Impulsive Christmas Trip

[Milboo]

I have bookmarked this TR as Spain is rapidly rising on my visit soon list and it would be a trip arranged around food!

 

[OZDUCK]

Thanks very much for putting this TR together. It bought back some good memories but introduced me to some amazing new places and foods.

 

[Jacques Vert]

Thanks from me also; another wonderful TR

 

[cjd600]

Thanks for the effort @amaroo (I know its not easy!), much appreciated, such great detail!

 

[craven morehead]

Simply outstanding TR , photos and commentary !! cheers CM

 

[amaroo]

I had a wander down there in the last week actually, popped into the Nepal embassy to get my visa sorted (flight arrives in KTM late so would rather get straight through rather than doing the VOA route which can take time). A good chunk of the street appears to be embassies, some of them for countries that you wouldn't expect. I wonder how they afford it?

I also noticed the flags .... found this on the net. Allegedly the Napalese knocked back an offer of £150 million for their digs .... this article is dated 2013

 

[amaroo]

In all seriousness, thank you for allowing us to share such an incredible journey with your family. This was by far, the most wonderful way to live vicariously through someone else's holiday.

You obviously place a great deal of emphasis on the culinary experience of the places you visit. I for one, have devoured each review with the anticipation of an anonymous guest seated at your table. I've hovered over the Winner button, waiting for the next installment to surpass the previous. And it did - plus those hotel photos are mesmerising!

It's like turning the pages of some gorgeous, glossy first edition book. Your photos are eloquent enough to need little description. But your observations are a delicious mix of humility and pride.

I especially loved your comment about art. Some love it - and some don't. You nailed it! That is the epitome of art - it's not there to be loved. It's there to stir conversation and inspire emotion. I've been an artist for over 50 years and I salute your simple interpretation.

Looking forward to the next report

Thank you for the lovely words. I like reading trip reports, so it makes perfect sense to post them.

 

[amaroo]

Thanks for such an extensive TR and some amazing photos. It's great to reminisce about places I have also visited and get excited about new places. I know how time consuming TR are so well done.

Look forward to seeing some of your trip later this year.

Thanks very much for posting - very comprehensive and enjoyable. And I am very jealous!

Cheers

Great TR.Even we are now considering a driving tour of Spain and Portugal.

I know that you'll both enjoy it.... but I suspect you might find it hard to squeeze it all in given you plan so far ahead.

I would have failed miserably attempting to appreciate the Gastronomic "smorgasbord" but it was indeed a fantastic tr.. very well done (applause)

Food, food, food - it only needs to be good food

Simply outstanding TR , photos and commentary !! cheers CM

Cheers CM.