How long till you go?

Shiver me Timbers · Apr 28th, 2008, 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by wonderwomanusa

I'd love to go back to Iran again. Please take a photo of Persepolis for me, enjoy the hamams, and in Meshed, look for the jewelry shops around the (beautiful) mosque that sell sets of matching turquoise that you can have made into necklaces.

Hi WWUSA, this will be my second trip to Iran - here's some pics from the last one (including Persepolis!).

giripriya · Apr 29th, 2008, 23:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by libertycanyon

I leave in 43 days for India. First-time ever! I'm in total countdown mode now that I have my visa and ticket, and am starting to get the butterflies. By the time my flight rolls around I think it will be a full flock of birds!

Congrats - I envy you just a little because you will be experiencing India for the first time - whatever you read here or elsewhere can never fully prepare you. You will remember your first day there for the rest of your life!!

Maybe(one will hope

) you won't be arriving in the midst of political chaos as I did when I first arrived in Nepal, a virgin to the subcontinent, the day after the entire royal family was shot, but it will still be unforgettable, in a good way!! I remember my most memorable impression of my ride from the airport was the cows and buffalo in the street...

larsomat · Apr 30th, 2008, 01:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by giripriya

whatever you read here or elsewhere can never fully prepare you. You will remember your first day there for the rest of your life!!

Exactly. Same here. My first Day in Delhi was frightening and absolutely wonderful at the same time. I thought I was prepared, but I wasn't...

BTW, I'll be going in exactly 3 weeks from now. My first time India after 10 years!! I'm so excited to finally go back! 10 weeks of chaos and bliss.

libertycanyon · Apr 30th, 2008, 04:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by giripriya

I remember my most memorable impression of my ride from the airport was the cows and buffalo in the street...

Thanks for the good thoughts! People always talk about the first ride from the airport as absolutely blowing their minds! I'm arriving at 2am in Chennai and plan on hanging out there till the sun starts coming up so I can have my own memorable first ride.

I am actually really looking forward to the whole cow in the road thing. I grew up on a ranch and I love cows!

Nick-H · Apr 30th, 2008, 04:13

Do you mean you're waiting at the airport until dawn?

Sorry, but, depending on where you are staying, you might make it to your hotel without seeing a cow --- they are not supposed to be in the central area of the city. So go straight there, get some sleep, and go cow seeking in the morning

The city has a special charm at 2.00am, anyway, and what traffic there is on the road will go quite fast.

gqsmoothie · Apr 30th, 2008, 06:23

Sept 2nd 9 PM!!

Way too long from now, it's not even May yet!

Ignite · Apr 30th, 2008, 08:32

By this time in 3 weeks i'll be in Hyderabad.

hellogoodbye · May 1st, 2008, 09:55

I'm leaving my house in less than 7 hours and I'll be landing in Mumbai May 2. I'm so nervous and excited, I can't fall asleep so am desperately browsing IM for more info (as if I haven't done that practically every single night since this ludicrous plan popped into my brain).
Just wanted to quickly thank this great site. It's been much help. Hopefully, I'll be able to reciprocate when I return.

libertycanyon · May 2nd, 2008, 23:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Do you mean you're waiting at the airport until dawn?

Well, that's my (current

) romantic idea for my first sunrise in India: a ride through Chennai at dawn!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Sorry, but, depending on where you are staying, you might make it to your hotel without seeing a cow --- they are not supposed to be in the central area of the city. So go straight there, get some sleep, and go cow seeking in the morning

But I'll see how I feel when I actually arrive and remember your kind resident's recommendation, and perhaps I'll enjoy the sunrise from my hotel.

Indjun · May 3rd, 2008, 04:17

I'll be leaving on Tuesday, arriving on Thursday morning.

hawaiiyogagrl · May 3rd, 2008, 12:48

Leaving Wed. morning.
(long peaceful sigh)
Can't wait.

rajiveanand · May 4th, 2008, 21:07

Just booked my ticket last night! Leaving 23 June JFK-LHR; 4 days in London, LHR-DEL, going up to Ladakh via Amritsar, then back to Delhi - KTM, then Pokhara; paragliding over Himalayas, Jomsom flight, then on horseback to Mustang; then Delhi to Helsinki August 18 for 11 days in Finland!

To ensure that this post isn't just a flight of vanity inspired to instill resentment within others, I'll offer some information that I've discovered: American Airlines has a partnership with British Airways and with FinnAir, and much cheaper to book directly than through agents.!

R.

chaia · May 4th, 2008, 22:32

Leaving june10th and arriving on the 11th in Delhi and than to Rishikesh and higher up into the mountains for 5 months

Nick-H · May 4th, 2008, 22:48

RA...

Four days in London? That's a bit adventurous! Have you checked out all the necessary vaccinations, special clothing, etc etc...

zoltan · May 5th, 2008, 17:42

<sigh>...

At least six months, 10 days & 9 hours (and counting).

Apr 30th, 2008, 04:13	#1040
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,758	Do you mean you're waiting at the airport until dawn? Sorry, but, depending on where you are staying, you might make it to your hotel without seeing a cow --- they are not supposed to be in the central area of the city. So go straight there, get some sleep, and go cow seeking in the morning The city has a special charm at 2.00am, anyway, and what traffic there is on the road will go quite fast. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Apr 30th, 2008, 08:32	#1042
Ignite Guru Pitka Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The City of Angels Posts: 612	By this time in 3 weeks i'll be in Hyderabad. __________________ When life gives you a lime..........drink Tequila.

May 4th, 2008, 21:07	#1047
rajiveanand RAJIVE SADA ANAND, MFA Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bronx, NY, USA Posts: 198	Aiight!!! Just booked my ticket last night! Leaving 23 June JFK-LHR; 4 days in London, LHR-DEL, going up to Ladakh via Amritsar, then back to Delhi - KTM, then Pokhara; paragliding over Himalayas, Jomsom flight, then on horseback to Mustang; then Delhi to Helsinki August 18 for 11 days in Finland! To ensure that this post isn't just a flight of vanity inspired to instill resentment within others, I'll offer some information that I've discovered: American Airlines has a partnership with British Airways and with FinnAir, and much cheaper to book directly than through agents.! R. __________________ www.rajiveanand.com

May 4th, 2008, 22:32	#1048
chaia Masala Chai Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: cloud7 Posts: 38	Leaving june10th and arriving on the 11th in Delhi and than to Rishikesh and higher up into the mountains for 5 months __________________ One Chai please

May 5th, 2008, 17:42	#1050
zoltan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 633	<sigh>... At least six months, 10 days & 9 hours (and counting). __________________ India (and other) photos click here

Apr 30th, 2008, 06:23	#1041
gqsmoothie Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh NC USA Posts: 86	Sept 2nd 9 PM!! Way too long from now, it's not even May yet!

May 1st, 2008, 09:55	#1043
hellogoodbye Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 40	I'm leaving my house in less than 7 hours and I'll be landing in Mumbai May 2. I'm so nervous and excited, I can't fall asleep so am desperately browsing IM for more info (as if I haven't done that practically every single night since this ludicrous plan popped into my brain). Just wanted to quickly thank this great site. It's been much help. Hopefully, I'll be able to reciprocate when I return.

May 3rd, 2008, 04:17	#1045
Indjun Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami-Bangalore Posts: 73	I'll be leaving on Tuesday, arriving on Thursday morning.

May 3rd, 2008, 12:48	#1046
hawaiiyogagrl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 234	Leaving Wed. morning. (long peaceful sigh) Can't wait.

May 4th, 2008, 22:48	#1049
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,758	RA... Four days in London? That's a bit adventurous! Have you checked out all the necessary vaccinations, special clothing, etc etc...

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Travel partner till 23 oct and then ahead to thailand for a week	passionate_guy2002	India Travel Partners	3	Feb 17th, 2007 03:35
meeting in India - 02/02 till 22/02 -	kantara	India Travel Partners	13	Feb 17th, 2006 17:16
Is Any IM member in Manali till 5 june	Adventurer_Prince	India Travel Partners	0	May 31st, 2005 18:29
begining of feb till march	karin	India Travel Itinerary Advice	4	Nov 3rd, 2004 00:10

User Name		Remember Me?
Password