Monday, February 5, 2024

Trip to Russia with PTF

Arrived at Moscow!
After delayed flights and spending whole day at Dubai airport , finally arrived at Moscow hotel last night at 2:30 am.
Had a walk in the downpour with co travellers now friends!
It seemed like walking in Toronto downtown but the buildings are not very high. They have changed the names of US outlets and franchises.


Good buy to incredible Russian trip and our amazing courteous group!😍💕
After spending 10 memorable days at Moscow, St . Petersburg and Kazan, we are flying back home to Pakistan!
I’m going from Russia with lots of love. I was quite interested in this enormous country when it was USSR. However after falling apart it still is the biggest country and I am pretty mesmerised with some spots!
We faced language problems 
زبان یار من روسی و من روسی نمی دانم
but thanks to Tariq , our guides and helpers they never left us alone.
Extremely grateful to all those who helped me with my luggage or hold my hand on stairs and path. Young Shaima helped me with luggage out of the way. May Allah SWT bless all you and may we be joined together in another trip!
It was a very well organised journey to explore the palaces, kremlin , Cathedrals, Masajid and the surroundings of incredible Russia.
Despite so many seniors or (older adults as they are called these days) everyone participated in all the activities and remained healthy!
Had sumptuous breakfasts, lovely dinners 
with great variety , McDonald’s and KFC on our flight layovers!
Pakistan’s Independence day celebrations on the cruise were exceptional minus Belly dancing. Moreover the Ballet we watched was icing on the cake!
My suggestion to Tariq, kindly try to make travel route a bit simple and convenient if possible!
Wishing Tariq, Basar and the whole group all the best!

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Coming back from Chitral!

 Coming back from Chitral:

At some points the road situation is pretty bad. Road to Kalash is rugged, narrow and unpaved. 

We were lucky to go there, the next day roads were closed because of the landslide.

It took us 10 hours in jeep and Coaster with a few stops from Chitral to Swat Serena hotel!

انجر پنجر ہل گیا

Anyway overall it was an incredible and enjoyable trip with great company , history narratives in deep by Mr. Ziaul Haq and great arrangements by friendly, smart and supportive Yusuf of Syah group!