Monthly Archives: November 2011

Frankfurt Photos

Posted on November 26, 2011 by debbie

Thought I would post some teaser photos of our trip.  We didn’t take that many photos in Frankfurt.  These are our favorites.  Enjoy! Click on the “Photos” menu item, click on “Frankfurt 2011” and then click on the first photo … Continue reading →

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Coming Down off a Holiday

Posted on November 24, 2011 by debbie

We have been home just over 3 weeks now.  I find it very hard to come down off a weeks long holiday. I almost get depressed after about a week at home.  I think it is when reality hits and … Continue reading →

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Utila Update

Posted on November 19, 2011 by debbie

Before we left for India and Bhutan, we had sent our friends in New York a US dollar money order so they could pay for our portion of the hotel. A few days ago, I booked a hotel in Houston … Continue reading →

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Windhorse Tours, Treks and Expeditions Review

Posted on November 18, 2011 by debbie

We had a great time in Bhutan. Windhorse (http://www.windhorsetours.com), and generally the people of Bhutan, left us with a very positive impression of the country. The tour itself was done very well and it seemed to us, more than any … Continue reading →

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Correction of an Error!!

Posted on November 15, 2011 by debbie

It has been kindly pointed out to us that we have been in error about the name of a certain mountain.  What we thought was Mt Everest, as viewed from Darjeeling and Kalimpong, is actually Mt Kanchenjunga. Mt Kanchejunga is … Continue reading →

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Havelock, Andaman Islands Hotel, Dive Shop and Restaurant Reviews

Posted on November 15, 2011 by debbie

Emerald Gecko We arrived at the Emerald Gecko after spending our last couple of weeks in quite nice hotels and were quite taken back when we were shown to our room.  The Bamboo Lodge was, at first sight, one step … Continue reading →

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Kolkata Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

Posted on November 14, 2011 by debbie

Bodhi Tree Boutique Guest House An oasis in the middle of chaos. That describes the Bodhi Tree Boutique Guesthouse. What a great place. It is in south Kolkata in Swiss Park. Off on a side street it is quiet in … Continue reading →

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Carry On Liquid Replacements

Posted on November 13, 2011 by debbie

When we were preparing for our trip to India and Bhutan, we had read that the Kolkata Airport was a stickler for liquids in carry on luggage (by only one tourist, mind you). This encouraged us to search for non-liquid … Continue reading →

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Port Blair, Andaman Islands Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

Posted on November 12, 2011 by debbie

Hotel Shompen The Hotel Shompen provides perfectly adequate accommodations. It is basic to the nth degree. The only problem is the lack of fire exits. Our room was located about as far away from the main stairs as could be … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon………Photos

Posted on November 11, 2011 by debbie

Murray and I brought home 3,800 pictures between the two of us.  Murray is working diligently paring the 3,800 down to about 1,000.  He is about 2/3 of the way through. Once we get the 1,000, we will do another … Continue reading →

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