We're now in Dubai. I'm sitting in our hotel room which is on the 60th floor of the JW Marriott Marquis, one of the worlds tallest hotels. In the distance I can see the Burg Al Arab Hotel. This is the hotel that is shaped like a large sail. Behind it is the Atlantis Hotel which is on the man made palm tree shaped island. I'm thinking there is a little bit of money here.
The Burg Al Arab Hotel
The Atlantis Hotel and man made islands
To sum India and Nepal up in just one word I'd have to go with WOW! We were fortunate enough to see and experience some amazing things in the time we were there. Some great, such as the Taj Mahal, Varanasi (Ganges River), Mount Everest, the helicopter ride to Annapurna Base Camp and Chitwan National Park. Some not so great such as the noise, pollution, cow poop landmines, traffic, bumpy roads full of cows, goats, pigs, camels, even an occasional elephant and the incredible poverty in many places. The positive and negative assault on all senses played out everyday just as we had been told it would. No matter where we were or what we were doing we'll always remember the people. We were welcomed with friendly smiles everywhere we went by proud people who seemed genuinely honored that we were visiting their countries. Both of these countries that are so rich in history face significant challenges to assure the health and wellbeing of their citizens There are cultural, social and political issues making this an uphill battle. The good news is they seem to be making progress. I'm pulling for them
This wasn't a typical "Tucker Trip" which tends to move at a pretty relaxed pace in a comfortable environment. It was fast paced and hectic from beginning to end but it was amazing. We both agreed as we were taking off from Delhi that there were more "wow" moments in this adventure than in anything we've ever done before.................and we made it out without getting the famous GI crud known as "Delhi Belly"!
Mostly a day of Rest and Relaxation here at the hotel today. Looking forward to exploring this unique part of the world starting tomorrow.
The Burg Al Arab Hotel
The Atlantis Hotel and man made islands
To sum India and Nepal up in just one word I'd have to go with WOW! We were fortunate enough to see and experience some amazing things in the time we were there. Some great, such as the Taj Mahal, Varanasi (Ganges River), Mount Everest, the helicopter ride to Annapurna Base Camp and Chitwan National Park. Some not so great such as the noise, pollution, cow poop landmines, traffic, bumpy roads full of cows, goats, pigs, camels, even an occasional elephant and the incredible poverty in many places. The positive and negative assault on all senses played out everyday just as we had been told it would. No matter where we were or what we were doing we'll always remember the people. We were welcomed with friendly smiles everywhere we went by proud people who seemed genuinely honored that we were visiting their countries. Both of these countries that are so rich in history face significant challenges to assure the health and wellbeing of their citizens There are cultural, social and political issues making this an uphill battle. The good news is they seem to be making progress. I'm pulling for them
This wasn't a typical "Tucker Trip" which tends to move at a pretty relaxed pace in a comfortable environment. It was fast paced and hectic from beginning to end but it was amazing. We both agreed as we were taking off from Delhi that there were more "wow" moments in this adventure than in anything we've ever done before.................and we made it out without getting the famous GI crud known as "Delhi Belly"!
Mostly a day of Rest and Relaxation here at the hotel today. Looking forward to exploring this unique part of the world starting tomorrow.
