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Only chasing travel insurance now as other essential have all been procured. Next will be making a list checking it twice then start packing and of course continueing research on areas i plan to travel through.

Originally I was going to spend a few days in Istanbul on the way to Bangkok but with recent events, the security will probably be so abundant that it wouldn't be enjoyable and a short time visit would be unfair to a city that requires at least 3 full days for just downtown.

They have a free tour in Istanbul if your connecting flight has a layover of 6 hours or more but you still need to get a visa which is $100 US. plus you need to have the time occur betwen 9am and 6pm. My fight lands at 4;15 pm and leaves at 1;15 am for Bangkok.

From Bangkok I will be heading north to the ruins at Ayutthaya then on to Mae Sot to cross the border at Myawaddy into Myanmar.

I have my visa for Myanmar and India already. Crossing from Thailand to Myanmar is not so difficult. There are 4 land borders.The crossing to India by land is a little complicated as you have to get a permit to do it. Will be a challenge to obtain and figure out.

Crossing into India and heading for Imphal and hopefully over through Nagaland and up to Tawang.
Big monestry in Tawang , second biggest next to one in Tibet. Tawang is a difficult bus ride not real far but very slow roads.

From there I hope to get to Siliguri and Darjeeling for a chance to ride the Toy Train and see lots of Tea Plantations.this should fill out the Month of February.

Just ready to head off to catch the REDCAR. Calling for freezing rain so letting Lou avoid the drive to Toronto.


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