Monthly Archives: October 2013

Old Delhi, New Delhi Part 2

Posted on 28 October, 2013 by Julie Marsh

No-one wants to take us to Hauz Khas. The auto drivers here each have a well paying, easy business driving passengers between Qubt Minar and the station, where they can pick up a return fare. Finally, after we trudge to … Continue reading →

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Old Delhi, New Delhi: Part 1

Posted on 25 October, 2013 by Julie Marsh

Shahjahanabad is not the oldest part of Delhi, but is called that: “Old Delhi”. In this very congested, lively part of the city, we stay at the Tara Palace Hotel, its door opening (by a doorman) towards a laneway of … Continue reading →

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Pulau Langkawi

Posted on 18 October, 2013 by Julie Marsh

After all, we did not have to go through hell to get to heaven. The ferry from Georgetown was fine, for the four hours or so of the sea journey, as the monsoon was finished here, by this time in … Continue reading →

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Georgetown, Penang: Part 2

Posted on 11 October, 2013 by Julie Marsh

We are making the journey to the top of Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera) by funicular rail. It is the scenario of many of my worst dreams: travelling in a car up or down a very steep hill – without brakes! … Continue reading →

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Georgetown, Penang: Trade Winds and Empire

Posted on 3 October, 2013 by Julie Marsh

Below our window at Hutton Lodge grows a hibiscus bush as tall as a tree, its red flowers orbited by little nectar seeking birds. Beyond, the other guests are eating breakfast under the porch roof. Shade would became a compulsion … Continue reading →

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