Category Archives: Travels

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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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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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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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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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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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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A Continuous Journey Home

Posted on October 30, 2011 by debbie

FRIDAY….Turned on the TV in the room, in Port Blair, this morning and found game 6 of the World Series.  We both were sitting on the edge of our seats watching the intense game. The game had just tied up … Continue reading →

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India by the Numbers

Posted on October 30, 2011 by debbie

22 dogs in Chowrasta Square, Darjeeling at the same time while we took a break there 98 steps up from street level to our room in the Dekeling Hotel, Darjeeling Rs 25 for a 2 litre bottle of water (55 … Continue reading →

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Port Blair

Posted on October 29, 2011 by debbie

Up early with the sun, packed, ate crackers and PB for breaky and we were off to the ferry. Had an auto rickshaw pre-booked to take us from the hotel to the ferry – why is it they always show … Continue reading →

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Last Day on Havelock

Posted on October 29, 2011 by debbie

Today was our last day of diving here on the Andaman Islands.  Both Murray and I are glad that we came here. The diving has been excellent; the area is relatively untouched by both divers and fishermen.  That means there … Continue reading →

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