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Decorating everyday objects
9 oktober 2017, Indien ⋅ 🌫 31 °C
Resenär Linda loves the Gothic print.
2017-10-21Svara
ResenärAll so nice.
2017-10-21Svara
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Planes and airports
9 oktober 2017, Indien ⋅ 🌫 32 °C
Airlines travelled on in India/Nepal Air India, Vistara, Spicejet, GoAir, Jet Airways; IndiGo: 6 internal lights, flights in and out of Nepal. The extra special one over Everest- Buddha Airlines. Into Kathmandu hand luggage had to go through security before collecting checked luggage and on way out as we boarded the plane at the bottom of the steps a check of hand luggage and a body frisking.
Leh airport also high security, told only our passport allowed as hand luggage on flight back to New Delhi.Läs mer
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Dharamshla 2
10 oktober 2017, Indien ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Early morning to McLeodganj where the Dalai Lama's residence, the Namgyal Monastery is located together with the Norulinka Institute. Our group had a personal audience with him and photos in small groups. As always he was very insightful, engaging and funny. This is now the headquarters of the exiled Tibetan Government.Läs mer
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ResenärA very special day. Excellent.
2017-10-11Svara
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Dharamshala 3
11 oktober 2017, Indien ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Our latest departure so far, 8.45am, so a sleep in, yoga outdoors and a leisurely breakfast. Morning at Kangra Fort, largest in the Himalayas. Built 1500 BC. The fort's origins can be traced to the ancient Trigarta kingdom mentioned in the Mahabharata. Major damage in earthquake of 1905.Läs mer
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ResenärWow. We are speechless.
2017-10-12Svara
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Leh 1
12 oktober 2017, Indien ⋅ 🌫 24 °C
Wake up call at 4am, down in lobby 4.20am for sorting luggage as only 15kg limit for flight to Leh. Hotel gave us a breakfast pack, on one hour flight served breakfast and on arrival sent to restaurant for a third breakfast. Altitude is 4530 metres. Beautiful gardens despite it being so dry.Läs mer
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Resenär The chair suits you, but Linda wants you to bring it back for her.
2017-10-12Svara
Resenär"Three breakfasts"... mmmmm, yum. Sounds good to me. Love the hotel, looks great.
2017-10-12Svara
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Meeting Dalai Lama
12 oktober 2017, Indien ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Didn't just get to meet and talk to him individually but all done in front of his private room because he was going in to ordain monks from Hong Kong and Taiwan. Group photo in the prayer and religious instructions room of the highest Lama priests.Läs mer
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Resenär We'd love to know what you are talking about.
2017-10-21Svara
ResenärGood friend's in high places. Hope you put in a good word for us.
2017-10-21Svara
ResenärAmazing
2017-10-23Svara
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Leh 2
12 oktober 2017, Indien ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Our group did a living Mandela last night and released it into the Indus River this morning. Visited Stok Royal Palace, Monastery. Stopped off at other Temple sites, including 14th and 17th century structures. Scenery stunning.Läs mer
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Ladakh Leh 3
13 oktober 2017, Indien ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Cultural dancing, Held outside, only time I've needed my duck down jacket. Can understand why dancing their main entertainment - needed to keep them warm.
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ResenärVery colourful. Nice.
2017-10-13Svara
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Special people
14 oktober 2017, Indien ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
ResenärMaking some very special friends indeed.
2017-10-17Svara
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Kathmandu
15 oktober 2017, Indien ⋅ 🌫 23 °C
8am departure for Late morning flight to Katmandu but with needing to drop off excess luggage, 3 hours at airport, delayed departure, extra 30 minutes circling in air before landing and getting visa and clearing customs despite only technically being a one and a half hour flight made it to the magnificent Yak and Yeti hotel 5km from airport for lunch at 4pm. We struggled to stay awake for the Buddhist monk's talk in an inspiring 100 year old room.Läs mer
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Kathmandu 2
16 oktober 2017, Nepal ⋅ 🌫 20 °C
Well rested for first full day. Boudhanath stupa an imposing landmark. Pashupatinath on banks Bagmati River. Which flows into Ganges River. UNESCO World Heritage site. Dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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ResenärLinda hopes you made her a Mandala.
2017-10-17Svara
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Flight over Everest
16 oktober 2017, Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
5am wake up call for 7am flight over Everest on Buddha Airlines. Everyone got a window seat. Got to go into cockpit and take a photo. An hour and a half in the air. Magnificent, magical and majestic.
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Resenärlooks amazing!
2017-10-17Svara
Resenär Oh WOW!
2017-10-17Svara
ResenärTotally awesome. Could you parachute out the plane? Could be a quicker way to climb the mountain....
2017-10-17Svara
ResenärWould have been breathtaking.
2017-10-18Svara
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Paton City
17 oktober 2017, Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Patan City known for arts especially bronze, silver and copper, and wooden carving architecture. Founded in 250AD. Temples destroyed in earthquake are being slowly rebuilt. Included a blessing from the Kumari (7 yo) and visit to Tibet healing bowls demonstration.Läs mer
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ResenärDid you really mean the Kamari is 7 years old?!?!
2017-10-17Svara
Resenär Loving the scaffolding.
2017-10-18Svara
ResenärSuch intricate detail and so colourful.
2017-10-18Svara
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Travel to Dhulikhel
17 oktober 2017, Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
On route visit Changu Narayan surrounded by champagne trees. Changu Narayan Temple in Pagoda style is dedicated to Vishnu. Is the oldest in Kathmandu Valley dating back to 4th century. A UNESCO world heritage site.
Walked around narrow lanes of Bhaktapur. Everywhere evidence of earthquake damage.Läs mer
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Candid shots of me
17 oktober 2017, Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Resenär Very special.
2017-10-21Svara
Resenär You look very animated.
2017-10-21Svara
Resenär Deep in thought.
2017-10-21Svara
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Morning of bliss at Dwarika's Resort
18 oktober 2017, Nepal ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Starting with sun rise, then yoga followed by breakfast on terrace with stunning views. Time in the Himalayan Salt House then the Crystal House. Meandered around the stunning grounds before resting by the infinity pool. Photos don't to justice to this amazing place.Läs mer
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ResenärLooks fantastic.
2017-10-19Svara
Resenärlove the infinity pool and amazing view!
2017-10-19Svara
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People of Nepal
18 oktober 2017, Nepal ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Resenär That's very special.
2017-10-19Svara
Resenär I want to become a "holy man" 😎.
2017-10-19Svara
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Dwarika's Resort
19 oktober 2017, Nepal ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Leisurely sumptuous lunch after time in the seven chakra sound chambers. More exploring before heading off the the Diwali festival activities and dinner in the Japanese restaurant.
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Resenär Yummm.
2017-10-19Svara
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Beautiful patterns
20 oktober 2017, Nepal ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
ResenärVery intricate.
2017-10-20Svara
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Last day in Nepal
20 oktober 2017, Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Nepalese New Year so trip down mountain much quieter re traffic. Walked around the ancient centre of Kathmandu where New Year celebrations in full swing. Once again much evidence of earthquake damage
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Resenär All so colourful. Looks great.
2017-10-20Svara
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Journey Stats
22 oktober 2017, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
26 fellow travellers from 14 different countries
Travel distance approximately 26,500 kilometres
15 Flights in 4 countries
9 hotels in 8 different cities
Countless bus trips
1 elephant ride, 3 rickshaw rides, 1 boat ride
23 buffet breakfasts, 1 packed breakfast box
18 buffet lunches, 4 served lunches, 1 boxed lunch
21 buffet dinners, 3 served dinners
Lost count of Temples visited
4 massages and 1 facial
18 Kryon Channellings. 3 lectures/interactive sessions with Buddhist monksLäs mer
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ResenärAwesome. That's a once in a lifetime experience.
2017-10-23Svara
ResenärWow packed in a lot 😊
2017-10-23Svara
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22 oktober 2017