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Around the world

Our Magnificent Around the World in 85 days

Posted on by Roberta Hill

This is the story of our 85-day trip around the world going westward. We started our trip on September 28, 2022, and arrived home on December 21, 2022, in time for Christmas – 20 plane legs later. I hope you’ll join us on this journey, and you can join us on our adventures by going to DAY ONE or joining at any point by looking at the individual days listed to the right. You may have to scroll down a little. We’d miss travelling since Covid, but that wasn’t the reason. Last June, having turned 70 recently and seeing health…

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Ashok's Taxi Tours

Day 61 to 64 – The Amazing Ashok’s Taxi Tours

Posted on by Roberta Hill

I researched a driver out of New Delhi and was so happy to discover Ashok’s Taxi Tours. As we were two mature women travelling, I wanted to ensure that I trusted and felt safe with the driver.  Ashok is an absolute professional. We had three days to do the Golden Triangle, and I gave him the parameters as requested. He returned quickly with recommendations on what to do and where to stay. Once we decided on the itinerary, he sent a comprehensive contract. Ashok’s Taxi Tours I could go on and on about how wonderful Ashok is. He always gave…

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Taj Mahal

Day 63 – The Most Amazing Taj Mahal

Posted on by Roberta Hill

Every day of our trip, except for travel days, has been more impressive than the day before. However, I think today will be the pinnacle of the trip. I never thought I’d visit India, so the Taj Mahal was not on my bucket list. But once I knew we could travel through on our way to Europe, it became something I wanted to do. It didn’t disappoint. We’ve been quiet looking this time of year, perhaps because of Covid. There have not been many tourists or travellers to the various sites we have visited. The Taj Mahal There’s a long…

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Ashok's Taxi Tours In many parts of Asia,How to be a celebrity

How to be a celebrity. Visit India Temples

Posted on by Roberta Hill

How to be a Celebrity in Asia Many of the temples in India are visited by locals from very rural areas.  They are not used to seeing Westerners, especially two elderly white women, alone. We received many stares, smiles, and requests to take photos with them. First would be the children, then it would be the women, and then it could be the whole family. In one instance, a young man who told us he was a soldier left his buddies to spend time taking with us.  He called Louise “Auntie” and me “Gramma.” Before we could move on, others…

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