...What do you get if you mix two insane adults, one 7 year old, 365 days, 25 countries, a little money, a couple of backpacks stuffed with 12kgs of essentials each, a few Lonely Planet guides, bags of enthusiasm and a thirst for adventure? Us, of course!!
The seeds of this crazy adventure were sown three years ago via a text message ("Hey, let's go to NZ!") from Mr. Patel to (then) Miss. Maroo, who replied "What? Now?" Mr. Patel responded "Don't be silly, I've still got a divorce to go through! And Everest to climb!! Not to mention 3 MGS Tours and a Cricket World cup to watch in the West Indies!" Well, after 3 years, Everest, 3 MGS tours, a divorce, a wedding, and endless hours of research on the internet (by Pritti) and reading 25 Lonely Planet guides (by Dipak), we're finally here.
We're sitting here now, with our round the world tickets in hand (24 flights so far), visas for Australia and China (Vietnam visas to be obtained in Hong Kong) and being the privileged holders of British passports the other 22 countries will welcome us with open arms (we hope!), insurance documents sorted, arms like pincushions after every concievable vaccination imaginable, even for diseases we didn't know existed! Dipak thought Rubella was an exotic cocktail as he tried to suck the needle (and he calls himself a Pharmacist!) .
10 comments:
Good Luck on your world Yatra
Jayesh Millenium
Dipak and Pritti,
May i wish you the very Best of Luck as you embark on your long awaited journey of discovery.I sincerley hope that God keeps you in the pink thru your travels and bring Joy and Happiness you so richly deserve.Our thoughts and prayers for you will make sure you have a successful and memorable trip.Will email you relevant contacts which may be useful for you - God Bless !
Naresh Pravina Kreena and Harshil
Did you know that the TranzAlpine railway on the south island of New Zealand crosses between Greymouth and Christchurch and the 135 miles journey crosses the Southern Alps fairly inexpensive efficient and scenic.known to be one of the most spectacular train journeys.www.railnewzealand.com or www.thetranzalpine.com has more details.
Dear Mama and Mami,
We wish you all the best in this once in a lifetime journey. This is truely a inspiration to married couples out there who are stuck in the daily world routine. Keep track of your trails, hopefully one day I can convince Shital to go on world tour. Let Bhagwan be with you and guide you in this adventure. I am always there if you are lost. Give me a call and I will look up on internet and Guide you.
Jayesh. Shital and ???(New comer)
Hi - Check out www.brazilmax.com 4 a hipand offbeat guide to the country.
Here is another tip - Since you are spending some considerable time in the U S instead of the Greyhound look at either leasing a vehicle or purchasing one from a company that gives a "BUYBACK" guarantee.Either of these options would reduce your outlay from £1000 TO MORE LIKE £750or allow you to trade up to a superior vehicle and travel in style-Look up Adventure on Wheels (www.adventureonwheels.com)-It offers both options.There is also www.rentawreck.com which offer cheap rental rates on older vehicles and can do so one way too!You may want to see www.discoverypass.com which give you unlimited travel for seven,15,30 or 60 days.At short notice you will make substantial savings on Hotels when you decide to pamper yourselves by BIDDING on Priceline(www.price-line.com)Very good for weekend rates in business hotels in city centres!
When in Kyoto in Japan do make sure you take yhe walking tour of Gion.A chap called Peter Macintosh organises tours which will give you a fascinating insight into how the Japanese tea houses and the mystified world of the Geisha!Apparently its virtually impossible to break into this secretive twilight world unless that is, you hook with Peter who is one of the few westerners to hold accounts at the teahouses.His tours are around £15 each.Look up www.kyotosightsand nights.com.One of my tenants gave me this info.
Thanks Naresh,interesting culture this GEISHA!!! dont we call em VEISHA back home!! we been watching movies from the countries we are visiting and we watched couple of movie from JAPAN to get in the mood for our travel thru the LAND OF THE RISING SUN!! one was called "MEMOIRES OF GEISH" and I also read the same book some 10 years ago--movie is very good and its all about tea houses and secretive GEISHA culture of JAPAN!!
But we will take this tour you mentioned and keep you posted.Sorry about my spellings!!! P thinks its old age!!
Dipak & Priti,
Its not easy saying Goodbyes but i want you to know that you will be missed dearly!We wish for you all that your heart desires.May you always have the wisdom and strength to follow your dreams,the courage and ambition to meet the challenges ahead. May happiness and good fortune be with you in lifes continuing journey!Keep in touch.Naresh Pravina Kreena &Harshil
Hi- I think you made your point and we know you left our shores for Chin.Had any local delicacies we so often hear of in the west?Not that you will sample one but just curious.India won the opening onedayer vs Bangla but only just and slightly more convincingly the second one.Sehwag still not firing.Golf day with MGS morrow.Regards to Priti and Vedanta who must be in awe!
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