As I've gotten older, I tend to spend a lot less time on the internet. That is all well and good, but along the way I've missed some fine reports - in this case, a saga, really - such as this latest masterpiece you've bestowed upon us.

Enthralling writing and spectacular photography make this a GREAT trip report, certainly among the very finest I have enjoyed here on FT. Thank you.

Mrs. D4L is in for a wonderful marriage filled with all manner of adventure the world over in the years to come. You're certainly off to a great start! Here's to many equally luxurious and exotic travels in the years ahead and thanks again for this great report! (So far...)