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| Oct 29, 2007 1:49 pm |
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re: re: re: Planning for Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia - Need tips |
Jo Verde
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Hi All,
I cannot believe it has taken me this long to get to this thread and I love it.
I have travelled extensively to Portugal, Spain, England, Ireland throughout the US, Mexico,to some of the tropical islands(Bermuda,Bahamas,Jamaica) and of course my homeland Canada.
However, my most recent trip to India was one of the most memorable for me and once I got over the culture shock, I was in awe. I loved the people, hated the rain everyday, was overcome by the heat, froze in the air conditioning, didn't know where to look first trying to take it all in, was never once afraid of my personal being but was frightened just the same, as an independant woman I became totally dependent on others...biggest shock of all.
Had trouble with the spicy food and the prices charged to foreigners at hotels for excellent service and mediocre rooms, especially since I was there for business. I was amazed at the organized confusion of the roadways especially coming from Canada. I laughed, I cried, I was amazed and the truth be known, I saw very little of India for the work schedule was just to tight...my mistake...and I won't make that one again. I loved seeing the beautiful saris and the stalls on the streets and the children playing and laughing...I was unexplainably emotional when I left...drawn to India and the on line friends I had the opportunity of meeting in person over a coffee/tea and a chat...I was greeted in true friendship and those moments are forever etched in my memory banks.
Now business dealings....well that is another issue...one I will tackle some day.
I will return.
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