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Old October 22nd, 2003, 01:01 PM
riverman
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OK, I'm outta gas, and I need to recharge my batteries with my vacation this
christmas (how's that for mixing metaphors?). I'm currently in Congo, and I
have a 2 week break which falls right in the busy time of year: right before
Xmas until right after New Year. I'm visualizing a place to go and
relax; it doesn't have to be in Africa, but I'm posting here because I
figure r.t.a. readers are some of the most well-travelled people on the
planet. I'm willing to go anywhere in the world, and I'm travelling with my
girlfriend.

What I am visualizing:
--I can see in my mind's eye someplace tropical, with a waterfall, a
self-contined hut, and a jungle. Lots of birds and flowers, and great
scenery that makes you go Ahhhh! Not too far from civilization (for food
shopping, etc) but not in the middle of Touron Central, either. Definately
NOT a lot of 18-25 year olds partying all night: I'm into places that aren't
yet too discovered. Prices aren't too bad, and I can spend my days lounging
on a sand beach, or flyfishing below the waterfall, or swimming in the
stream, and just relaxing.

Any suggestions?

--riverman


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Old October 22nd, 2003, 08:56 PM
Montecore
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Try the Andaman Islands. Limited birds and flowers, but great for
relaxing, camping, forests, village life, etc.

I run a dive resort on one of the islands there (upfront disclosure). It
has info on how to get there, and things to do, and stuff.
www.diveindia.com is the site. It is focused on one particular island for
now, but it has links to travel agents, flight/boat booking sites, etc.

Feel free to email me at vkalia at diveindia dot com if you want more info
(I dont check this email).

riverman ) wrote:
: OK, I'm outta gas, and I need to recharge my batteries with my vacation this
: christmas (how's that for mixing metaphors?). I'm currently in Congo, and I
: have a 2 week break which falls right in the busy time of year: right before
: Xmas until right after New Year. I'm visualizing a place to go and
: relax; it doesn't have to be in Africa, but I'm posting here because I
: figure r.t.a. readers are some of the most well-travelled people on the
: planet. I'm willing to go anywhere in the world, and I'm travelling with my
: girlfriend.
:
: What I am visualizing:
: --I can see in my mind's eye someplace tropical, with a waterfall, a
: self-contined hut, and a jungle. Lots of birds and flowers, and great
: scenery that makes you go Ahhhh! Not too far from civilization (for food
: shopping, etc) but not in the middle of Touron Central, either. Definately
: NOT a lot of 18-25 year olds partying all night: I'm into places that aren't
: yet too discovered. Prices aren't too bad, and I can spend my days lounging
: on a sand beach, or flyfishing below the waterfall, or swimming in the
: stream, and just relaxing.
:
: Any suggestions?
:
: --riverman
:
:

--
Vandit Kalia
this space for rent



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Old October 24th, 2003, 12:49 PM
Marc Lurie
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Central and Northern Mozambique. Try anywhere from Villancoulos
northwards.

Safari N'jema
Marc
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Old October 26th, 2003, 07:55 AM
Jon
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What I am visualizing:
--I can see in my mind's eye someplace tropical, with a waterfall, a
self-contined hut, and a jungle. Lots of birds and flowers, and great
scenery that makes you go Ahhhh! Not too far from civilization (for food
shopping, etc) but not in the middle of Touron Central, either. Definately
NOT a lot of 18-25 year olds partying all night: I'm into places that

aren't
yet too discovered. Prices aren't too bad, and I can spend my days

lounging
on a sand beach, or flyfishing below the waterfall, or swimming in the
stream, and just relaxing.

Any suggestions?

--riverman



Check into Goa, India.


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Old October 27th, 2003, 08:30 PM
richard b
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"riverman" wrote in message
...
OK, I'm outta gas, and I need to recharge my batteries with my vacation

this
christmas (how's that for mixing metaphors?). I'm currently in Congo, and

I
have a 2 week break which falls right in the busy time of year: right

before
Xmas until right after New Year. I'm visualizing a place to go and
relax; it doesn't have to be in Africa, but I'm posting here because I
figure r.t.a. readers are some of the most well-travelled people on the
planet. I'm willing to go anywhere in the world, and I'm travelling with

my
girlfriend.

What I am visualizing:
--I can see in my mind's eye someplace tropical, with a waterfall, a
self-contined hut, and a jungle. Lots of birds and flowers, and great
scenery that makes you go Ahhhh! Not too far from civilization (for food
shopping, etc) but not in the middle of Touron Central, either. Definately
NOT a lot of 18-25 year olds partying all night: I'm into places that

aren't
yet too discovered. Prices aren't too bad, and I can spend my days

lounging
on a sand beach, or flyfishing below the waterfall, or swimming in the
stream, and just relaxing.

Any suggestions?

--riverman

Elandsbaai
Lots of birds, good fishing, lovely scenery, one hotel, no shops very few
tourists (except in December)
The beach is great but the water is cold, on the other side of the hill is a
fresh water vlei.. About one hour (75kms. of dirt roads) from something
resembling civilisation. The hotel did a fantastic breakfast for about $2US.
I think I might catch a couple of days there over the Christmas break.
Richard





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Old October 29th, 2003, 03:56 PM
Tashi
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i would have to recommend the Seychelles or Arenal Costa Rica

"richard b" wrote in message
...

"riverman" wrote in message
...
OK, I'm outta gas, and I need to recharge my batteries with my vacation

this
christmas (how's that for mixing metaphors?). I'm currently in Congo,

and
I
have a 2 week break which falls right in the busy time of year: right

before
Xmas until right after New Year. I'm visualizing a place to go and
relax; it doesn't have to be in Africa, but I'm posting here because

I
figure r.t.a. readers are some of the most well-travelled people on the
planet. I'm willing to go anywhere in the world, and I'm travelling with

my
girlfriend.

What I am visualizing:
--I can see in my mind's eye someplace tropical, with a waterfall, a
self-contined hut, and a jungle. Lots of birds and flowers, and great
scenery that makes you go Ahhhh! Not too far from civilization (for food
shopping, etc) but not in the middle of Touron Central, either.

Definately
NOT a lot of 18-25 year olds partying all night: I'm into places that

aren't
yet too discovered. Prices aren't too bad, and I can spend my days

lounging
on a sand beach, or flyfishing below the waterfall, or swimming in the
stream, and just relaxing.

Any suggestions?

--riverman

Elandsbaai
Lots of birds, good fishing, lovely scenery, one hotel, no shops very few
tourists (except in December)
The beach is great but the water is cold, on the other side of the hill is

a
fresh water vlei.. About one hour (75kms. of dirt roads) from something
resembling civilisation. The hotel did a fantastic breakfast for about

$2US.
I think I might catch a couple of days there over the Christmas break.
Richard







 




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