Five days ago we landed ? Lukla Nepal the most dangerous airport in the world, thankfully we were blessed with perfect conditions. Myself and my Group are on our way to tackle the High Passes of Everest trekking a less travelled, challenging and strenuous route. We will cross the best adventure passes during the trek Khangma-La Pass (5535m) Chola-La pass [….]
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Best of Rajasthan
Hi Lyn we had such a fun day today laughing as soon as we got on the Elephants, dancing around the Amber fort, our guide Jaswant is so fantastic & good with us, he started of ok but is wonderful. He has taken many photos of us and provided us with amazing and interesting information. We have shared many jokies [….]
Read MoreThe Best of Southern India
Sadly our trip to Southern India has come to an end. This trip would not be possible without the great company of 9 wonderful women who shared lots of laughs, our fabulous guides who gave us an interesting and sometimes colourful insight of their state, and our safe driver Manarge and helper Rajesh who safely and skilfully negotiated the manic [….]
Read MoreShades of India On a Houseboat
Our small group of 9 women and myself have enjoyed 2 relaxing days cruising on the backwaters of Kerala on a luxury houseboat. We had 3 houseboats and 11 staff who too care of us and treated us as Royalty The food was delicious all organic and infused with aromatic spices, taste freshwater fish and fresh fruit. One of our [….]
Read MoreShades of India
We arrived Kovalam early evening. The Taj Hotel is set in 5 acres of stunning grounds close to the beach. The girls are grateful for a day of relaxation enjoying yoga, shopping at the local handicraft stores, massage therapies, swimming and of course eating delicious food both Indian and Western. Today we will travel by coach to Alleppey where we [….]
Read MoreWinter in Nepal
Most tourists do not visit Nepal in winter as they are under the impression that it is too cold to trek. NOT TRUE! This is my first time visit in January and I as pleasantly surprised as the temperature is perfect for trekking. Of course on higher altitude treks you would be more exposed to the cold and first season [….]
Read MoreMarrakech in a day
Marrakech Today we enjoyed a city tour of Marrakech, the locals are extremely and happy to bargain, bargain, bargain hence many items were purchased by the girls. lots of people. Yesterday on our way to Marrakech the scenery was stunning as we followed the Atlas Mountains capped with snow, where n an amazing highway which was constructed by the French [….]
Read MoreCAMINO – LEON TO SANTIAGO DE COMP0STELA.
The Camino path to Santiago de Compostella has been an amazing experience. It has been great to see the countryside from the pathway with so much diversity……far more mountainous country than I imagined with lots of woodlands full of oak, chestnut and pine. There has been a surprising number of flowering plants for the end of summer, including things we [….]
Read MoreCairo -Pyramids-Museum
This morning we departed Cairo for Alexandria. Alexandria is the biggest learning city in the Mediterranean area. Many Greek philosophers came to learn in Alexandria Library. We visited the new library which was designed by a Norwegian man who won a competition out of 1000 entries. The library is made of grey granite designed and inscribed with symbols of 120 [….]
Read MoreOur final day in Morocco
Well everyone where do I start? A big day, travelled 70kms out of Marrakech to a Berber village and had morning tea with a local family, absolutely wonderful. The tea ceremony was performed by the grandmother, she was so gracious with her much experienced practice, mint leaves and sage, oh! sage tea is so nice. Bread was made for us, [….]
Read MoreTravelling in Morocco
We had a great day yesterday travelling from Erfoud Ouarzazate via El Kelâa M´gouna, weather today is clear and sunny with a brilliant blue sky. We visited an old fort from many years ago, then to a fossil factory which had fossils dated back millions of years ago, so interesting, Morocco is known for many fossils, an oasis in the middle [….]
Read MoreOur day in Marrakech
Today we enjoyed a city tour of Marrakech, the locals are extremely and happy to bargain, bargain, bargain hence many items were purchased by the girls. lots of people. Yesterday on our way to Marrakech the scenery was stunning as we followed the Atlas Mountains capped with snow, where n an amazing highway which was constructed by the French and [….]
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