Originally Posted by
Burj
LOL! When I was in Pakistan I kept thinking that too....Then again it was all about priorities!
In my hotel in Lahore the power went off (load shedding) while I was on a wifi call back to the U.S. My hotel room was pitch black but as I was complaining to my family in the U.S. it occurred to me....how is the power off but the wifi works? The front desk told me the routers/modems/etc are all on UPS (uninterrupted powers supply). Of course I remarked "The internet is on UPS but none of my room lights???"
The front desk person looked at me quizzically and said: Your phone doesn't have a flashlight?
After I thought I about it....I actually WOULD rather have internet than lights during load shedding!
Originally Posted by
Burj
I assume you felt safe during your trip since you didn't say otherwise in your trip report....do you think it would be safe for a single female to do a similar trip in Pakistan, using this same tour company?
Yes, internet and wifi are definitely priorities over simple electricity these days
! A single female traveler will be fine, I know of several single ladies who have visited Lahore and other cities and have had no issues.
Lovin? it in Lahore ? Only my footprints
Originally Posted by
roadwarrier
As usual, another great report - thank you Daniel. Your photos continue to amaze me. Happy and safe travels. Here is to the next, (eagerly awaited), Trip Report.
Many thanks,
roadwarrier. Next TR will feature plenty of waterfalls, empanadas and alfajores
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Originally Posted by
Loose Cannon
Thanks for the fascinating Trip Report. I enjoyed seeing the pictures, especially of the trucks.
Thank you,
Loose Cannon. Yes, the Pakistani trucks were amazing, especially when them spending upwards of a years salary on making them so amazingly decorated and colourful
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Originally Posted by
vn33
Awesome report!! Felt like I was there!
Maybe in my next life, I'll get to travel like you
Thanks,
vn33, hopefully in your current life too
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Originally Posted by
bitterproffit
I was at work and saw your postings of a trip report, so I got all excited to come home from work and slowly scroll and enjoy it.
I take a lot of pictures when I travel but I have a friend who complains that I never have people in the shot. I usually go out of my way to make sure there are no people in the shot.
But, I think what makes your trip reports so interesting is that a lot of your photos have people in them. And I just realized how much more interesting they make travel shots. You still have landscapes and buildings, but the eye is drawn to the shots with the people. They really make the story so much more interesting. Thanks for that.
I think I am going to try to incorporate more people in my shots. Thanks for the inspiration and great photos and another great trip report.
Many thanks,
bitterproffit. Yes, the people really make a place and are all part of experiencing a new culture when visiting a new country. They literally add a beating heart and often a warm smile too to my travel photos.
Originally Posted by
flapland
Great trip report and photos. Certainly looks a really interesting place to visit.
Cheers,
flapland. Yes, a very cool place to spend six days, although would have loved to stay longer!