tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post5204985143338091242..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: Am I in Paradise?Rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-64098233703361937032015-06-10T10:01:38.315+01:002015-06-10T10:01:38.315+01:00Our time on Dal Lake was a special time with lovel...Our time on Dal Lake was a special time with lovely memories of people we met and sights we sawRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-6059658987823501092015-06-09T15:14:09.194+01:002015-06-09T15:14:09.194+01:00What a gloriously exotic and picturesque place to ...What a gloriously exotic and picturesque place to spend some of your holiday, Rosemary. Sadly it must be a huge contrast to how so many people live in the surrounding area. I'm so glad you made a new little friend and do hope you can continue to keep in touch with her.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-73630739025576507842015-05-13T12:05:23.506+01:002015-05-13T12:05:23.506+01:00Thank you for your kind comment OrvokkiThank you for your kind comment OrvokkiRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-22126536327606914292015-05-13T10:20:59.711+01:002015-05-13T10:20:59.711+01:00Lovely, really as a paradise.Lovely, really as a paradise.orvokkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11408082210385156163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-50837710472768899232015-05-12T18:10:43.628+01:002015-05-12T18:10:43.628+01:00Pleased that you enjoyed seeing the postPleased that you enjoyed seeing the postRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-63759861387172338332015-05-12T10:42:14.381+01:002015-05-12T10:42:14.381+01:00Delightful!Delightful!Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-89848509550641599182015-05-12T10:24:15.547+01:002015-05-12T10:24:15.547+01:00Hello Yoko - meeting so many different people in I...Hello Yoko - meeting so many different people in India made the trip even more special. It is good to share views and find out more about how others live and think.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-78401995664423526892015-05-12T09:05:01.104+01:002015-05-12T09:05:01.104+01:00I’m envious of you that you experienced such a par...I’m envious of you that you experienced such a paradise, Rosemary. Meeting people is a fun part of travel. I wish both Houseboy and the girl bright future. The snow leopard looks divinely dignified and beautiful.<br /><br />Yoko<br />stardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-46583211456520880972015-05-10T00:04:35.845+01:002015-05-10T00:04:35.845+01:00Thank you Val - glad that you enjoyed seeing the b...Thank you Val - glad that you enjoyed seeing the boat - this boat was made over 100 years ago and reflects the style of the time. It is lovely that they have been preserved along with their original furniture and use local rugs, and embroidered curtains.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-66924610013078330682015-05-09T23:58:10.234+01:002015-05-09T23:58:10.234+01:00Love your comment FilipLove your comment FilipRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-37920211883665999142015-05-09T23:57:21.071+01:002015-05-09T23:57:21.071+01:00You have much more of an insight into this young m...You have much more of an insight into this young mans plight than most of us would understand. I do not foresee any quick answers to his problems or any end to them.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-47354775355198137162015-05-09T21:14:32.105+01:002015-05-09T21:14:32.105+01:00A mystical enchanting holiday Rosemary,
Away from ...A mystical enchanting holiday Rosemary,<br />Away from everywhere. It looks so peaceful.<br />I am in love with the boat... Oh gosh its stunning.. <br />How lovely that you will keep in touch with the sweet little girl. <br />Your house boy has a kind face. So sad that he doesnt know his birthdate.<br />super post ..exciting.<br />xxx valvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-39010966530323891832015-05-09T20:19:29.824+01:002015-05-09T20:19:29.824+01:00I agree you are in paradise.
Greetings,
FilipI agree you are in paradise. <br /><br />Greetings,<br />FilipFilipBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748038653807154529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-18506475571879502752015-05-09T18:20:42.686+01:002015-05-09T18:20:42.686+01:00I will have to show this to my husband. His dream ...I will have to show this to my husband. His dream is vacationing on a houseboat . I know the frustration that young man carries. My own father grew up in an orphans home and it was so difficult to even get a driver's license without a birth certificate. He passed away before I did some genealogy and discovered he was not born in Texas like he thought.....but Georgia. Beautiful post Rosemary.Janey and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14263426600052174272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-71733032903567618082015-05-09T08:02:57.366+01:002015-05-09T08:02:57.366+01:00We know that life for others in the third world is...We know that life for others in the third world is difficult but it is not until you actually encounter and talk to someone that the realisation of just how hard life is comes home to you - we are very fortunate.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-50104388045622071492015-05-09T00:03:58.931+01:002015-05-09T00:03:58.931+01:00I enjoyed reading about the Houseboy and the littl...I enjoyed reading about the Houseboy and the little girl , and it made me think about how really fortunate we are without really knowing it . I feel really sorry for the young man .Your Royal boat looks like something from a film ...and yes, could be paradise :-)Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-49136816414595186402015-05-08T21:19:36.964+01:002015-05-08T21:19:36.964+01:00Dear Suzie - one of the pleasing aspects of being ...Dear Suzie - one of the pleasing aspects of being in Kashmir were the opportunities that we had to actually meet and talk to some of the local people. By doing so it often throws a different light on to life in that particular area.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-10058342739682488592015-05-08T21:16:02.241+01:002015-05-08T21:16:02.241+01:00Dear Mark - There must be millions of people in th...Dear Mark - There must be millions of people in the Third World who share his big dreams and aspirations, but normally they are anonymous and do not personally touch our lives. However, we felt the same as you about his future prospects - he had no passport with little hope of ever getting one, and no qualifications or money.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-13461342183093023772015-05-08T18:30:53.612+01:002015-05-08T18:30:53.612+01:00I love your stories of the Houseboy, it really put...I love your stories of the Houseboy, it really puts things into perspective. It's good to see that girls are moving forward in such a positive manner.SeagullSuziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15857680854262709165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-83959760919149480702015-05-08T14:50:29.721+01:002015-05-08T14:50:29.721+01:00Dear Rosemary,
Your posting has allowed me a vica...Dear Rosemary,<br /><br />Your posting has allowed me a vicarious vacation in a beautiful spot. My eyes went immediately to the pressed stained glass that decorated your boat — how I would have loved to use some of that glass when I was making a window for myself!<br /><br />It seems that your houseboy is at a dead end despite his dreams, and I detect a great sadness in his eyes. Seeing the tourists come and go must be like living on a prairie and watching trains go by in the distance.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-92086431360157282512015-05-07T22:32:40.967+01:002015-05-07T22:32:40.967+01:00Dear Amy - hoping things are well with you - I am ...Dear Amy - hoping things are well with you - I am pleased that you enjoyed seeing the Taj Mahal, something that will live in my memory forever. <br />The part of our trip to Kashmir was particularly interesting because we did get to meet quite a few Kashmiri people. The owner of the boat would call and see us most evenings to talk with us after our evening meal. He was a very intelligent interesting man and held us enthralled by the things that he told us. He was the father of our sweet little six year old.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-63242887532092408412015-05-07T22:24:47.155+01:002015-05-07T22:24:47.155+01:00Hello Helen - it is very quiet at night, and I sle...Hello Helen - it is very quiet at night, and I slept very well. The Mosque woke some people with the call to prayer at about 5.00am but I personally did not hear it. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-77084471813116130312015-05-07T21:25:46.842+01:002015-05-07T21:25:46.842+01:00What a wonderful place to stay and how amazing tha...What a wonderful place to stay and how amazing that you got to really meet the staff and get to know them and more about their lives and where they have come from. That must have made it really special indeed. Although I didn't comment on your Taj Mahal post I was totally blown away by it, so amazing. Such an incredible and beautiful building, a testament of love in so very many ways!! So happy for you that you got to make this amazing trip!!! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-10385090958949025352015-05-07T21:08:44.185+01:002015-05-07T21:08:44.185+01:00Hello Rosemary,
It must have been a most memorable...Hello Rosemary,<br />It must have been a most memorable trip. The colours and interior of the houseboat are cheerful rich and exotic. Were you able to sleep well and was it quiet at night. The lives of both the boat boy and little girl are fascinating.<br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-3590798664770823732015-05-07T20:53:21.345+01:002015-05-07T20:53:21.345+01:00Hello Jim - you are right about the bread - often ...Hello Jim - you are right about the bread - often we had fresh hot chapati filled with herbs, newly baked naan bread, and wonderful things called paratha and puri.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com