nuGOHCIpfy-19d280mYYch4mrLc/s500/Photo%25252029%252520Jan%2525202013%25252008%25253A53.jpg" id="blogsy-1359512429229.5176" class="alignright" alt="" width="216" height="288"></a></div>
Around our hotel in Little India, there has been a Tamil festival called Thaipusum which looks a bit like an Indian Notting Hill Carnival until you take a closer look to realise that self-mortification (or carrying a burden) is the theme, gross!<br>
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The Botanic <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">and National Orchid </span>Gardens made for more relaxing viewing with awesome tropical plants and beautiful landscaping. We were treated to a free concert here and met up with an Irish guy we met on our journey from the airport. <br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5U14TuxUQF8Vy7Sb1GLJUM4zwAaOYhlUF3WV_pTGNLEPQfTEWnLMmI4mxSKoqJnMIUM9erYzZtyU2dtsdiV00IW95RlpKIhJjF_VxtYf1RXOC0AI2c0c2BJJ4-Ac7QTwu2JS_cQfOXx8/s2048/Photo%25252027%252520Jan%2525202013%25252009%25253A09.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5U14TuxUQF8Vy7Sb1GLJUM4zwAaOYhlUF3WV_pTGNLEPQfTEWnLMmI4mxSKoqJnMIUM9erYzZtyU2dtsdiV00IW95RlpKIhJjF_VxtYf1RXOC0AI2c0c2BJJ4-Ac7QTwu2JS_cQfOXx8/s500/Photo%25252027%252520Jan%2525202013%25252009%25253A09.jpg" id="blogsy-1359512429218.5244" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="474" height="355"></a></div>
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Singapore Zoo had come highly recommended so we headed here for a brilliant day. The tropical surroundings certainly felt more authentic than other zoos we've visited and there were lots of feeding sessions to watch the animals in action.<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Up close and personal</td></tr></tbody></table>
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Another highlight for us was another set of gardens behind the marina which had two biodomes containing a cloud rainforest and waterfalls as well as structurally stunning gardens and all promising to be self-sustainable by generating electricity from the amazing solar super trees, watered by harvested water collection and producing it's own energy using biomass. <br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJqLXii-csO1c37byNqzamvKEnr1FX2FS-_-argsiCaiwII7IMGLkHgo96kRcGxPTz5tiqu1slOoFdCpgjcnhbWUBnm0iB4ncFVsyOJ7803zFWP0jK9Ev6qG4Z1pmehSOTpeyqBMBnVWc/s2048/Photo%25252029%252520Jan%2525202013%25252011%25253A15.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJqLXii-csO1c37byNqzamvKEnr1FX2FS-_-argsiCaiwII7IMGLkHgo96kRcGxPTz5tiqu1slOoFdCpgjcnhbWUBnm0iB4ncFVsyOJ7803zFWP0jK9Ev6qG4Z1pmehSOTpeyqBMBnVWc/s500/Photo%25252029%252520Jan%2525202013%25252011%25253A15.jpg" id="blogsy-1359512429205.363" class="alignleft" alt="" width="302" height="403"></a></div>
Sundown on our last night showed us another great landscape as we headed for Marina Bay to admire the promenade, skyscrapers and light show. <br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm9K5p4rVN-Cwk9CfL0HgJzUoaN5o-koN2HaHvSNxyGZEGhLmuks-6kaHLUcxWvO_taBZjgQ8DZ5kqiVBHsbxC1AvLmzfNIv-y__NNCli73JRLXXyNwOfUl40lNVvi6fTJX44pj6Ox65A/s2048/Photo%25252029%252520Jan%2525202013%25252013%25253A24.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm9K5p4rVN-Cwk9CfL0HgJzUoaN5o-koN2HaHvSNxyGZEGhLmuks-6kaHLUcxWvO_taBZjgQ8DZ5kqiVBHsbxC1AvLmzfNIv-y__NNCli73JRLXXyNwOfUl40lNVvi6fTJX44pj6Ox65A/s500/Photo%25252029%252520Jan%2525202013%25252013%25253A24.jpg" id="blogsy-1359512429215.1135" class="" width="500" height="375" alt=""></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marina Bays Sands Hotel has a pool, restaurant on this boat like structure on top. </td></tr></tbody></table>
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Wow, what an experience our four days on horseback through a VERY rural and hilly Rajasthan has been. We've felt like a cross between Brangelina, as we passed through village after village smiling and waving so much at calling children and shy adults that it's given us repetitive strain injuries, and circus freaks, as people have gathered around us staring intently and without embarrassment whilst we tried to eat breakfast, brush our teeth or simply read a book.<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkE9JzTyYHj8rLXFS9EsLX9vdVQpiAXZnlT66EPZ3k3USZ7Rydf1UVnUFkJxG3n2qi_zcmZMq1HKNp8ZmXawhAgwBJRKF7_4rTSZzikTwldMjZHDimgSXva5bzZ2yQ4BfOzmfE0loLkdY/s2048/Photo%25252023%252520Jan%2525202013%25252008%25253A37.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkE9JzTyYHj8rLXFS9EsLX9vdVQpiAXZnlT66EPZ3k3USZ7Rydf1UVnUFkJxG3n2qi_zcmZMq1HKNp8ZmXawhAgwBJRKF7_4rTSZzikTwldMjZHDimgSXva5bzZ2yQ4BfOzmfE0loLkdY/s500/Photo%25252023%252520Jan%2525202013%25252008%25253A37.jpg" id="blogsy-1359045936169.1152" class="alignleft" alt="" width="217" height="290"></a></div>
We must first thank Nancy, who gave us the skills and confidence to tackle "walk", "trot" and "canter" before we left England - unfortunately she couldn't help us to pre-empt extremely spirited horses and lots of hill walking, rock climbing and river wading. The Marwari horses we have been riding are slender, sensitive and have distinctive curly ears. They were used for war and hunting by the Maharajahs for hundreds of years.<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXkRGXnXQ3vxxvYr0iUZVyu4mlkg9qIa3glsiZ1b1qi0NiaRnWusYkhCIOYYG1709RKaSpXuiKNlxFw9MrJBLxpLMpE6YOZ5t6F_Gtge2E2YBww5UorhWVaFdklCd9xgzk4TKQHeMdYU/s2048/Photo%25252022%252520Jan%2525202013%25252007%25253A12.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: right; float: right; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXkRGXnXQ3vxxvYr0iUZVyu4mlkg9qIa3glsiZ1b1qi0NiaRnWusYkhCIOYYG1709RKaSpXuiKNlxFw9MrJBLxpLMpE6YOZ5t6F_Gtge2E2YBww5UorhWVaFdklCd9xgzk4TKQHeMdYU/s500/Photo%25252022%252520Jan%2525202013%25252007%25253A12.jpg" id="blogsy-1359045936088.2234" class="alignright" alt="" width="300" height="401"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Feisty Namari</td></tr></tbody></table>
The trek has also brought us several other "firsts", one being the outdoor toilet facilities for ones and twos (namely a rustic commode over a pit or behind a wall or bush), another being the lack of showering facilities for four days so it's been a top and tail with a wet flannel or hair washing with a bucket full of river water. We've had meals round a camp fire each night and there's been all kinds of new wildlife to spot (electric blue kingfishers, mongoose, yellow woodpeckers etc).<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVfkl7hixQHZy7qqwFNRrwa5V9bqEMZZ21Q-B7OVOMGUvpdPesSQ-_PhN2hlX1g3-OXMrVeplTI6GDPdXL1cijvvls_w9dokPVbpMGo6pJmSEcE_c769tlfoDQj1Lbug02k6J7HK0xAs/s2048/Photo%25252023%252520Jan%2525202013%25252005%25253A03.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVfkl7hixQHZy7qqwFNRrwa5V9bqEMZZ21Q-B7OVOMGUvpdPesSQ-_PhN2hlX1g3-OXMrVeplTI6GDPdXL1cijvvls_w9dokPVbpMGo6pJmSEcE_c769tlfoDQj1Lbug02k6J7HK0xAs/s500/Photo%25252023%252520Jan%2525202013%25252005%25253A03.jpg" id="blogsy-1359045936091.7627" class="alignleft" alt="" width="206" height="276"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Washing my hair</td></tr></tbody></table>
The scenery has been mountainous and dry with the occasional lake and lush crop areas. Terrain has been a combination of steep rocky pathways, concrete roads and river crossings as we climbed higher and higher heading for Kumbalgarh Fort. Village life and it's simplicity has astounded us as the majority of dwellings have no electricity or running water (a village pump provides this). A mixture of cow, buffalo and goats are kept in pens around the housetops provide milk and the dung is patted and sun dried to use as fuel for the fires. Camel, cow and buffalo are the work force here, carrying heavy goods and pushing the water mill around to draw water from the wells to the crops. Mustard seed, sugar cane, tomatoes and wheat have been the most prominent crops.<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51yiiEIK-9F4STWC0KKixvTRu2b-01iyTjIBOIXaXet-yFuX7X7g8WrUltt7hcTAnqS8pXppmG8dmmAzhXv3Haa3jrCliz2aOVkeJYVWmNZKEJsnCH9FWilB9w95oH4Prk4NJpVOdHzY/s2048/Photo%25252024%252520Jan%2525202013%25252006%25253A23.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51yiiEIK-9F4STWC0KKixvTRu2b-01iyTjIBOIXaXet-yFuX7X7g8WrUltt7hcTAnqS8pXppmG8dmmAzhXv3Haa3jrCliz2aOVkeJYVWmNZKEJsnCH9FWilB9w95oH4Prk4NJpVOdHzY/s500/Photo%25252024%252520Jan%2525202013%25252006%25253A23.jpg" id="blogsy-1359045936182.583" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="400" height="300"></a></div>
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Shocking too is how basic their existence is....children play with hoop and stick and a simple marble flicking game or just sit about. Shoes are not worn and bathing and brushing teeth seem to be unimportant.... it makes the bright white smiles and gorgeous vibrant saris look out of place amidst the dust, dirt and animals. Ladies can be seen carrying anything from huge pots of water, 12ft lengths of cane or large bundles of leaves on their heads.<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ6RL-pVeXWMsPsSCPVktwTP0Dtmj2J79xbiu_TjHDrAk_fTKj37ISMOu_EuUmdSyHcYiacLhl6ab9C4C7YB0sA8Cx7GCyDCawQLoDh5BpSa5rbZ8qjcrqO02VQy3Oykzx57hJ-Y3nxKk/s2048/Photo%25252022%252520Jan%2525202013%25252012%25253A34.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ6RL-pVeXWMsPsSCPVktwTP0Dtmj2J79xbiu_TjHDrAk_fTKj37ISMOu_EuUmdSyHcYiacLhl6ab9C4C7YB0sA8Cx7GCyDCawQLoDh5BpSa5rbZ8qjcrqO02VQy3Oykzx57hJ-Y3nxKk/s500/Photo%25252022%252520Jan%2525202013%25252012%25253A34.jpg" id="blogsy-1359045936112.7014" class="alignright" alt="" width="300" height="400"></a></div>
Schools have been intriguing too - the state uniform of baby blue shirt and tan trousers look smart but it appears you can rock up at school whatever time you feel like, lessons a held outside, on the ground en masse and the cane/slap around the head is very much still acceptable. <br/><br/>Each day we have ridden for about 5 hours, starting the day with an outdoor breakfast and stopping half way for lunch. Late afternoon we have stopped at a new camp, set up by the guys before we arrive. An hour or two until darkness when a camp fire is lit and dinner eaten. The best meals of all our Indian trip! Without electricity bedtime has been around 8.30pm but despite the early retirement, sleep has been challenging with unusual noises and freezing temperatures to disturb us. The guys who run the trek have all slept outside on the floor, making us feel guilty in our bedded tent.<br/><br/><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEoiAJU5NXwoGYIdhvgXtyjeo4dJ2bptXw7XFZwRu0B7ezuEBovlBkYN6vpO-y1eWu5oEhyphenhyphent9X2Lw4m4dFIVNZV5ysy9dH54JFGFf6iig3i7tCemsmHVg82oLLX9Wd7syqJlH-MD0mR_Y/s2048/Photo%25252022%252520Jan%2525202013%25252014%25253A26.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEoiAJU5NXwoGYIdhvgXtyjeo4dJ2bptXw7XFZwRu0B7ezuEBovlBkYN6vpO-y1eWu5oEhyphenhyphent9X2Lw4m4dFIVNZV5ysy9dH54JFGFf6iig3i7tCemsmHVg82oLLX9Wd7syqJlH-MD0mR_Y/s500/Photo%25252022%252520Jan%2525202013%25252014%25253A26.jpg" id="blogsy-1359045936163.1082" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="371" height="278"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Camp near the river</td></tr></tbody></table>
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On one of the evenings, we were treated to a trip on the back of the truck up to a remote Hindu temple in the forest. We drank tea with a Sadhu and then watched the evening Puja ceremony and with candles lit, bells rung and drums beaten, it was another interesting experience, topped off with Rob smoking some of the Sadhus home grown Ganga.<br/><br/>Our nemeses this adventure have been rock hard cavalry saddles and sore bottoms as well as roaming buffalo who terrorise the horses with their scatty, lollopping run and large horns but overall this has been an amazing four days and definitely worth the saddle sores.<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ9WRUpCHzpp4Wc5n2qH2njPsR2vyzoOTj4LrkZjiuq84266JAmK5J-u_z_vaDhCxZQWZ6YNExWqjCfVNUbGUGLnARo57rizwi4s9kdzjtjWq4_QzDiCb4VUgTSLAmhQnBr3Xd1sLtr7I/s2048/Photo%25252021%252520Jan%2525202013%25252011%25253A54.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ9WRUpCHzpp4Wc5n2qH2njPsR2vyzoOTj4LrkZjiuq84266JAmK5J-u_z_vaDhCxZQWZ6YNExWqjCfVNUbGUGLnARo57rizwi4s9kdzjtjWq4_QzDiCb4VUgTSLAmhQnBr3Xd1sLtr7I/s500/Photo%25252021%252520Jan%2525202013%25252011%25253A54.jpg" id="blogsy-1359045936158.4907" class="aligncenter" width="316" height="237" alt=""></a></div>
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Our final destination in India (not including the forthcoming horse trek) was to the lake city of Udaipur. With no trains or suitable buses available, we decided to go by taxi. We left Jodhpur in heavy rain which made the already murky streets somewhat unsuitable for walking around so it was great timing to head off! The taxi option provided us with stress-free comfort and a half way stop off at the <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Jain temple</span> of Ranukpur.<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNhDaACFyHcwcALr5HZUi8rWasuRkumylEKrg9DXfX1h2JLA22NNNc8_LIctJbTJ6VetOg2FNABmdUoiy2JeP_RYp_1X8puO0NaKYx_A3TfVb7DETlKg5eOBfbyyByg_vYM6a7apGgdVw/s2048/Photo%25252017%252520Jan%2525202013%25252011%25253A10.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNhDaACFyHcwcALr5HZUi8rWasuRkumylEKrg9DXfX1h2JLA22NNNc8_LIctJbTJ6VetOg2FNABmdUoiy2JeP_RYp_1X8puO0NaKYx_A3TfVb7DETlKg5eOBfbyyByg_vYM6a7apGgdVw/s500/Photo%25252017%252520Jan%2525202013%25252011%25253A10.jpg" id="blogsy-1358691970508.1372" class="alignleft" alt="" width="294" height="392"></a></div>
The temple was huge and every inch delicately decorated and carved in grey stone and white marble. Inside, lots of individually designed pillars and domed ceilings dominated the space together with the 600 year old mimosa tree growing through the floor. A very spiritual place as described to us by our monk guide.<br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRj4ElF5PGJ36VZmNy1uv18GeSHNBxtNaKl0AtYHpsTx9oMS4bjyQFCNcaZ0E5c1eMETZwKCGG5YxILKKMl_5TDCJOMuJrZ0ZSD7Pf3BWVrPGLHxaQirISZt0N-uWA-XgiAE4YJ8x6gH0/s2048/Photo%25252019%252520Jan%2525202013%25252009%25253A40.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: right; float: right; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRj4ElF5PGJ36VZmNy1uv18GeSHNBxtNaKl0AtYHpsTx9oMS4bjyQFCNcaZ0E5c1eMETZwKCGG5YxILKKMl_5TDCJOMuJrZ0ZSD7Pf3BWVrPGLHxaQirISZt0N-uWA-XgiAE4YJ8x6gH0/s500/Photo%25252019%252520Jan%2525202013%25252009%25253A40.jpg" id="blogsy-1358691970541.9753" class="alignright" alt="" width="425" height="319"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The luxurious City Palace Hotel on the right</td></tr></tbody></table>
Udaipur is in complete contrast to any of our previous Indian destinations. More Western tourists, less hawkers, much fewer signs of poverty, minimal tuk tuk tooting and of course the stunning lakes. Our hotel roof terrace, like most of the restaurants and cafes overlook the magnificent, man-made lake. Backdropped with a mountain range, and rugged country side it reminded us of Lake Garda in Italy, with an Indian twist.... and of course, any keen Bond fans will recognise the setting in the1981 Roger Moore movie, "Octopussy"!<br/><br/><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggwrr_q3crbSmtc0w9iGiAMXye-ydu35v05svN4o9D8GlpUf3aeZjvHoxJU3jj1NPRtt8doAx7VQgQoYicgtxZvh3FDALQgPTQpiV9ejoMAQYMJOZGKQMeRpuj04t3B5-8mPRwNNoGLqo/s2048/Photo%25252017%252520Jan%2525202013%25252014%25253A24.jpg" target="_blank" style=" " title=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggwrr_q3crbSmtc0w9iGiAMXye-ydu35v05svN4o9D8GlpUf3aeZjvHoxJU3jj1NPRtt8doAx7VQgQoYicgtxZvh3FDALQgPTQpiV9ejoMAQYMJOZGKQMeRpuj04t3B5-8mPRwNNoGLqo/s500/Photo%25252017%252520Jan%2525202013%25252014%25253A24.jpg" id="blogsy-1358691970568.22" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="426" height="320"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lake at sunset from our roof terrace</td></tr></tbody></table>
On our first evening, we met up with some friends we'd met in Jaipur and went to a puppet / dance performance. Ladies, in fantastic jewelled dresses twirled, played miniature symbols and showed of their dexterity whilst balancing various objects on their heads. A puppeteer perform tricks whilst the musicians played traditional songs.<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbcoLsF5H3Bl282rUiE8VMN1Z_G5o4sU_9EF3eSILc89Q6XsKsuXhtKb4D_pUB3eCm6h8TnM5fPWFLq_xkHxKqmPgssA9_4Dg3e4am4hyWnvaIRDabs_6lGb5njIVkXAjzz4RnxdZimPg/s2048/Photo%25252017%252520Jan%2525202013%25252015%25253A53.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbcoLsF5H3Bl282rUiE8VMN1Z_G5o4sU_9EF3eSILc89Q6XsKsuXhtKb4D_pUB3eCm6h8TnM5fPWFLq_xkHxKqmPgssA9_4Dg3e4am4hyWnvaIRDabs_6lGb5njIVkXAjzz4RnxdZimPg/s500/Photo%25252017%252520Jan%2525202013%25252015%25253A53.jpg" id="blogsy-1358691970514.3909" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="368" height="406"></a></div>
We had a fantastic morning exploring the City Palace and local temple on day two. We observed a service taking place at the temple which started with a eardrum-busting bell being chimed, followed by chanting, worship and further singing by the women. A privilege to be part of despite the ringing ears!! The City Temple was a labyrinth of rooms each taking their own distinctive themes with colours and materials used to decorate them. It was deceptively small from the outside but huge from within demanding wonderful views of the lake and city.<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhofQXkRCXqKlzeX698emUDiKIJTNavqaojzm2HYqvjnSwZlRS8EqBzdX4NSh2lm-0bugcYqG_SL_MeCFmur6s5qDjY36A7VE6BNUaRP8-z_4n88BAWsUMQ4hU69s4rKlAaSR2Pmg-XsU0/s2048/Photo%25252018%252520Jan%2525202013%25252007%25253A48.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhofQXkRCXqKlzeX698emUDiKIJTNavqaojzm2HYqvjnSwZlRS8EqBzdX4NSh2lm-0bugcYqG_SL_MeCFmur6s5qDjY36A7VE6BNUaRP8-z_4n88BAWsUMQ4hU69s4rKlAaSR2Pmg-XsU0/s500/Photo%25252018%252520Jan%2525202013%25252007%25253A48.jpg" id="blogsy-1358691970577.0889" class="alignnone" alt="" width="381" height="285"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front of Palace</td></tr></tbody></table>
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Much of our time in Udaipur had been spent strolling along the pleasantly quiet streets, visiting a tranquil park with rose garden, perusing a classic car museum and generally just relaxing. Oh and Sonja got a henna tattoo!!<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvRCi614bMRfHWCxyPiQRUwTzVZ2yOB68vRUwvNRDhDO1Ldq7_UFAF3NlavLdCsodkgTYdw9sm2S0xGoBk1vPkEdAEWelUKZEfGkoyJwspOqNHV_2AnMuCBgDOiiB-jFjf1LE6of3H6bQ/s2048/Photo%25252020%252520Jan%2525202013%25252010%25253A39.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvRCi614bMRfHWCxyPiQRUwTzVZ2yOB68vRUwvNRDhDO1Ldq7_UFAF3NlavLdCsodkgTYdw9sm2S0xGoBk1vPkEdAEWelUKZEfGkoyJwspOqNHV_2AnMuCBgDOiiB-jFjf1LE6of3H6bQ/s500/Photo%25252020%252520Jan%2525202013%25252010%25253A39.jpg" id="blogsy-1358691970595.2563" class="alignright" width="311" height="415" alt=""></a></div>
<br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/> Udaipur is definately not the most interesting of destinations thus far, but in term of recovery before our next adventure, it ticks every box. Tomorrow we head off into the countryside on a four day horse trek / camping expedition, can't wait......<br/><br/> <br/><br/><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Rob and Sonjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15059677760559706580noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365740295694590807.post-73128536642022122562013-01-16T11:37:00.001+00:002013-01-16T11:37:32.534+00:00Feeling blue in JodhpurAnother transfer day..... and you guessed it.....another train delay. Not so much stress this time, perhaps we're getting used to India's transport system. Like our previous journey, we ditched the train, opting instead for the bus again. The journey took seven hours and was full of fascinating scenery. From lush green countryside to crowded market villages and animals (mainly cows) everywhere.<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkB55BysTN-TQVC-OHMenMmcsVvCl7hnfsZezeB8Bj3Ea3wXHS-PDKzgyCvaqu0Si5RZ78NDZCZdfYXFRgsxqPCEpDVo31aUUvLd_iMaIpAf6EPTlStEtOJTYIYWJrbOuFt7XtEmCO1U/s2048/Photo%25252015%252520Jan%2525202013%25252007%25253A54.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkB55BysTN-TQVC-OHMenMmcsVvCl7hnfsZezeB8Bj3Ea3wXHS-PDKzgyCvaqu0Si5RZ78NDZCZdfYXFRgsxqPCEpDVo31aUUvLd_iMaIpAf6EPTlStEtOJTYIYWJrbOuFt7XtEmCO1U/s500/Photo%25252015%252520Jan%2525202013%25252007%25253A54.jpg" id="blogsy-1358336244510.5986" class="alignleft" alt="" width="393" height="525"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Blue City</td></tr></tbody></table>
<br/><br/>Our first impression of Jodhpur was that it was smaller and less affluent than Jaipur. Our tuk tuk ploughed it's way down impossibly narrow roads lined with shops and abodes alike. We're surprised we've not seen an accident yet, the near misses are frequent. Having said that, traffic, pedestrians and animals all go about their business with minimal fuss and no road rage, just the loud tooting to let you know they are coming.<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTkvBTOQlTXwB41CfrlkGVDMkzdqAHe2SEV5AeFhDx4NW6avsd-uU3DrQkHzLDFxT5e1dL2wmCwwz6sh5r_Po-mPiduFJEgAbnevCTyPK0subrYak0UKfnWcgZvyUshY4ZHcX2RksyL8g/s2048/Photo%25252016%252520Jan%2525202013%25252006%25253A30.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: right; float: right; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTkvBTOQlTXwB41CfrlkGVDMkzdqAHe2SEV5AeFhDx4NW6avsd-uU3DrQkHzLDFxT5e1dL2wmCwwz6sh5r_Po-mPiduFJEgAbnevCTyPK0subrYak0UKfnWcgZvyUshY4ZHcX2RksyL8g/s500/Photo%25252016%252520Jan%2525202013%25252006%25253A30.jpg" id="blogsy-1358336244473.7537" class="alignright" alt="" width="442" height="331"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our terrace view of Mehrangarh Fort</td></tr></tbody></table>
Any feeling of claustrophobia passed as soon as we were invited onto the roof terrace of our hotel. Up high above the busy world below, we had an incredible view of the Mehrangarh Fort, which almost looks like it's been carved into the hillside. Here too we could get a glimpse of the number of blue buildings which Jodhpur is synonymous for. Our hotel, with six rooms, is essentially a family's house which they share with their guests. As you navigate to your room or the roof terrace, you have to walk through their private space. Surprisingly it is not uncomfortable at all, in fact it made the experience all more enriching as we got to interact with the family all the time, especially their two year old daughter, who was as cute as can be especially when she blew us kisses!!<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierg9bf-jX5h5lSObwzX3v1cq86DSi_WWm47iW1HdSuDC3oGxccxMDcKq_6I373STPOc_Z2v2HQcyYK3urQDEeKVS3h7-55o1Nz_vAIqfsHpUzGjtu3GntUT9xUZIwca007fPKpepGpk4/s2048/Photo%25252015%252520Jan%2525202013%25252009%25253A19.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierg9bf-jX5h5lSObwzX3v1cq86DSi_WWm47iW1HdSuDC3oGxccxMDcKq_6I373STPOc_Z2v2HQcyYK3urQDEeKVS3h7-55o1Nz_vAIqfsHpUzGjtu3GntUT9xUZIwca007fPKpepGpk4/s500/Photo%25252015%252520Jan%2525202013%25252009%25253A19.jpg" id="blogsy-1358336244507.9646" class="alignleft" alt="" width="336" height="448"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The perfect city for a Chelsea fan!</td></tr></tbody></table>
<br/><br/>On our first full day, we decided to visit the fort we'd been admiring over breakfast. It looked in touching distance from the terrace, but as we found, there was the small matter of the labyrinth to get through followed by a steep incline. With the most basic map in the world, we made it to the fort feeling slightly unfit!! Mehrangarh Fort turned out to be our favourite fort so far, and believe me we've seen a lot. In addition to it's incredible dominating existence from afar, the inside was equally stunning. It had clearly been maintained much better than the others. The top of the fort housed numerous cannons over looking the blue city. The Maharaja's quarters were decorated with gold, silver, jewels and beautifully coloured rugs and other textiles. Examples of clothing worn over the generations and the different types of elephant carriages were included in the excellent museum. The fort also provided incredible views of the city, highlighting the pale indigo-washed buildings which apparently are not only pretty but cooling and the natural colorant helps to ward off mosquitos. We also visited the adjacent Jaswant Thada, a cenotaph built for the late Maharajas. It was very peaceful with well kept green gardens and a lake also overlooking the city. <br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQmZX3L-5P_Y1wryCtIsPB_wOEej3h7vQQPEw-OcKb7gnzMnbMI1b3YYOo4PrgkMC8XevNMO5w8Q_GMOhXH8nfbTpSfAjCjVCEHGB7aoM16b1Zl4cm75aoXf1HjcK1STpMuc6FmYldafU/s2048/Photo%25252015%252520Jan%2525202013%25252009%25253A09.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQmZX3L-5P_Y1wryCtIsPB_wOEej3h7vQQPEw-OcKb7gnzMnbMI1b3YYOo4PrgkMC8XevNMO5w8Q_GMOhXH8nfbTpSfAjCjVCEHGB7aoM16b1Zl4cm75aoXf1HjcK1STpMuc6FmYldafU/s500/Photo%25252015%252520Jan%2525202013%25252009%25253A09.jpg" id="blogsy-1358336244497.3154" class="alignnone" alt="" width="447" height="596"></a></div>
In the evening, we took an Indian cookery lesson. Run by a lovely family in their modest home behind the front of their spice shop, we were guided through the process making of Saffron Lassi, Biriani rice, dal, Masala Chai, Paneer Masala curry, naan bread and chapati. <br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqm8zMrAyX0-2Wl7kO8Ie_6sPNxrO16AwhBULiZvbA3irjY7D7KoKj0ATyWeYxi7PyncYafWVwqP2qwcN6MGciTNvHgZQSVOLYIelZ8hjbibnvWenK3now1xuZrTztd4Du4Gsi3RJMDac/s2048/Photo%25252015%252520Jan%2525202013%25252018%25253A24.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqm8zMrAyX0-2Wl7kO8Ie_6sPNxrO16AwhBULiZvbA3irjY7D7KoKj0ATyWeYxi7PyncYafWVwqP2qwcN6MGciTNvHgZQSVOLYIelZ8hjbibnvWenK3now1xuZrTztd4Du4Gsi3RJMDac/s500/Photo%25252015%252520Jan%2525202013%25252018%25253A24.jpg" id="blogsy-1358336244472.458" class="alignleft" alt="" width="300" height="400"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anyone want naan at our next dinner party?</td></tr></tbody></table>
It was a real hands-on course, where we ate all we cooked.<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5dni1xXThKepWjh00_Q74TYVI1mKX2Xvk_EyMNSN1lF-afFzSzuPCMrPRA9mkcOA7pQWpQCugEt_pJLnjaFO28NpToiUrba4NYjT-eBo4QeY9CNEnN3CQbhoZppyBD5_gpH8HK8gaBio/s2048/Photo%25252015%252520Jan%2525202013%25252016%25253A43.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: right; float: right; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5dni1xXThKepWjh00_Q74TYVI1mKX2Xvk_EyMNSN1lF-afFzSzuPCMrPRA9mkcOA7pQWpQCugEt_pJLnjaFO28NpToiUrba4NYjT-eBo4QeY9CNEnN3CQbhoZppyBD5_gpH8HK8gaBio/s500/Photo%25252015%252520Jan%2525202013%25252016%25253A43.jpg" id="blogsy-1358336244498.711" class="alignright" alt="" width="335" height="251"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saffron lassi was full of calories, so the extra blob of butter on top of the cream and nuts made no difference!</td></tr></tbody></table>
Definitely our best food yet and made all the more interesting to hear the health benefits of each spice that we used. The course lasted over five hours and Rekka told us her story of the business with great pride. It was humbling to be in an Indian home as they are beyond basic, with open sewers, mice and an open ceiling and were glad our money went to such a family.<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheNn4o8DP4tA2ofZRmqxrj2U5ljrNffGdXdWLgnrSoTb62xnPXv06jCnLK2LUFEJ9ZiGmUaQnw-6MimzwGWQma8z03bIokqruiaLHnhvUFam2FfoO4A2GeZ0ub75ZxTHubkooNbjzvyLo/s2048/Photo%25252015%252520Jan%2525202013%25252015%25253A51.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheNn4o8DP4tA2ofZRmqxrj2U5ljrNffGdXdWLgnrSoTb62xnPXv06jCnLK2LUFEJ9ZiGmUaQnw-6MimzwGWQma8z03bIokqruiaLHnhvUFam2FfoO4A2GeZ0ub75ZxTHubkooNbjzvyLo/s500/Photo%25252015%252520Jan%2525202013%25252015%25253A51.jpg" id="blogsy-1358336244537.804" class="alignnone" alt="" width="354" height="265"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Silver-topped veg Biriani, nice.</td></tr></tbody></table>
On our second day, we decided to simply explore the local markets and back streets and just take it all in. It has a real local feel to it, with small shops selling just about anything you could think of, sharing the road space with cows, goats and dogs sunbathing and the school children in smart uniform chattering away and saying hello to us. There is very little hassling from people here and it makes the experience of exploring so much more pleasurable.<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhysL9IzxpR2Mr0KtbFWmcBV9JZoM2a-8eDttpzPrMVnCKiiVVRpjb0S17XGYePAj1vx6MaiPozz2MyW49CGqD0PcNEusmJijb-BArWR-yOMHLwgYRj_IujVKYubLPA07tNycgJczM55bM/s2048/Photo%25252016%252520Jan%2525202013%25252008%25253A57.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhysL9IzxpR2Mr0KtbFWmcBV9JZoM2a-8eDttpzPrMVnCKiiVVRpjb0S17XGYePAj1vx6MaiPozz2MyW49CGqD0PcNEusmJijb-BArWR-yOMHLwgYRj_IujVKYubLPA07tNycgJczM55bM/s500/Photo%25252016%252520Jan%2525202013%25252008%25253A57.jpg" id="blogsy-1358336244550.481" class="alignnone" alt="" width="357" height="476"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No road rage from this elephant.</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifuf2ClvFSd-0nATX9MEAi7IPUTtX4h7wrNlxAZ5Dje3KTyTm7DO-5GfI1XlWNq1HyV_XN7611fgQ7q_N9qKc8JOPxx10iI-pwj_eGr9SBCvdVsYaBpUtk-0qpoqFdhwUtnfwGAAkreHQ/s2048/Photo%25252015%252520Jan%2525202013%25252012%25253A15.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifuf2ClvFSd-0nATX9MEAi7IPUTtX4h7wrNlxAZ5Dje3KTyTm7DO-5GfI1XlWNq1HyV_XN7611fgQ7q_N9qKc8JOPxx10iI-pwj_eGr9SBCvdVsYaBpUtk-0qpoqFdhwUtnfwGAAkreHQ/s500/Photo%25252015%252520Jan%2525202013%25252012%25253A15.jpg" id="blogsy-1358336244511.549" class="alignnone" width="500" height="375" alt=""></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think it's next left and then right at the mangy goat on the corner.</td></tr></tbody></table>
<br/><br/><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Rob and Sonjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15059677760559706580noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365740295694590807.post-84913079011394825412013-01-14T17:49:00.001+00:002013-01-14T17:49:06.153+00:00Jaipur To say we had a bit of a palaver this morning might be a bit of an understatement, it was a drama at it's very best. We woke up at 5am to catch our 6.20am train to Jaipur and suffered a rather tense tuk tuk journey which only got us to the station in the nic of time, only to find that our train has been delayed by 12 hours. A bloke suddenly suggested it might be running after all. With hope and 60 seconds to go, we sprinted to platform 2, via the footbridge battling through the crowds, me struggling with the 42kgs of luggage, knocking people including elderly and children out the way................only to find it was still delayed. We felt exhausted and deflated. "What shall we do for the next 12 hours?" Sonja asked. There was only one option, head back to the hotel and beg for our room back and a late check out despite the fact we'd already checked out! Fortunately Sonja's charm did the trick and the staff allowed us to have our room back at no extra charge. We returned to bed for some stress-busting sleep.<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJ2U2uLOSF1LazTj1YiSJhQ7U-6QsjkVcoYbln4UyHntxeZvM4BMO7lIocOTuoCTk1_qLRpD7N6P2b0S_Qfr-VN2FKZILb9qGXOJVY6y_n-0_L6ApZfMFtOMAnGFjiDcHMRV8A3xbAEY/s2048/Photo%25252011%252520Jan%2525202013%25252010%25253A47.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJ2U2uLOSF1LazTj1YiSJhQ7U-6QsjkVcoYbln4UyHntxeZvM4BMO7lIocOTuoCTk1_qLRpD7N6P2b0S_Qfr-VN2FKZILb9qGXOJVY6y_n-0_L6ApZfMFtOMAnGFjiDcHMRV8A3xbAEY/s500/Photo%25252011%252520Jan%2525202013%25252010%25253A47.jpg" id="blogsy-1358185740978.9507" class="alignleft" alt="" width="361" height="271"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Delux Volvo bus to the rescue!!!</td></tr></tbody></table>
At midday we checked the Indian train website and learned that our train was now delayed by 14 hours with the likelihood it would be delayed by more, meaning that, at best, we'd arrive in Jaipur at 1am. Change of plan required. We decided to go by bus and so booked two tickets to Jaipur, leaving at 2.30pm. The move proved to be a stroke of genius. The journey only took 5 hours and as well as being very comfortable, provided us with amazing scenery and views of Indian countryside. We arrived safely in Jaipur one hour after our train was <em>supposed</em> to leave Agra. Result!!! <br/><br/> <br/><br/>Our hotel was beautiful. It is an old maharaj palace and reminded us of the film 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' with it's ornate design and quirky furniture and trinkets, even down to the charming young men managing the place. It has a fantastic rooftop terrace with incredible panoramic views of Jaipur with the surrounding hills and i<span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">n front of us the dominating Tiger Fort nested on top.</span><br>
<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqlqit2tpwh7FD8Y1NFTInScdbZq9RCT3yAwWbsMagI8v2ob6Sn3X_oTD_DusApznjxGrbCkiHeoOx04kJ9WDi3jJFPjc44-2aBWO5JQXHDcxqtBEywG5wjGdWZRJ_coxM0mp_PpC8AnU/s2048/Photo%25252012%252520Jan%2525202013%25252014%25253A10.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqlqit2tpwh7FD8Y1NFTInScdbZq9RCT3yAwWbsMagI8v2ob6Sn3X_oTD_DusApznjxGrbCkiHeoOx04kJ9WDi3jJFPjc44-2aBWO5JQXHDcxqtBEywG5wjGdWZRJ_coxM0mp_PpC8AnU/s500/Photo%25252012%252520Jan%2525202013%25252014%25253A10.jpg" id="blogsy-1358185741002.819" class="alignleft" alt="" width="308" height="411"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entrance to our hotel</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<br/><br/>Unfortunately Sonja awoke to our first experience of "Delhi belly" so therefore spent much of the first day relaxing on the roof terrace, reading, watching life continue beneath us and enjoying the views. <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Unadulterated, raw Indian life was going on in front of us and it was fascinating. </span>So many things to describe....a hundred or so kites soared in the skies preparing for the kite festival in two days time (reminding us of the book, The Kite Runner), sounds of children laughing, car horns hooting, Indian music playing, the "call to prayer" echoing and Sonja's tummy growling!! Beneath us, a woman doing her laundry in the street, men shaving on roof tops, children being washed and dressed by their mothers whilst smiling and waving at us, even people going to the toilet. Not sightseeing as such, more "Indian life-seeing".<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZlv22djoCwNbGJNJzFmvj1PZ0vGITrBFfGl_DwqEcDK3SFBEqVXWDjAUwdKmJQatCYww1tdo6uzWuXe_aVDLAE-WpxcyqBPF41tZ-asFt3B7pghvgLLeRe9H3V8Joi5EeX8GevqLmnkw/s2048/Photo%25252012%252520Jan%2525202013%25252013%25253A29.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZlv22djoCwNbGJNJzFmvj1PZ0vGITrBFfGl_DwqEcDK3SFBEqVXWDjAUwdKmJQatCYww1tdo6uzWuXe_aVDLAE-WpxcyqBPF41tZ-asFt3B7pghvgLLeRe9H3V8Joi5EeX8GevqLmnkw/s500/Photo%25252012%252520Jan%2525202013%25252013%25253A29.jpg" id="blogsy-1358185741023.312" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="377" height="503"></a></div>
We did manage to visit two sites that afternoon. The City Palace was very impressive with it's pink coloured external walls, a wonderful collection of textiles and Indian clothing and a detailed history of previous to current Maharajas. We also strolled down to visit the Palace of the Winds. The frontage has many covered windows which allowed the women to watch processions pass without being seen.<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9QyDFZmkLavVJpqvj4R4vP5S06DJO4VaFGO81piR6uyW_Rr8shMPSdB2S7uZuTiUTwxr_4vY_svQc-9TzCEQRLe-lMJtarqCJDddbOtXo3xrkobfUkCdU1N1LzQ9g6pcrpfEblDzW4bI/s2048/Photo%25252012%252520Jan%2525202013%25252013%25253A44.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9QyDFZmkLavVJpqvj4R4vP5S06DJO4VaFGO81piR6uyW_Rr8shMPSdB2S7uZuTiUTwxr_4vY_svQc-9TzCEQRLe-lMJtarqCJDddbOtXo3xrkobfUkCdU1N1LzQ9g6pcrpfEblDzW4bI/s500/Photo%25252012%252520Jan%2525202013%25252013%25253A44.jpg" id="blogsy-1358185740968.0664" class="alignnone" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div>
Our final morning in Jaipur consisted of a trip to the Amber fort. A guide took us round this palace on the hill, telling us the history and tales of the Maharajas exploits. The wall surrounding the fort is 16km in length and spectacularly dominated the rugged hills around fort. Afterwards we thought we deserved a bit of fun so we bought six brightly coloured paper kites. It was a <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">pathetic attempt</span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> as </span>none got off the ground, which the local kids found rather amusing. Our kite careers started and ended there!<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg36AnX14v_YeXBvtIq0x2G0RCG7qqonF2jjmNpYIbOonp8sRP1YC2hn_q2S5M_9mp8Miq1w_lPcbK11QR4RGGtmQYoPv9xBPtIfdtt_6-Ue995Dp6j5W1IZPknVbOc_HLiaBUKvmTyc-s/s2048/Photo%25252012%252520Jan%2525202013%25252015%25253A37.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg36AnX14v_YeXBvtIq0x2G0RCG7qqonF2jjmNpYIbOonp8sRP1YC2hn_q2S5M_9mp8Miq1w_lPcbK11QR4RGGtmQYoPv9xBPtIfdtt_6-Ue995Dp6j5W1IZPknVbOc_HLiaBUKvmTyc-s/s500/Photo%25252012%252520Jan%2525202013%25252015%25253A37.jpg" id="blogsy-1358185741003.3862" class="alignright" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div>
It was a shame not to see a bit more of Jaipur as the people have been more friendly and there is much less hassle, but another train journey awaits.<br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTFfp7LEDc0nyqTQ1pMIkGArnmz_Sv67H6mccw4pWAmZJO8M1uvlKRzPhMUtMasBfZCC9UUShnjyLgCowizmn01Sn35fwQ4uqolLcCk8CWHiltN3PtWNEgyLiwXD7jb9WixDuesRkZLWA/s2048/Photo%25252012%252520Jan%2525202013%25252014%25253A16.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTFfp7LEDc0nyqTQ1pMIkGArnmz_Sv67H6mccw4pWAmZJO8M1uvlKRzPhMUtMasBfZCC9UUShnjyLgCowizmn01Sn35fwQ4uqolLcCk8CWHiltN3PtWNEgyLiwXD7jb9WixDuesRkZLWA/s500/Photo%25252012%252520Jan%2525202013%25252014%25253A16.jpg" id="blogsy-1358185740960.1355" class="alignnone" width="500" height="375" alt=""></a></div>
<br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Rob and Sonjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15059677760559706580noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365740295694590807.post-45840380785865022522013-01-10T05:50:00.001+00:002013-01-10T14:27:34.480+00:00Less Agra-vationIt's was time to say farewell to Delhi, pack our bags and head off via train to the next leg of our India tour, Agra. Valuables? check, luggage? check, trains out of New Delhi Station running? NO!!!! A check on the Internet showed all trains out of New Delhi cancelled due to fog! Not good news. It was vital we left on time to enable us to see Agra properly before our next leg to Jaipur (also on a pre-booked train). A nervy breakfast saw Sonja struggling to eat her porridge, an astonishing sight taking into account it was the best porridge ever.<br/><br/><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEr_26O6LKyVev4_bJR68WoDip99ixPYRUD_Qu8baW8o9DX4yJAE0fUDaycDoS5tlcpNVuKqD2tuzP5IYD3T4y8ZV7xtTgldRK9DYjPDxR8sCS9GHX-yJ7NDMc-cD-0ibi3G4syZ_eibc/s2048/Photo%2525209%252520Jan%2525202013%25252007%25253A55.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEr_26O6LKyVev4_bJR68WoDip99ixPYRUD_Qu8baW8o9DX4yJAE0fUDaycDoS5tlcpNVuKqD2tuzP5IYD3T4y8ZV7xtTgldRK9DYjPDxR8sCS9GHX-yJ7NDMc-cD-0ibi3G4syZ_eibc/s500/Photo%2525209%252520Jan%2525202013%25252007%25253A55.jpg" id="blogsy-1357828045656.6897" class="alignleft" alt="" width="275" height="368"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Concerning window damage!</td></tr></tbody></table>
We apprehensively arrived at the station and were surprised when security confirmed our tickets and directed us to platform 3. "Don't celebrate too soon Rob, we've not left yet!!". We found our long, long train and walked alongside it looking for AC2, our carriage class. Not only did we find it, we saw our names on the list by the door. We found our seats, off-loaded our luggage and sat back with books in hand. I didn't even let the bullet hole in my window bother me. Amazingly the train pulled away on time, result!!!!<br/><br/>The journey was reasonably pleasant, despite the surround sound snoring from our our fellow passengers. Although our journey was 3 hours, some would be on it for 3 days ending in Kerala, South India. Watching the countryside change from shanty town, to lush green fields and back again was fascinating. We arrived in Agra bang on queue and without tempting fate, our train experience was excellent. 1 down 2 to go!<br/><br/><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5hDEinY6dGM_FkngbSlCEqG5Cm7sIJkcMl_HdmD-tjggt9W84fPfWvJFqV9U2skTCHkkdzSAwgtDZxbAcYpNDaCJ2DatcOREEfHHCqO7L2JO3anD96WZorGTxsUqca7Ck4MUOjsGNJ3M/s2048/Photo%2525209%252520Jan%2525202013%25252008%25253A41.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5hDEinY6dGM_FkngbSlCEqG5Cm7sIJkcMl_HdmD-tjggt9W84fPfWvJFqV9U2skTCHkkdzSAwgtDZxbAcYpNDaCJ2DatcOREEfHHCqO7L2JO3anD96WZorGTxsUqca7Ck4MUOjsGNJ3M/s500/Photo%2525209%252520Jan%2525202013%25252008%25253A41.jpg" id="blogsy-1357828045698.9307" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="380" height="285"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from our train window</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p><span style="text-align: left; ">We arrived at our hotel, Taj Resorts and what a find. An excellent standard, all the mod-cons and even central heating!!!! It also boasts a view of the Taj Mahal from the roof terrace. Finding these hotels is not luck. Sonja has spent months researching this trip and it is paying off. I can't thank her enough, it is making this trip very smooth indeed. After checking in, we headed off to explore the area and catch a glimpse of the Taj Mahal as the sun set from the edge of the river Yamuna.</span></p>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_okpGql97tUSNULUbZLjhMhxs8KWWmzUArH1P3hV9gkGLDHjf3dP7pQ8fyRTuX_GWTmjDttnoimty59AvYQv9IrEkEsFsMtI-TIcAuCqDTB7AaTJwiFK4PSZyMpzLoEkawLsBNGSON7k/s2048/Photo%2525209%252520Jan%2525202013%25252013%25253A34.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_okpGql97tUSNULUbZLjhMhxs8KWWmzUArH1P3hV9gkGLDHjf3dP7pQ8fyRTuX_GWTmjDttnoimty59AvYQv9IrEkEsFsMtI-TIcAuCqDTB7AaTJwiFK4PSZyMpzLoEkawLsBNGSON7k/s500/Photo%2525209%252520Jan%2525202013%25252013%25253A34.jpg" id="blogsy-1357828045697.4727" class="alignnone" alt="" width="300" height="225"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rear of Taj at sunset</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;">Most tourists do Agra in a day trip. Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and off. We were in no rush so took 2 days. We rose early on day 2 (6am) to get to the Taj Mahal for sunrise. We've seen the photos and heard other traveller's tales of the Taj, so were keen to see it for ourselves. I have to say it is magnificent. It caters for all. Whether it be the romantic story behind it's birth, the perfect architectural symmetry from all 4 sides, the way it changes shades as the sun rises and sets or maybe a bit of all the above.<br>
</td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HoldenFells do the Taj Mahal</td></tr></tbody></table>
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Delhi was busy, oppressive at times. In contrast, Agra is surprisingly quiet and manageable. It maybe because we are not in high season yet or perhaps we just expected more people, but either way it is light relief after a chaotic start to our holiday. <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Even the local cows feel relaxed enough to do a spot of souvenir shopping after a visit to the Taj!</span><br/><br/> After a siesta to recover form the early start, we headed across town to visit Agra Fort. More accurately, a small city behind a huge red sandstone wall about 96 acres in siz built in 1568. <br/><br/>It has housed much Royalty over the years and most famously the man who built the Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan. He was arrested was deposed by his son, Aurangzeb, in the fort. It is rumored that Shah Jahan died in Muasamman Burj, a tower with a marble balcony with a view of the Taj Mahal. A surprisingly good tour aided by our much able guide, who's name escapes me.<br/><br/><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXpdOlHS_sR3EfXgu5XWrUa7tempePW0xwG2RKGP3Ib0x4JpQOyYfJuVoYpVKLPOCz4o0R7ISWilyrkN4vwcPxKK0aGgmo_M0SWBAGGbU_w0-fwrNKvDnsGU8IwXGrcsNMWbW3AmTNs2c/s2048/Photo%25252010%252520Jan%2525202013%25252012%25253A02.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXpdOlHS_sR3EfXgu5XWrUa7tempePW0xwG2RKGP3Ib0x4JpQOyYfJuVoYpVKLPOCz4o0R7ISWilyrkN4vwcPxKK0aGgmo_M0SWBAGGbU_w0-fwrNKvDnsGU8IwXGrcsNMWbW3AmTNs2c/s500/Photo%25252010%252520Jan%2525202013%25252012%25253A02.jpg" id="blogsy-1357828045734.5125" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="354" height="266"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our guide (left) and Sonja</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;">Our Agra visit now complete, we headed to bed for an early night. Tomorrow another train journey awaited us. We'd be catching the 6.30am train to Jaipur, our home for the next 3 days.</td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taj in background</td></tr></tbody></table>
<br/><br/><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Rob and Sonjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15059677760559706580noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365740295694590807.post-72468172279646119842013-01-08T16:47:00.000+00:002013-01-08T16:47:18.831+00:00Hard-core in DelhiWe knew Delhi would be a hit on our cultural senses and it hasn't dissappointed. Constant loud beeping horns, streets filled with dirt, rubbish, dust and worse, scammers on every corner asking you where you're from and where you're going, hawkers jostling for space trying to flog anything from sleeping bags to colourful scarves or incense sticks to numerous items of clothing. This is why we chose to come here, to see life from a different perspective.<br/><br/>We experienced our first scam attempt in the taxi from the airport to our hotel. The driver told us he was lost and conveniently stopped outside a travel agents and suggested we take our luggage in and ask for assistance. Having previously read some travel tips, we remained in the cab and demanded he take us to our hotel, which he eventually did. <br/><br/>Our hotel, Hotel Hari Piorko was in the Pahar Ganj area, very close to New Delhi station and right in the mix of a bazaar. It is an incredible concoction of tuk tuks, rickshaws, street sellers, street cafes, dirt, dogs, beggars and the very occasional westerner. There was no soft introduction to Delhi, we hit it head on and found it exhilarating. After getting our bearings somewhat, we enjoyed some street food of veggi curry. After being extremely careful not to lick my fingers or eat with my left hand, I comically licked my finger whilst thumbing through my cash!!! We then had an early night, cuddling up for warmth, as you pay extra for heating in the hotel. Hot water is free, but you have to dial 9 to request it!!!!<br/><br/><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqIUGLuGjlmYGyu37cNSFpkLDqxSuJMcxqBsYsf1zff0YW5ce8SlfBH37VAPVarpgozZZ7m_uKt0UinJM8AzBk1gsM8BC4VZUWFkZ8kFhmkOhC7oOFdJekMnDYAJ34sN6XGd2l3WFlduE/s2048/Photo%2525205%252520Jan%2525202013%25252015%25253A21.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqIUGLuGjlmYGyu37cNSFpkLDqxSuJMcxqBsYsf1zff0YW5ce8SlfBH37VAPVarpgozZZ7m_uKt0UinJM8AzBk1gsM8BC4VZUWFkZ8kFhmkOhC7oOFdJekMnDYAJ34sN6XGd2l3WFlduE/s500/Photo%2525205%252520Jan%2525202013%25252015%25253A21.jpg" id="blogsy-1357663635593.1116" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Outside our hotel</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p style="text-align: left;">On our second day in Delhi we visited the Red Fort, built in the 17th century, the walled city served as the residence of the Mughal Emperors. Although magnificent from the outside, we were a bit disappointed with the ramshackle state that the ruins have been left in.<br>
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<br/><br/> What followed next did have the WOW factor but for different reasons... we walked the streets between the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid Mosque! The distance was not that far, however there was the population of Wales in front of us. We had walked straight into the Sunday bazaar. I have never seen some many people in one place (mostly men and no westerners) and it was quite frightening. We battled though the hundreds of stalls, not looking for any purchases, merely trying to survive the crush, until we made it to the mosque. It's the largest in India which can hold up to 25,000 people. No photos though as they charge westerners to take cameras in, "tourist tax" I guess. A long walk home took us though some very poor areas, which although made us uncomfortable at times, was incredibly interesting and worth the effort. Some yummy fried street food for dinner consisting of a fried potato sandwich and a fried mashed potato ball with a spot of tomato chilli sauce. Yum.<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiye1q00RDRcmN71c-wF1igFfYlhFGGwQGq7FnYizRWF_NFymu7woSnLI53X_YcsVySxqrWHLP7VLAt1wkXhBv63iht104SeuxiO06JYAv4MjDfXu6qR446XJXnt95zLSYWic6k7AHLbTU/s2048/Photo%2525206%252520Jan%2525202013%25252015%25253A11.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiye1q00RDRcmN71c-wF1igFfYlhFGGwQGq7FnYizRWF_NFymu7woSnLI53X_YcsVySxqrWHLP7VLAt1wkXhBv63iht104SeuxiO06JYAv4MjDfXu6qR446XJXnt95zLSYWic6k7AHLbTU/s500/Photo%2525206%252520Jan%2525202013%25252015%25253A11.jpg" id="blogsy-1357663635593.9587" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="327" height="437"></a></div>
Delhi has a wide spectrum of wealth, more than I've ever experienced. Seeing a woman and baby begging for food just feet away from a couple watching YouTube on their laptop on the street side says it all. We once walked into a small market next to a mosque. We felt very uncomfortable with beggars, filthy children and people with deformities and yet turned the corner to find a Nokia shop, KFC and McDonalds!!! <br/><br/>As you would expect, the male to female ratio in public is hugely weighed in favour of males. Sonja has never felt in danger but definately uncomfortable at times. Some however do enjoy knocking into females breasts 'by accident', which can become a bit of an amusing sport when dodging the swinging elbows! Seeing men urinating on the sides of the streets is common, as too, is seeing them spit a red substance on the floor on a regular basis. Spitting appears to be common practice here. The red spit comes from the pastime of chewing betel nuts. Like the difference in wealth, there is also a difference in cultures between old and young. Teenagers can be seen in jeans, converse and fashionable tops, somewhat less covered than their older generation. <br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl8AdJYqAgFG_FLSw6qf0tgrRZD9mAOfNdypsliz36H4PM_I-LSk_kVFsvg2O-Qm4ZtPPVB7r-B9FjmuVVEcEPMod2YXMEHUbUMuhRJa72beKTTVw48I7RDGixHIXKIs62MmZBK-016Ng/s2048/Photo%2525207%252520Jan%2525202013%25252010%25253A12.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl8AdJYqAgFG_FLSw6qf0tgrRZD9mAOfNdypsliz36H4PM_I-LSk_kVFsvg2O-Qm4ZtPPVB7r-B9FjmuVVEcEPMod2YXMEHUbUMuhRJa72beKTTVw48I7RDGixHIXKIs62MmZBK-016Ng/s500/Photo%2525207%252520Jan%2525202013%25252010%25253A12.jpg" id="blogsy-1357663635643.405" class="alignleft" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></div>
Our favourite visit was Humayun's Tomb, of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562 AD and resembles the Taj Mahal with it's huge dome and symmetrical walkways. The whole area had a feeling of peace and regal elegance. We managed to find another quiet spot at the Lodi Gardens, a landscaped park with crumbling tombs and a lake.<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY2R2p58f8c9xFwiTqxbsUHRB846KAuhJr7yoSlsBTVG9QVO5jUoAkaEFBXW5o-2_AbL6xvPZDAG-NNdHlug_xaGrjD-FJc2C98aZLM0eKjFBBQg62lB94JT8DRQ78zdwE_2mdI93r24I/s2048/Photo%2525208%252520Jan%2525202013%25252009%25253A57.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY2R2p58f8c9xFwiTqxbsUHRB846KAuhJr7yoSlsBTVG9QVO5jUoAkaEFBXW5o-2_AbL6xvPZDAG-NNdHlug_xaGrjD-FJc2C98aZLM0eKjFBBQg62lB94JT8DRQ78zdwE_2mdI93r24I/s500/Photo%2525208%252520Jan%2525202013%25252009%25253A57.jpg" id="blogsy-1357663635603.8176" class="alignright" width="500" height="375" alt=""></a></div>
Our last day in Delhi has juxtaposed the calm at the Bahai Temple, an awe inspiring structure shaped like a lotus flower, and the Indira Gandhi Museum, with the craziness of our tuk tuk rides to each place. Jumping into a tuk tuk is literally putting your life in the drivers hands and the other million road users who are jostling for position. The drivers go through gaps that don't exist, hoot for no apparent reason and still try to haggle the price for taking you to near death and back. Fantastic though and saved our little legs!!!<br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/>Tomorrow sets a new challenge; Indian trains!! Our train to Agra heads off at midday where new adventures await........<br/><br/> <br/><br/><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Rob and Sonjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15059677760559706580noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365740295694590807.post-49628868684172454902012-12-23T21:23:00.001+00:002012-12-23T21:23:02.561+00:00Time to pack yer bags! Well, we're off again! After 7 months of living<span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> with the Holden's, </span>saving up like crazy and planning to within an inch of our lives, we are now ready to embark on a 3 month trip visiting India and South East Asia. Our aim is to learn more, experience more, challenge ourselves more and come back with a greater perspective on life. <br/><br/>We've got some exciting things planned, including a four day horse trek through Rajasthan at the end of our visit through Northern India, a climb of over 4000 metres up Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia, feeding the Orangutans in the rainforest of Borneo and visiting some of the world's most iconic structures including the Taj Mahal and Ankor Wat. To recover from this "terrible" ordeal we plan to recover by cruising the islands and beaches of Southern Thailand. See the itinerary for our full schedule. <br/><br/>The purpose of this blog is to act as a diary for ourselves, to capture the memories, emotions and senses that photos alone can't, as well as allow our friends and family to keep tabs on us. Invaluable, if they don't want to be bored to death with 3 months of tales from our travels, as well as a 7 hour photo slide show! <br/><br/>It's a long time to be away, so if you enjoy reading our blog, please do comment on our posts so we can feel like we have contact from home (no criticisms of our spelling and grammar from my teacher friends please).<br/><br/>Happy reading and keep in touch. <br/><br/>Sonja and Rob x <br/><br/><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Rob and Sonjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15059677760559706580noreply@blogger.com5