tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post5361546914808775221..comments2024-03-29T02:43:11.575-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Travel Misadventures by Gigi PandianJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5019482317494181432019-11-12T23:44:35.991-05:002019-11-12T23:44:35.991-05:00It was such fun to stop by and commiserate hearing...It was such fun to stop by and commiserate hearing all these other travel stories! Thanks again :)Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48847349484954577412019-11-12T23:43:50.478-05:002019-11-12T23:43:50.478-05:00So many great authors stop by JRW, don't they?...So many great authors stop by JRW, don't they? My TBR pile is stacked so high with great book recs. <br /><br />Sorry for your travel ordeal, but I'm glad you made it home!Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74150707658270113542019-11-12T22:03:06.233-05:002019-11-12T22:03:06.233-05:00Hi Gigi. The picture of the temple is marvelous. I...Hi Gigi. The picture of the temple is marvelous. I've added to my list of authors that I've met through JRW. <br />My misadventure was more about family obligations. My grandmother died while I was in Taxco on my only chorus concert tour. The travel coordinator got me home in time for her service. Bus, which had assigned seating, to Mexico City airport and then two flights to SFO. I don't there was a lot of Wi-Fi available then but I made it.Deana Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093854261937772980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-20375482689408101812019-11-12T21:16:50.243-05:002019-11-12T21:16:50.243-05:00My copy of THE GLASS THIEF arrived. Life is good. ...My copy of THE GLASS THIEF arrived. Life is good. Thanks so much for joining us today, Gigi! Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6398158834387874962019-11-12T16:20:08.678-05:002019-11-12T16:20:08.678-05:00Thank you, Kathy!Thank you, Kathy!Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33664550580642630392019-11-12T15:51:42.952-05:002019-11-12T15:51:42.952-05:00Congratulations on your new book and your starred ...Congratulations on your new book and your starred review, Gigi!Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-50097088241920835452019-11-12T12:59:23.339-05:002019-11-12T12:59:23.339-05:00Sadly, I don't think I'll make it to Sacra...Sadly, I don't think I'll make it to Sacramento - but not because of the travel misadventures. :)Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74853347405261531212019-11-12T12:42:52.141-05:002019-11-12T12:42:52.141-05:00It is feeling better now -- thanks!
Sounds like ...It is feeling better now -- thanks! <br /><br />Sounds like that false breakfast turned out well in the end with the perfect crepes. <br /><br />p.s. Ditto :)Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59347387626652914752019-11-12T12:01:00.018-05:002019-11-12T12:01:00.018-05:00So true! All of my travels in remote places and hi...So true! All of my travels in remote places and hitchhiking took place BCP - before cell phones.Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12475729038965731712019-11-12T11:40:23.898-05:002019-11-12T11:40:23.898-05:00Hi Gigi! Hope your ankle is feeling better. Tr...Hi Gigi! Hope your ankle is feeling better. Trying to remember a travel misadventure. I stayed at Hans Brinker hostel in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It said Breakfast was included when I reserved my stay. Well, it turned out that "breakfast" was only coffee. Everything else - orange juice, cereal, eggs, fruit, bread cost ONE pound. So if you wanted a real breakfast, it would have cost $$$$. Once I found out, I put back all of the food and walked next door to a pancake house where I had the best breakfast in Holland! The pancakes in Holland are more like crepes. Yum!<br /><br />So despite the misadventure, I managed to make lemonade out of lemons!<br /><br />Diana<br /><br />p.s. It's always fun running into you at the farmer's market / cafe.Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-20305092290790204832019-11-12T11:38:21.837-05:002019-11-12T11:38:21.837-05:00What great stories, Pat! Thanks for sharing. Yes, ...What great stories, Pat! Thanks for sharing. Yes, there's never enough time for travel, is there? And I always struggle with the decision of whether to go somewhere new or go back somewhere I know I love. Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-11074320583581071692019-11-12T11:27:48.797-05:002019-11-12T11:27:48.797-05:00Hi Gigi! You were the first author I accosted in D...Hi Gigi! You were the first author I accosted in Dallas, downstairs in the book bazaar. Yay for your new book! I don't know that I'd label any of these things misadventures, more like interesting stuff that happened. Driving in Spain with my husband was interesting, to say the least. He did fine until he was on that very narrow mountain road on Gibralter with a full size bus coming down hill at him. They say as long as you have two inches to spare you're fine. Ha. Anyway we made it and he did not complain about driving after that. Until Granada. We turned in the car in Madrid and took the train to Salamanca. On the return trip we were in the depot with absolutely no one else there. This young guy came in, sat one seat away from me in this empty station. My husband was walking about, patrolling. I kept an eye on our luggage while Frank kept an eye on me. That was weird. We also drove about in Costa Rica years ago. On our way to somewhere in the boonies we were stopped at a "toll" bridge by a military-looking group. There is no military in Costa Rica. And no toll either, but we paid it and left. No arguments. I went on a tour in India about three years ago and it was magical. One young lady saw a cow wandering around as they do and ran over to have her picture taken with it. She stood by its head and the cow lowered it and pushed her away. I thought we'd all die laughing, including her. I love to travel and don't get to do enough of it. The unexpected just adds to the joy usually, says the person who hasn't gotten sick or busted herself on a trip.Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43612913288036693412019-11-12T11:22:34.113-05:002019-11-12T11:22:34.113-05:00Thanks, Roberta!
I wrote about the art heist at t...Thanks, Roberta!<br /><br />I wrote about the art heist at the Louvre in my third Jaya Jones novel, QUICKSAND, because it was too fascinating an experience not to write about. http://www.pensfatales.com/2010/12/theft-at-louvre.htmlGigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66208347138272087132019-11-12T11:21:05.910-05:002019-11-12T11:21:05.910-05:00Thanks, Joan! Ugh, so sorry about your broken foot...Thanks, Joan! Ugh, so sorry about your broken foot! I empathize ;)<br /><br />Here's more about my experience with the art heist at the Louvre: <br />http://www.pensfatales.com/2010/12/theft-at-louvre.htmlGigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75193268827906802792019-11-12T11:18:58.418-05:002019-11-12T11:18:58.418-05:00Thanks, Hallie!
I'm glad your husband was OK...Thanks, Hallie! <br /><br />I'm glad your husband was OK, but how stressful, especially without a cell phone! It's funny to think back on all of the travels I did in remote places before cell phones. We rely so much on them now, I can't imaging going back. Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77663701499205325632019-11-12T11:17:35.647-05:002019-11-12T11:17:35.647-05:00Thanks so much for having me visit today, Jenn! Sh...Thanks so much for having me visit today, Jenn! Shingles -- ugh! I hope you at least got some good reading done while hiding in the basement ;)Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79652542360648650212019-11-12T11:16:44.911-05:002019-11-12T11:16:44.911-05:00Oh, thanks so much for the note, Susan! I'm so...Oh, thanks so much for the note, Susan! I'm so happy to hear you're having fun with Jaya.Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-82296662232666681252019-11-12T11:15:48.037-05:002019-11-12T11:15:48.037-05:00Argh, getting sick while traveling is the worst! A...Argh, getting sick while traveling is the worst! And that's dreadful about your 9/11 timing. Sending belated virtual hugs!Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53550921393814054352019-11-12T11:13:50.690-05:002019-11-12T11:13:50.690-05:00Spirit Air! I do have to say I'm a wimp when i...Spirit Air! I do have to say I'm a wimp when it comes to booking flights. I stick to my favorite airlines whenever possible. I'm tall so I take comfort on long flights seriously!Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56620414882609537112019-11-12T11:12:50.857-05:002019-11-12T11:12:50.857-05:00Thanks, Liz! Yeah, it was only a very brief moment...Thanks, Liz! Yeah, it was only a very brief moment when we considered going home, but really, on the other side of the world we had to stay :)<br /><br />I'll definitely ask you about your Bouchercon travel experiences when next I see you. Two Bouchercon misadventures? Will you try again next year? Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-25253381442492368202019-11-12T11:11:29.427-05:002019-11-12T11:11:29.427-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86400207427366357462019-11-12T11:10:32.000-05:002019-11-12T11:10:32.000-05:00Edith, that's funny I'm the same -- the on...Edith, that's funny I'm the same -- the only repeating bad dream I have involves airports! Usually I keep getting farther and father away from my gate no matter how quickly I walk!Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32552505651889359992019-11-12T11:08:26.468-05:002019-11-12T11:08:26.468-05:00Thanks, Annette! I definitely get better stories o...Thanks, Annette! I definitely get better stories out of the misadventures. Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80255487178838238442019-11-12T11:08:03.065-05:002019-11-12T11:08:03.065-05:00I take it you didn't bring home a pet cobra? :...I take it you didn't bring home a pet cobra? :)<br /><br />(I feel bad for the poor toothless cobra!)Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63517417305557731492019-11-12T11:06:59.561-05:002019-11-12T11:06:59.561-05:00Thanks, Jay.
I'd say that friend break-up co...Thanks, Jay. <br /><br />I'd say that friend break-up counts as a misadventure!Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.com