1) Hi Ranno,
Sheila and I just want you to know how much we appreciated you looking after our every interest during the past 12 day holiday. In particular we remember the hospitality extended to us by you and your family during our stay at the Sunbird Hotel. Then there was your constant attention to ensuring Sheila never went without food at all the locations. The train journey was much better than our wildest dreams in that the carriage was excellent, we all slept very well and the toilet facility was far superior to what we feared. What went on at the outset can only be put down to an experience; however, I do appreciate you pulling me into the carriage with my suitcase at the first stopping point. Finally, at the hotel in Delhi, you sorted out a better room for us to go to sleep in, away from any noise.
I know that you have a soft spot for the twins; and this was much in evidence throughout the holiday. I thought that you would like to see in particular the first two photos. Emily and Rebecca thorougly enjoyed themselves throughout, albeit they found it tiring getting up early; as many of us did. We arrived home around 2200 hours, and after a bite to eat, the twins went quickly to sleep. To our surprise, they woke up early the following morning, put on their uniforms without being asked, and were keen to get to school to tell their friends of their experiences.
I am sure that your input throughout the trip was very much appreciated by everyone; and without your help it would have been less enjoyable. Regards and thanks once again,
Sheila and Barry.
2) Hi Ranno
Arrived safe and sound, exhausted, back in the UK yesterday evening. Had a wonderful trip, and will definitely return to India Thanks again for all your help, advice, guidance and friendship
Had a day back in the office today; body is here, but mind is still on the Indian plains somewhere! Take care, and see you in August
Rachel
3) Mar 9, 2009
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My partner and I stayed at the Sunbird in mid-November of 2008.
The hotel is situated at the side of a busy road, but we could not hear any traffic noise from our room, or the public rooms. It was very close to the gates of the National Park also, we walked there in a few minutes each morning, and hired bicycles for the day, which cost around 30p each.
Our room was average sized, and had all we needed for four great nights of sleep! The breakfast was plentiful, and part of the room price: chai, toast and eggs, and porridge. We also got a packed lunch to take with us each day, as in the park you can only buy drinks and biscuits.
All the food we ate while at Sunbird was delicious.
Rannu and his brothers were very welcoming, and apart from helping us to arrange a driver for an afternoon trip birding at a dam 50km away, and train transport to our on-going destination, they invited us to go with them to some local wedding celebrations (November being Rajasthani wedding season) which was just superb and a true highlight of our holiday.
A very friendly, family run hotel, where the staff looked after us as though we were part of their family.
We'll definitely go there again!
Posted by Lady-Bettina1, East Yorks, UK
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