Category Archives: Bhutan and India

Bed Bugs

Posted on November 1, 2011 by debbie

While we were in the Andaman Islands, we got introduced to bed bugs.  Not something that I would wish for. I was the one being bitten, they didn’t seem to like Murray. The bites weren’t numerous, but 3 of the … Continue reading →

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Jet Lag

Posted on November 4, 2011 by debbie

It is the start of another bleary eyed day. The last 2 days have been brutal trying to switch our bodily clocks around. I wake up at 3:30 am starving. I need an afternoon nap, but if I nap I … Continue reading →

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Debbie’s Clothing Comments

Posted on November 5, 2011 by debbie

I learn more and more about the clothing in my suitcase every time we go on a trip. Here are some comments from our trip to India and Bhutan. I took 2 pair of pants – one linen and one … Continue reading →

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Darjeeling Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

Posted on November 7, 2011 by debbie

Dekeling Hotel The Dekeling Hotel is a simple hotel and it seems like it is half way between a home stay and a hostel.  The hotel is centrally located and most of the things you would care to do are … Continue reading →

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Kalimpong Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

Posted on November 8, 2011 by debbie

Windsongs We found Windsongs on the internet before we left for India. It looked and sounded interesting, so we contacted them and ended up prebooking the room. The rate was $60 per night for one of the 2 rooms, a bit … Continue reading →

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Bhutan Hotel Reviews

Posted on November 10, 2011 by debbie

Hotel Druk, Phuentsholing Hotel Druk in Phuentsholing was a very classy place and it set a high standard. The reception staff was efficient, if a little bit formal, but nice enough. The room was well maintained and immaculate. The beds … 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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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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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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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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