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BellyTank · Nov 14, 2008

I didn't necessarily think it was a negative observation.
Maybe where your senses are attacked, I find mine are challenged-
-that may be the thing.

Mostly, my senses are sated.

But yes, it must be great, heading out of the city and suburbs and up into the Punjab, or where ever, on a motorcycle- into the space, peace and clean air.
That must be some contrast.

The pollution has reduced drastically in the last few years- first time I went,
I was really wondering how I would breathe... that was on the taxi ride from the airport.
I did get bronchitis but then I have managed to get bronchitis with every 10hr+ flight in the last 5 years.

Did you dine at any roadside Dabbas? Best food there is.
One shouldn't be put off by the "primitive" appearance.
Great food.

I like food.

B
T

H.Johnson · Nov 14, 2008

BellyTank said:
Did you dine at any roadside Dabbas? Best food there is.
One shouldn't be put off by the "primitive" appearance.
Great food.

I like food.

B
T

It shows... ;<)

BellyTank · Nov 14, 2008

Thanks, Doctor.

B
T

Copper · Nov 14, 2008

I am not averse to a bit of sensory overload - and perhaps if I hadn't been under the stress of riding while taking it all in, it may have seemed a bit less of an attack - I am no stranger to travelling and do love the immersion in another world.

As for the Roadside dabbas - absolutely. I travel to eat, and the finest dining, I've found in most countries is the roadside food.

In fact one of the most memorable meals of my life came on the North side of the Rhotang Pass on the Manali-Leh highway. We got to the plateau-like summit (about 14,500 ft if I recall) just as the sun was dropping behind the mountains and the wind was blowing low clouds along just above our heads. It was at this time that my headlight blew out. I switched to highbeam, which also immediately blew (short circuit in the wiring). I had to decend the next 35km/20ish miles down the edge of the pass by the light of the fortunately full moon. It took over an hour to get to a rest point about 20km/13 miles along - a low stone-walled tent with a patchwork tarp and parachute roof. ducking to go inside, I was hit with eye-wateringly thick smoke from the poorly vented wood stove. A single propane light lit the hut. I took a seat along the edge of the tent on some blanket covered plywood, and immediately - within a minute - a meal appeared. A cup of hot chai first, then steaming hot flatbread and two dishes - a goat stew and a cauliflower curry.

Though not the tasiest meal I had on the trip, it was easily the most welcome and memorable meal. The final push to the night's camp came much more easily after that.

BellyTank · Nov 14, 2008

Naan, mutton and gobi- great combination.

You're making me hungry.

We had a similar scary driving experience, followed by excellent food.
Driving through the Punjab to Amritsar- 30km of pea soup fog, then aloo paratas, pickles and ginger chai on the roadside.

I'm glad you showed that food photo.

B
T

Copper · Nov 14, 2008

That sounds like a fantastic meal - I'm starting to get hungry for Indian food just reading about it. Somehow food always tastes better after a bit of a scare on the road... once that copper-like taste of fear has subsided, of course.

Big Man · Nov 24, 2008

Well, I wasn't wearing a fedora at the time but it definitely was action and adventure ...

That's me (the big guy slightly left of center frame) running the scene of a house fire this weekend. Talk about hot - that was one HOT fire.

How does this tie into the theme of this thread, you ask? Well, the house was built about 1900 (so it's "vintage"). It had been abandon for a number of years and had deteriorated beyond all reasonable repair. This was a training fire, so prior to "lighting it off" several of us took the opportunity to explore the house. Other than finding one old milk bottle from the 1940's, not much interesting was left.

I really hate to see these old houses go, but this one had been used as a hang-out for seedy characters for several years and the owner wanted it gone. Oh well, it did provide for some very good training for our firefighters.

carebear · Nov 25, 2008

Looking at the yard, glad it didn't go up when you guys weren't around to contain it.

alden405 · Nov 28, 2008

just me going for a donkey wallop about 5 years back

it may be a while ago but im still awesome

Highlander · Dec 4, 2008

One from Banff where I'd been Dog Sledding all day and we were out at Lake Louise that night (photo by moonlight only at 11

M) and it was 30 below. Fortunately cold doesn't bother me... as you can see i have my parka off.

The other at the top of Logan Pass in Glacier.

El Erico · Dec 30, 2008

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Climbing ruins in Mexico 7/2008

RBH · Dec 30, 2008

El Erico said:
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Climbing ruins in Mexico 7/2008

Nice shot. What type straw is that ?

El Erico · Jan 11, 2009

RBH said:
Nice shot. What type straw is that ?

It's a Panama hat that was made in Ecuador. I bought it from a lady selling hats in Mexico for $20 bucks. It was the hat I took ever where when I was in Mexico in July. Thanks...

fabiovenhorst · Jan 12, 2009

A beautiful waterfall named "Bride Veil" in "Dr. Pedrinho" a small town in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

The fall: 63m

At the top: No tracks, scaling through the forest...[huh]

fabiovenhorst · Jan 12, 2009

The "Baú" Mountain, in Ilhota, SC - Brazil adventure...

Little waterfall

Holding the rock

Passing through the rock...

fabiovenhorst · Jan 12, 2009

Zinco Valley, Benedito Novo, SC - Brazil.

The Valley

Me and my friends. See the waterfall in background... 70m

The Zinco Fall:

fabiovenhorst · Jan 12, 2009

splatt said:
Lets rewind to 1992...early in the year I had moved from Melbourne to Sydney prior to departing to Europe for an as yet undetermined period.

While in Sydney, i spent quite a bit of time exploring the spectacular Blue Mountains by spending days on end either on foot or on bike across the entire region..

Very beautiful place. Looks like the "Chapada dos Guimarães", in Brazil.

http://www.chapadadosguimaraes.mt.gov.br/

Images:
http://images.google.com.br/images?q=chapada%20dos%20guimar%C3%A3es&sourceid=navclient-ff&rlz=1B3GGGL_pt-BR___BR284&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

Story · Jan 12, 2009

Havana said:
I wonder how long they’re going to keep me in here? It’s hot!

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You're channeling John Hillerman. I'd blame Magnum, if I were you...

Dinerman · Jan 13, 2009

Utah

Yellowstone

Nova Scotia

thunderw21 · Jan 17, 2009

Adventures at a local state park.

The bad guys chased me through a cave full of rattle snakes. The cave branched off into every direction. Which way to go?

Made it out alive...

...and got the girl in the end.

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