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Monday, February 2, 2015

{Part V of Trip to India - Chail Himachal Pradesh & Highest Cricket Ground in the World}

High in the mountains
Look at that sight!
Snow capped Himalayan Mountains and here is the world's highest cricket ground!
Incredible view with snow capped mountain to the right.
You really do feel like being on top of the world!
This is Chail, in Himachal Pradesh...
Chail  ←click it
Related links:
The highest cricket ground in the world | information about Chail
{Part IV of Husband Pieter's Trip to India -  Solan, Himachal Pradesh} | previous post by me
{Part III of Husband Pieter's Trip to India - Maharaja Amarinder Singh, Patiala Punjab} | previous post by me
{Part II of Husband Pieter's Trip to India - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh} | previous post by me
{Part I of Husband Pieter's Trip to India  - Arrival in New Delhi} | previous post by me
{The Mission of H.R.H. Prince Claus - Husband Pieter's Trip to India} | previous post by me


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33 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJanuary 31, 2015 at 7:02 PM

    such beautiful views!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:28 PM

      Dearest Theresa,
      Oh, this is so unique and so different from any place!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. ParnassusJanuary 31, 2015 at 11:37 PM

    Hello Mariette, Those views are just stunning. From my window I can see some of Taiwan's mountains, but though beautiful, they are strictly amateur compared to the ones in your photos!
    --Jim

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 1, 2015 at 6:44 PM

      Dearest Jim,
      These views for sure are stunning but there are mountains and mountains. Each country is so different.
      Kindest regards,
      Mariette

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  3. Elisabeth PalzkillFebruary 1, 2015 at 3:28 AM

    Liebe Mariette,

    das ist wunderbar!
    Frohe Sonntagsgrüße
    Elisabeth

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 1, 2015 at 6:45 PM

      Liebe Elisabeth,
      Ja, es ist schön solch eine Umgebung zu bewundern.
      Liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  4. biebkriebelsFebruary 1, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    The view at the Himalaya is stunning. A cricket ground, how can you possible come to the idea to play it up there.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 1, 2015 at 6:47 PM

      Dearest Marianne,
      Chail was the summer capital of one of the former Maharajas and you know that they could create anything they wished for. Just with hard labor by the little people...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  5. Dies und Das vom NeckarstrandFebruary 1, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Liebe Mariette,
    dein Header gefällt mir ausnehmen gut.
    DieFortsetzung der Reise ist wunderschön.
    Tolle Fotos.
    Einen schönen Sonntag wünscht Dir
    Irmi

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 1, 2015 at 6:48 PM

      Liebe Irmi,
      Danke, ja den Header ist etwas leckeres das ich auch sehr gerne mag!
      Die Reise geht noch immer weiter; danke für's mitreisen mit uns.
      Ganz liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  6. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    Lieve Mariette !!!!
    Een prachtig uitzicht ....heel mooi ...
    ik hoop dat het vandaag iets beter met u gaat
    veel liefs en een fijne nieuwe maand

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 1, 2015 at 6:50 PM

      Lieve Nieneke,
      Ja mooi zo'n uitzicht, je voelt je net of je op het dak van de wereld staat...
      Vandaag, zondag gaat het heel goed met me hoor; goed geslapen en ben aan het bijkomen van alle emoties de afgelopen drie weken. Ook doet het goed om zoveel lieve vrienden te hebben; dichtbij en ver weg en ook virtueel.
      Heel veel liefs terug,
      Mariette

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  7. TamagoFebruary 1, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    Wow what a view! I wonder how it's like to play cricket on such high ground. I imagine air is thin.
    In the first picture, I can see snow on Himalayan mountains very clearly - beautiful!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 1, 2015 at 7:04 PM

      Dearest Tamago,
      Oh for sure you ought to be in good condition but you get used to it. When we started living and working in the mountains of central Java, it did not take us long. Healthy though.
      Yes, the second photo also shows a snow capped mountain to the right!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  8. decorayadoraFebruary 1, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    Hola Marietta querida !! Que bellas imágenes y que viaje más lindo y entretenido ..
    espero que tengas un buen comienzo de semana
    Cariños

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 1, 2015 at 7:05 PM

      Dearest Angélica,
      Thank you and that was for Pieter and incredible journey.
      My week has started very peaceful and hope yours too!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  9. Kays KidsFebruary 1, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    What a beautiful view if you were playing cricket up there.
    Hugs Kay

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 2, 2015 at 12:07 PM

      Dearest Kay,
      That is for sure and those royals knew about heavenly spots...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  10. Jo-Anne's RamblingsFebruary 1, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    Wow what a view

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  11. orchid0324February 2, 2015 at 2:01 AM

    Dearest Mariette; OMG, the world's highest cricket ground and the Snow capped Himalayan Mountains looks locating equal level :-) Not the place playing sports for me :-) but for the people living there, I'm happy that they have place to enjoy cricket with spectacular view♡♡♡ And not many people can experience seeing the world highest beautiful panoramic scene like that♬♬♬

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:10 PM

      Dearest Miyako,
      Guess no more cricket is being played there now but when husband Pieter did visit, this was breathtaking!
      Hugs and love back to you,
      Mariette

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  12. DIMIFebruary 2, 2015 at 2:03 AM

    Dear Mariette,such beautiful pictures!
    The view is breathtaking!Thank you for sharing!
    Have a lovely month-week!Hugs!
    Dimi...

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:53 PM

      Dearest Dimi,
      Thank you and you are most welcome; glad you enjoyed them.
      This month has been lovely so far!
      Hugs and blessings to you,
      Mariette

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  13. Draffin BearsFebruary 2, 2015 at 4:34 AM

    Dearest Mariette,

    It must have been a wonderful trip for Pieter to India and what amazing photos and the view is fabulous.
    You have been much in my thoughts and sending love and hugs - have been meaning to send you an email and will do so soon.
    Carolyn

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:58 PM

      Dearest Carolyn,
      This trip has been a life-changing one for Pieter and he has talked so much about it so I had to work it into these series for him. With love, as it meant so much to him.
      You are such a dear; the support by blogger friends is something I would not want to miss!
      Hugs and blessings to you,
      Mariette

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  14. Janey and Co.February 2, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    I would imagine the players would be short of breath at that altitude! great shots of an exotic place.
    Yes I. was back in the US by '81. Janey

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 2, 2015 at 7:00 PM

      Dearest Janey,
      It depends if you live at that altitude, you get quite used to it. We lived and worked for years in the mountains at an altitude of 7,000 ft. Exotic it sure was.
      Funny that we both were in The Netherlands at the same time... and we followed soon to Georgia.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  15. Blue LavenderFebruary 2, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    My dear friend Mariette,
    What a beautiful view of the Himalaya! I visited the Chail website and it is very interesting and the Maharaja’s Majestic Palace is amazing. Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures.
    Send you a big hug my dear
    Love,
    Laura

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 2, 2015 at 7:02 PM

      Dearest Laura,
      It is like a dream; another world but for sure at a cost for those that had to excavate the mountains in order to create this highest cricket play ground for the Maharaja.
      Sending you hugs and blessings and gratitude; you are like a real sister to me!
      Mariette

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  16. GigaFebruary 2, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    Beautiful Goy and beautiful views, which enjoy eyes. Regards.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 2, 2015 at 7:03 PM

      Dearest Giga,
      Thank you so much and glad you enjoyed it!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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    2. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 3, 2015 at 9:06 AM

      Dearest Giga,
      Thank you so much and glad you enjoyed it!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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Thanks for your visit and comment.

Mariette...