Honeymoon Plans

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spence

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I got engaged last June. Soon after, we began planning our honeymoon. Both of us have always wanted to go to Central Asia, so we decided to spend a month travelling through Khyrgizia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.

Then, 9/11 happened.

So, we decided to visit her relatives in Iran.

Then, "Axis of Evil" happened.

Not to be deterred, we began organizing a trip to Turkey. Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace...

True to form, the State Department issued a travel warning re: Turkey this past Saturday.

So, my question to y'all is this. How many khuks are you willing to "donate" to keep me from planning my honeymoon in YOUR part of the world?

S.
 
We honeymooned recently in Oregon (I brought my AK along but didn't get to chop down a redwood LOL), but we were planning a trip in the fall back to her folks' place in India... if it's still there after the latest sabre-rattling between India and Pakistan :eek:
 
Originally posted by spence
So, my question to y'all is this. How many khuks are you willing to "donate" to keep me from planning my honeymoon in YOUR part of the world?

S.
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First of all, nary a one. Second of all come on down to Oklahoma Green Country where the famous (last) words are, "Hey Yall!!!! Whatch This!!!!!!!";)
 
Originally posted by Yvsa


First of all, nary a one. Second of all come on down to Oklahoma Green Country where the famous (last) words are, "Hey Yall!!!! Whatch This!!!!!!!";)
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In Kaintuck, that's the famous last words of a red-neck.

I should know, I've hollered them a few times myself. :)

Semp --
 
Unfortunately I don't have any Khukuris to pass along to either of you yet but I can certainly offer you up some Canadian hospitality for free! The only travel advisory in these neck of the woods is a forest fire warning at the moment... Besides that, I think the only mandatory question the ask all visitors coming into Canada is 'Do you like hockey?' If you answer 'yes' you're all set!

-Saryet, out!-
 
Originally posted by mPisi
but we were planning a trip in the fall back to her folks' place in India... if it's still there after the latest sabre-rattling between India and Pakistan
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That's not a happy situation. Both sides seem to be eager to try out their new "toys". You'd hope both sets of leaders would have more sense, but it isn't looking that way.

Hoping you make that trip someday not too far off,

S.
 
Originally posted by Yvsa
Oklahoma Green Country
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Yvsa:

Forgive my geographic ignorance, but where is the "Green Country"? I have to admit that I have a hard time imagining it. Green... Oklahoma...

But, that may be because I'm judging it by Texas, where, if it ain't dirt, it's concrete.

Yours from the sprawl that is Dallas,

S.
 
Saryet:

North of the border has crossed my mind. But, there are too many camels up there.

S.
 
Spence,

Why don't you make a honeymoon trip around Europe. I can offer no kuks but we could talk and see swords, all the best:

Movafag Bashid va aresuye khoshbakhti baraye shoma daram.

Wow my Farsi is getting a bit rusty!

Regards,

Manoucher:)
 
Originally posted by spence


Yvsa:

Forgive my geographic ignorance, but where is the "Green Country"? I have to admit that I have a hard time imagining it. Green... Oklahoma...

But, that may be because I'm judging it by Texas, where, if it ain't dirt, it's concrete.

Yours from the sprawl that is Dallas,

S.
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Spence Green Country is the Northeastern/Eastern part of the state right at the edge of the Ozarks. Grand Lake, whole name Grand Lake of the Cherokee's has over 1,200 miles of shoreline and is big enough to develop whitecaps as much as 6 foot high and in a really high wind as much as 8 feet!!!!
Green Country to me extends down into the Kaimish, one of the most beautiful wilder parts of Oklahoma and pert near some of the highest looking. The highest point in Oklahoma is in Western Oklahoma. I was gonna tell you what it's called, but the info slipped away into the recesses of what I call my mind.:)
Not all that exciting of a place if one's looking for big city thrills, but quiet and beautiful with an old feeling in some areas as well as places where you can feel the tears shed by the Cherokee after the Trail where We Cried.
Great for antique hunting as well as outdoor summer sports. Our lakes and rivers don't get all the national publicity they should IMO.
There's some great rainbow trout fishing down below the dam on the Illinois River and catfish in the lakes that go as much as 100 pounds although they're seldom caught on rod and reel.
Oklahoma is also reknowned for our Black Bass fishing with several tournements held each year here.
I love my home state, all of it. There's also the High Dune country down towards the Southeastern part, I think it's called the "Little Sahara."
Needless to say there's lots of ndns and powwows during the summer months. There's a huge one in Anadarko each year as well as our own Powwow of Champions put on by our ndn club right here in Tulsa every August that draws ndns from all over the country even Alaska sometimes. We've even had some ndns from Peru and Chile at our powwow!!!!:)
Sounds like a tour guide don't I?:D
 
I second all of what Yvsa said about this part of Oklahoma. I was raised about 25 miles north of Tahlequah up in the Ozark foothills. Some of the quietest, most beautiful country in America.

I married a girl who grew up near Tulsa, and when she married me, she said she felt as if she had gone back in time 40 years. Not high-tech, but laid back. Not a day goes by that I don't miss it, and I go back for visits often.

I have a cousin living in Catoosa, and I go through there pretty often. I'm going to have to hook up with you some time and see your collection, Yvsa.

By the way, I think Oklahoma's highest point is a place called Black Mesa.
 
Well spence, if you're not heading to OK, that head to Europe. I did my Honeymoon in Iceland! Wife wanted to go to an island, I wanted to got to someplace that wasn't damned hot.
So Iceland it was, and it has to be the cleanest place left on this earth! I drank out of rivers fed by glacial runoff, saw geysers that run 24/7 (unlike that 'old faithfil' one), saw cool artifacts in a number of museums. Saw a lifetime's worth of geology.
The people there are the best, most moral, ethical culture I have EVER eperienced. The last theft they had was 20+ years ago, when a French tourist stole some silly item. The kids don't fight on the playground, the police are really there to help you around the city, people don't lock their doors, people like each other and help each other, etc.

All but the oldest of folks speak English +3-5 other european languages. Very sharp people.

And no terrorists, nothing really to blow up, I guess.
 
Well, I won't suggest Nepal right now, either. But if you opt for Reno bring plenty of money for the casinos and you can borrow as many khukuris as you need while you're here.
 
Semper Fi wrote:


In Kaintuck, that's the famous last words of a red-neck.
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I think the original version is...Y'all hold ma spit-cup and watch this! That's your cue to stand back! ;) <br>
 
Spence,

Let us on the Community/Asia & Australia forums know if you decide on taking a honeymoon in the Far East. We've got a couple of us here who would welcome the opportunity to show you around. Wont have a problem with language in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore or Australia.

Cheers
Andrew Limsk
 
Screw the state department. Just go where you want. Most of these places are very safe for a regular tourist.
 
Gentleman:

Sincerest thanks to you for your suggestions.

We've talked the far-east/New Zealand, but she ain't so hot on that idea. (Though, I may be getting to Singapore and possibly Malaysia next year Andrew.)

Saryet, the crack re: camels was directed at Sheikh Bruise al-Leeee. I've spent a fair amount of time up there (mostly in the Maritimes and BC). BC is in the running right now.

So is Iceland, Ferrous.

S.
(I have to say that Reno and borrowing "all the khuks you need" sounds the best to me, but I doubt it will fly with the little lady.)
 
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