One of the impressive factors for me, in particular...as a photographer, was each
of us having a 'porter' carry all equipment, speaking English,
so eager to care for our 'stuff', so reliable, and so friendly!
In addition to these fabulous guys, Robin has setup a great tour. I
am a person who always prefers to travel alone with a driver/guide,
but this was an extraordinary exception. Being the only guests
in a village with bow/arrow and dart contests was really rewarding
in addition to 2 dance festivals. Some hiking up to monasteries
was challenging to this senior citizen, but worth the trek. Don't
expect 5 star accommodations, but always clean. Food is plain,
but plentiful.
Eleanore Avery, APSA
Dallas, Texas, USA
Spring, 2010
One of the impressive factors for me, in particular...as a photographer, was each of us having a 'porter' carry all equipment, speaking English, so eager to care for our 'stuff', so reliable, and so friendly! In addition to these fabulous guys, Robin has setup a great tour. I am a person who always prefers to travel alone with a driver/guide, but this was an extraordinary exception. Being the only guests in a village with bow/arrow and dart contests was really rewarding in addition to 2 dance festivals. Some hiking up to monasteries was challenging to this senior citizen, but worth the trek. Don't expect 5 star accommodations, but always clean. Food is plain, but plentiful.
Eleanore Avery, APSA
Dallas, Texas, USA
Spring, 2010
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