Ten Camels for My Wife
Author | : John Meadows |
Publisher | : Andrews UK Limited |
Total Pages | : 235 |
Release | : 2016-09-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781785385780 |
ISBN-13 | : 178538578X |
Rating | : 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: A highly entertaining anecdotal collection of humorous life observations during a trip around the world. Travelling by bus to Kathmandu, the author experiences hair-raising misadventures: a chase through Jerusalem, a gun battle in Jordan, a pummelling by a gargantuan masseur in Istanbul, a python in India, and the terrifying James Bond encounter in Australia. His portrait of an Afghani shopkeeper has a bizarre twist. Time-travelling detours punctuate interesting stories about the Taj Mahal, Sydney Opera House, Tahiti, Easter Island statues and Christ in Rio. More than a travelogue, personal insights and character portrayals are underscored by whimsical humour.