tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post9051248370100838598..comments2024-03-28T11:01:52.555-04:00Comments on MARIETTE'S BACK TO BASICS: My 2nd trip to India - Consulting Together with Husband PieterMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-17599454922265269142018-12-22T18:48:31.688-05:002018-12-22T18:48:31.688-05:00Dearest RTC.,
Fond memories are always a joy and i...Dearest RTC.,<br />Fond memories are always a joy and if we are able to somehow share them with one another, it is double pleasure! Just felt proud for recognizing the place when I read your post about Matsushima!<br />Sending you hugs and wishing you a Merry Christmas with Peace!<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-8164515198296338102018-12-22T07:11:21.612-05:002018-12-22T07:11:21.612-05:00Merry Christmas!
Thanks for your kinds words on m...Merry Christmas! <br />Thanks for your kinds words on my posts 2018. By reading your comments on my posts of the trip to the north Japan, I was able to visit there again with refreshed memories.roughterrain cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12394547924137198019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-32328392912720992652018-12-20T20:08:25.072-05:002018-12-20T20:08:25.072-05:00Dearest Krishna,
Thank you very much for your kind...Dearest Krishna,<br />Thank you very much for your kind comment. We both LOVE India, its people and above all its food!<br />Trying hard to chronicle our consulting and other travel trips together so husband Pieter can relive them.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-80998921601273553862018-12-20T18:54:41.107-05:002018-12-20T18:54:41.107-05:00Oh dear! you are a very kind person. I always read...Oh dear! you are a very kind person. I always read your blog. I love all your mushroom around the world. Love and hugs! XOXOkrishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415543228464576537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-30263409354922841562018-12-19T18:46:55.588-05:002018-12-19T18:46:55.588-05:00Dearest María,
Thank you and yes to us this was qu...Dearest María,<br />Thank you and yes to us this was quite an amazing experience that we treasure for the rest of our life!<br />Merry Christmas to you and yours.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-75261836467386646432018-12-19T06:40:27.903-05:002018-12-19T06:40:27.903-05:00An amazing experience, an amazing life. I think it...An amazing experience, an amazing life. I think it`s a very interesting proyect.<br />Sending the best wishes for Xmas,<br />MaríaHECHO A MANOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700453670993956285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-24558619556143880192018-12-15T16:26:13.431-05:002018-12-15T16:26:13.431-05:00Querida Anajá,
Bem, sem dúvida, todos são uma espé...Querida Anajá,<br />Bem, sem dúvida, todos são uma espécie de mistura de todos os tipos de corridas e é interessante. Para nós, estas são boas lembranças, e eu estou narrando nossas viagens por Pieter de reviver nosso melhor anos juntos. Lembre-se, isto foi puramente pelo vai funcionar. Não como uma turista... Já não podemos fazer essa longa viagem devido a condição do coração do Pieter. Mas nós apreciamos o que conseguimos fazer!<br />Feliz Natal e feliz ano novo para você ambos também.<br />Abraços,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-27241666922655201952018-12-15T16:21:46.035-05:002018-12-15T16:21:46.035-05:00Dearest Tomoko,
Yes we do know about the special m...Dearest Tomoko,<br />Yes we do know about the special meanings of the lotus flower.<br />This Lotus Temple is indeed one of the world's greatest attractions and so glad we got to see it before it even existed five years.<br />Such trips make for lifelong memories... This is still part of my chronicling our life for Pieter to reflect on our best years.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-48612638056245653512018-12-15T16:18:43.071-05:002018-12-15T16:18:43.071-05:00Dearest Janey,
Interesting for sure, not always ea...Dearest Janey,<br />Interesting for sure, not always easy but we enjoyed what we did and tried to recover from the long journey as best as we could! We were younger of course; makes all the difference.<br />Strange that you never have heard or seen anything about this magnificent Lotus Temple as it got opened in December of 1986.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-48300427075516474472018-12-14T14:03:32.570-05:002018-12-14T14:03:32.570-05:00Olá, tudo bem?
amei sua viagem a Índia e as belas...Olá, tudo bem?<br /> amei sua viagem a Índia e as belas histórias. Um dia quero conhecer essas maravilhas. As pessoas pensam que eu sou indiana por causa da cor da pele e o cabelo. Meu pai é alemão e minha mãe filha de italiano e negros africanos. é uma mistura. hahaha<br />Beijos, quero desejar um feliz natal e um novo ano cheio de alegrias e novas viagens.<br />Anajá Schmitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04522728754666321492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-416702715244650782018-12-14T06:51:43.724-05:002018-12-14T06:51:43.724-05:00Lotus flower is religious flower in japan as well,...Lotus flower is religious flower in japan as well, but very interesting to see the Lotus Temple!<br />You and Pieter traveled so many places in the world! Amazing!!<br />Take care,Mariette.<br />Have a lovely weekend.<br />Tomokohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12489670893543758352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-83459123929325213712018-12-13T16:44:55.178-05:002018-12-13T16:44:55.178-05:00Wow, you have had such an interesting life.! I hav...Wow, you have had such an interesting life.! I have never even seen a picture of this Lotus Temple. How unusual.....Looking forward to the rest of your travel journal.....Have a nice weekend,,,,JaneyJaney and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14263426600052174272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-26614892540740029422018-12-12T22:31:57.197-05:002018-12-12T22:31:57.197-05:00Dearest Debbie,
Globetrotter yes, but it was BOTH ...Dearest Debbie,<br />Globetrotter yes, but it was BOTH of us that went there for work!<br />Wish we had had the time for exploring more of that enormous vast country. There is so much to see and to admire in its architecture etc.<br />The food for both of us was heaven and in the Tamil Nadu State it is really very spicy and hot, what we love!<br />Yeah, about joining the middle class ranks, one person born in Tamil Nadu is now the CEO of Google (look under photo with Pieter as I've added this info) and thus a billionaire and an American Citizen. <br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-89436523092679613222018-12-12T22:25:24.664-05:002018-12-12T22:25:24.664-05:00Dearest Tamago,
Getting from A to B was never easy...Dearest Tamago,<br />Getting from A to B was never easy for this kind of jobs but we enjoyed it nevertheless.<br />No, the coughing did not go away soon, you will read more in the next chapter.<br />That Lotus Temple was quite an experience and indeed very elegant!<br />A tall basketball player who is over 7 ft tall will manage to hug it, not us...<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-5982599201739529182018-12-12T22:23:01.716-05:002018-12-12T22:23:01.716-05:00Dearest Anne,
Yes, we both have been fortunate to ...Dearest Anne,<br />Yes, we both have been fortunate to see lots of the world and above all, for interacting with people.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-13792469781727951412018-12-12T22:22:10.401-05:002018-12-12T22:22:10.401-05:00Dearest Dimi,
Thank you, those pictures bring back...Dearest Dimi,<br />Thank you, those pictures bring back very fond memories for both of us.<br />Ooty as a hill station in Tamil Nadu State is a beautiful area!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-31212356150586825932018-12-12T22:20:36.897-05:002018-12-12T22:20:36.897-05:00Dearest Tammy,
You're lucky for having been to...Dearest Tammy,<br />You're lucky for having been to Jaipur, we only went to Agra. That is the downside of working as a consultant, only very limited sight seeing. <br />Your husband belongs to the rare breed of people speaking several languages. Indeed, keeping it alive you must be able to speak it frequently enough. <br />Oh, I've been so very sick that trip but I've survived my 2-weeks of work, you read more in the next chapter.<br />You no doubt would enjoy visiting Bangalore and hope you will!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-43468729338337838832018-12-12T22:16:50.080-05:002018-12-12T22:16:50.080-05:00Dearest Jim,
Yes, we both have always felt very fo...Dearest Jim,<br />Yes, we both have always felt very fortunate for being at places where ordinary tourists seldom end up. We always had a staff member from the company we worked for as a great guide and that was a great privilege.<br />Both of us are not office people, we want to connect with people, seeing how the actual work gets done and teach and train on the spot. That can never be done from behind a desk only.<br />Did you realize Jim that the present CEO from Google is born only 193 miles southeast of where we are standing there in the photo? He also studied in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, where we just came from. Small world!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-31216452650980897852018-12-12T22:07:17.859-05:002018-12-12T22:07:17.859-05:00Dearest Miyako,
Guess one has to be very, very tal...Dearest Miyako,<br />Guess one has to be very, very tall for having that length arms to touch your hands when hugging the pillar backwards!<br />We both love the mountains and nature far more than any beach area.<br />This morning the lawn was white from frost, it is crisp and cold here!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-58757732654433585672018-12-12T22:03:30.884-05:002018-12-12T22:03:30.884-05:00Dearest Claudia,
Yes, for both of us very fond mem...Dearest Claudia,<br />Yes, for both of us very fond memories!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-23925878198509638342018-12-12T19:43:52.181-05:002018-12-12T19:43:52.181-05:00Mariette, you are a true globetrotter! Lovely that...Mariette, you are a true globetrotter! Lovely that you could accompany Pieter on his work trip. India is an enormous country, with so much to see. <br /><br />The food was a delicious discovery when I moved to Manhattan. The first year here, I ate it quite frequency, and it was cheap at the time. Nowadays it is as expensive as other cuisines. I fondly remember the days of eating a full meal (with extras: bread, drink and a sweat) for $10. And the meal was spicy, but not set-your-month-on-fire hot.<br /><br />I hope life continues to improve for the lovely people of India. More of them have joined the middle class since your visits. May it be the direction of their future.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your trip!<br /><br />Hugs to you,<br />DebbieDebra Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04553596042707601518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-13014595991856208832018-12-12T18:16:26.277-05:002018-12-12T18:16:26.277-05:00Long trip and time difference can be really tough ...Long trip and time difference can be really tough for your body. I hope your coughing went away soon. The Lotus Temple is beautiful and elegant. It did remind me of Opera House, too. Oh that looks impossible to put arms around the Iron Pillar but what a fun to try :-)Tamagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146082320211034945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-25685379233738567092018-12-12T13:02:13.678-05:002018-12-12T13:02:13.678-05:00Hi Mariette! Oh, how wonderful places you are to t...Hi Mariette! Oh, how wonderful places you are to travel! Have a nice eveningAnne Hagman-Niilolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304937783573595329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-1684914260229643892018-12-12T12:19:32.547-05:002018-12-12T12:19:32.547-05:00Hello dear Mariette!
Wonderful pictures from your ...Hello dear Mariette!<br />Wonderful pictures from your trip to India!<br />Lovely scenery and impressive surroundings!<br />Thank you for sharing your beautiful memories!<br />Have a lovely day and a happy week ahead! Hugs!<br />Dimi...DIMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261333259454936529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-91421146291554460702018-12-12T07:50:09.538-05:002018-12-12T07:50:09.538-05:00We stayed in New Delhi when we visited India (Agra...We stayed in New Delhi when we visited India (Agra and Jaipur). Really loved our time there. My husband lived in India/Pakistan in the mid 70's and speaks fluent Urdu as a result. Luckily he gets to practice it often here so it stays with him unlike the 7 years of French he took in school. No fun being sick when you are traveling. India has such a diverse landscape. Hoping to visit a friend in Bangalore one of these days. Have a good Wednesday!Tammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.com