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post #1 of 13
6/11/08 at 10:34pm
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"In 1837, when George Eden, Lord Auckland, the governor-general of India, and his two sisters took a trip up the country from Calcutta, they had at their disposal 60 horses, 140 elephants, 200 to 300 baggage camels, and bullock carts without end. They also had 12,000 camp followers." http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...58/ai_65240765
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post #2 of 13
6/11/08 at 10:35pm
That's about right. You forgot the phalanx of Chevy Suburbans.
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post #3 of 13
6/11/08 at 11:09pm
I wonder what the injury/death rate was for those followers during the course of the trip.
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post #4 of 13
6/11/08 at 11:43pm
One carry-on bag. If the trip is longer than three days, I have a tough time deciding if I should pack a second bag to be checked or just use the hotel laundry.
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post #5 of 13
6/11/08 at 11:54pm
Just came back from a sojurn to Thailand/Vietnam/Cambodia/Angkor Wat, etc with ladyfriend in tow and we both still prefer to travel with the requisite collection of steamer trunks, hard luggage, hat boxes and the like. She at least managed to include her trusty vintage Mark Cross overnight bag just in case we were forced into a smallish room or less than adequate suite somewhere. Travelling long haul with porters and three wardrobe changes per day is most difficult in these so-called "modern" times.
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post #6 of 13
6/15/08 at 11:29pm
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Just came back from a sojurn to Thailand/Vietnam/Cambodia/Angkor Wat, etc with ladyfriend in tow and we both still prefer to travel with the requisite collection of steamer trunks, hard luggage, hat boxes and the like. She at least managed to include her trusty vintage Mark Cross overnight bag just in case we were forced into a smallish room or less than adequate suite somewhere. Travelling long haul with porters and three wardrobe changes per day is most difficult in these so-called "modern" times.

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post #7 of 13
6/16/08 at 12:07am
Many in my retinue complained that my harem was alotted a disproportionate number of elephants and baggage camels.
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post #8 of 13
6/16/08 at 12:11am
Wow, at $25 per bag, just think how much it would have cost the governor-general to fly
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post #9 of 13
6/16/08 at 12:27am
Robert Benchley once wrote, "In America there are two classes of travel -- first class and with children." Generally, given my tendency to procreate, my travel falls in the latter class.
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post #10 of 13
6/16/08 at 12:31am
That's all he takes with him on holiday?? Oh how you peasants live!
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post #11 of 13
6/16/08 at 4:43am
I have managed two weeks abroad with two carry on bags, one of which is on wheels. In the 2 bags were 3 pairs of leather shoes, 1 pair sneakers, 1 pair sandals, 2 suits, 1 blazer, 1 rain jacket, 4 dress shirts, 2 casual shirts, 1 pair shorts, several ties and belts, and toiletries. I was amazed at how much I was able to pack in the two bags.
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post #12 of 13
6/16/08 at 4:49am
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Wow, at $25 per bag, just think how much it would have cost the governor-general to fly
I'd imagine the modern equivalent would require him to commandeer several planes. They also used to travel with a great deal of furniture, portable toiletry facilities and trunks of silver regalia.
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post #13 of 13
6/16/08 at 10:47am
I take at least 250 elephants with me to answer the phone, they just mess around with my china in the living room though...
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