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. :  L I V R E   D ' O R   : . Carmen Villate Roca --- mamenvillate@yahoo.es Alejandro Grijalbo Beltran --- agrijalbo@yahoo.es CASTELLON - SPAIN See my blog : Satbir is the number one 02.09.2004 First of all, thank you very much for all the things you've donefor us, for teaching us about the way of life in your country, for showing us the lifestyle of the villagers because in that way we got to know how real India is and how real India live. You're an honest person and that is one of the things we have valued more. Carmen Lo hemos posado muy bien contigo y muros canocido cosas que solas no nos nubiesemos atrenito a intenter. Y conocemos cosi todos los templos de Rajastan !!! Gracias Chatbio. Alejandro Louise Lipman SYDNEY - AUSTRALIA Mr Yadav, you have nerves of steel and grat judgement of distance. You have helped to make our whirlmind trip to Agra most enjoyable and memorable. Many thanks. Audley Sheppard LONDON - UK Thank you for your informative commentary, helpful advice, fearless driving, and pleasant company. Helga Huberdeau-Brauner --- helgahuberdeau@hotmail.com STRASBOURG - FRANCE 19.08.2004 Thank you - SUKRIA - Merci - Danke Schön : for your patience, for all the energy you spent in fulfulling my wishes (known and unknown ones !) - for explaining every thing that came across our road (temples, cows, pilgrims, schools...) - for initiating me to RAMDEORA - for having been during 10 days my guide, travel companion, body guard ... even "nurse" - I felt safe with you ! 10 days were not enough for me to get used to the Indian way of driving, but from the beginning it was clear that you are an experienced, excellent driver and that there was no reason to worry ! Thank you for 10 wonderful days in Rajasthan, I enjoyed every minute of it ! RAM RAM GHEE ! Patricia and Peter Carton --- absconder@telstra.com KINGSGROVE, SYDNEY - AUSTRALIA Satbir has been our driver for three and a half weeks. He is an exceptionnaly safe and careful driver. In addition, he has been an excellent guide. In his care we have been quietly and professionally protected, in the most discrete manner. All our needs have been accommodated. Once he knew we were interested in birds he not only hook us to these areas but his keen eyes did our spotting. His English is absolutely fluent and as such we have all been able to relax and enjoy a subtle joke, he is an asset to your company and we felt he was most capable in any position you would apply him to. Martine et André DUCATEL --- ducatel@hotmail.com ARMENTIERES - FRANCE Mars 2003 Louer une voiture avec chauffeur est vraiment la manière idéale de visiter l'Inde. Contrairement au trajet en bus ou en train, qui vous emmène de ville en ville sans arrêt possible, la voiture permet d'approcher, en plus des grands sites citadins, tous ces sites moins visités car situés hors du rayon d'action des tour-operators et pourtant si intéressants. La voiture permet aussi de pénétrer la vie campagnarde, celle des petits villages aux traditions antiques et vivaces, à la vie simple et rustique souvent empreinte d'une religiosité exhubérante. L'âme de l'Inde se trouve là. Avec Yadav, cela devient un régal, tant il possède son sujet : c'est un débrouillard qui connait toutes les richesses de son pays et de son peuple, et sait vous conseiller pour les apprécier au mieux... Il vous sert d'interprête pour entrer en contact avec la population. Il vous fait pénétrer dans l'intimité des familles et vous explique les secrets de la vie rurale et la complexité de la société indienne. Côté pratique, Yadav est d'un bon conseil pour choisir les meilleurs hôtels et restaurants, pas toujours répertoriés dans les guides. Nous avons fait deux voyages au Rajasthan en sa compagnie, et ne pouvons que louer ses qualités humaines et professionnelles. Daniela + Paolo Dear Satbir, I guess it's time to say goodbye. It seems like we've known each other for a long time even though it's only been 13 days but that's probably because we felt so much at ease with you. You tried to please us in every way. We appreciate your friendship and honesty in a way that words can't say. It was a wonderful experience to stay in your home with your family and hopefully one day we can return the favor when you come to our home. India is not always an easy place but you made us feel safe in this foreign country. We will certainly miss you ... Andrew Shenton --- ashenton@btinternet.com PAGE HILL, BUCKINGHAM - UK Dear Yadav, a brief visit cut even shorter by the "Delhi Belly", however you have been very kind and understanding of my predicament. I have have enjoyed immensley seeing the "real" India, the villages, and your observations have also enlightened me. Though, I still cannot remember all the Gods. Three days is far too short and you have enabled me to cram an enormous amount in, hopefully, I will remember at least seventy five percent. Thank you kindly for your patience and advice. Sincerely. Ann Bernaert & Kris De Waele annbernaert@hotmail.com - krisdewaele@netscape.net GENT - BELGIUM 23.10.2002 Thank you Mr Satbir ! Our short 5 days trip has been great ! We have seen a lot of things in little time, much more than we've planned ourselves, or things that we wouldn't have seen by taking the train. We'll always remember The friendly people In the villages, the smiling children. You gave us a good introduction to indian religion, but to understand everything about it we'll have to study some more time at home ! At least we know when to start now ! Thank you for driving us safely through India, where everybody thinks he is "king of the road" Thank you for encouraging us to welcome our initials inhibitions and so experience more of the real India. Thank you for taking care of my private "birthday party" down in the holy Pushkar ! No hurry, no curry ! Always be careful on the road ! Shaun + Fran Duffy (Maharaja + Maharanee) --- s.m.duffy@rjw.co.uk STRATFORD, LONDON - UK 12.10.2001 Thank you Satbir for helping us lope with our first trip to India. You accepted that we did not particularly enjoy the big cities and showed us a side of India that we shall remember for ever. We are grateful to you for being such a good driver on roads that were often in terrible condition and dealing with the other indian drivers who seemed at times to be completely mad. We are particularly thankful that you did your best to ensure our meals were safe, even at the roadside "trucks stops ! The only thing that you couldn't arrange was an opportunity for us to see tigers, but there is always next time. Best wishes to you and your family, and wish you luck on your continued journeys and adventures on the indian roads. Thanks. Max et Nathalie HUBERT COLONIA POLANCO, MEXICO - MEXIQUE 03.08 - 16.08.2000 Après 14 jours de voyage dans le Radjasthan, le séjour est plutôt positif et j'espère que M. Yadav oubliera mes sautes d'humeur ! Si vous aimez être dorlotés, M. Yadav se révèlera un excellent compagnon.Pour nous qui avions visité le reste de l'Inde en individuel pendant un mois avant de visiter cette région et aimons tout décider et tout choisir, notamment les hôtels, cela a été un peu difficile de s'adapter à ce moyen de transport, mais cela nous a permis de voir de très près la vie dans les villages et de faire de superbes photos. Notre Driver connait parfaitement bien la région, adore les enfants, et si vous parlez l'anglais, ce qui n'était pas notre cas, il vous sera plus facile de mettre les choses au point dès le départ : le problème étant que dans les hôtels indiqués dans nos guides il n'a pas toujours de lieu pour dormir, et donc préférera proposer les siens qui sont parfois un peu excentrés mais très biens, et il est toujours disponible. Malheureusement pour lui, nous aimions être au centre des villes ! Par ailleurs sa conduite est très prudente et la voiture toujours nickel !!! Merci à M. Yadav pour son humour, son calme et sa courtoisie. Pierre MOLLION LES AVIRONS, LA REUNION - FRANCE 20.1.2000 au 30.1.2000 Merci beaucoup pour ce merveilleux voyage. Je conserverai le souvenir d'un compagnon de route très agréable, toujours de bonne humeur quelques soient les circonstances. J'ai beaucoup apprécié en particulier l'accueil chaleureux que m'a réservé la famille de Satbir, ce repas pris dans son village au coeur de l'Inde profonde loin des circuits touristiques et des clichés habituels. Je souhaite à la vieille tante blessée par une corne de vache un prompt rétablissement et j'adresse mon salut chaleureux à toute la famille, au papa qui fume le houka, aux deux soeurs si gentilles qui ont fait un bout de route avec nous, à tout le monde. Et puis Satbir est un chauffeur exceptionnel qui sait se sortir des situations les plus compliquées et les plus délicates : je pense en particulier à la longue marche arriàre en slalom entre les rickshaws dans cette ruelle de Mathura qui s'était révélée impraticable... Encore une fois merci et j'espère à bientocirc;t ! Claude et Marie MINNE ARMENTIERES - FRANCE Août 1999 Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Shekawati Notre bilan après ces 23 jours : Yadav est un Indien qui adore son pays et essaie de le présenter sous son meilleur jour aux touristes qu'il emmène. Jour après jour, nous nous sommes aperçus qu'il nous était très utile pour ne pas dire indispensable. Très disponible, il n'impose pas, il suggère et conseille ses "clients". Aimant à parler à quiconque le rencontre, il nous a appris à mieux connaître les habitants du Rajasthan. Très soucieux des personnes qu'il conduit, il prend soin de sa voiture qui est toujours impeccable. Les quelques fois où il nous a emmenés dans des hôtels de son choix (chez ses nombreux amis), les prix diminuaient au lieu d'augmenter ; de même chez les commerçants. Pas de crainte d'arnaque avec lui ! Sa bonne humeur permanente et son sens de l'humour en font un compagnon agréable pour s'acclimater à ce pays, pas toujours évident à visiter pour des européens. Enfin, il a beaucoup d'amis, Indiens ou non, car il fait partie de ces gens qu'on n'oublie pas. SUBRATRI, Yadav (with your wife) ! Ram Ram ... and beware of tigers !! Moh'd and Maureen Zahir KAMLOOPS - CANADA Nov 97 Dear Yadav, first I thank you for the wonderful experiences you made possible for my husband, Zahir and I, during our 14 days tour of Rajistan. Sadly we must say goodbye, I prefer "au revoir" and we will miss you so much. On our own now, we will be cast adrift on the "sea of India" without your care and guidance. You have been our driver, guide, teacher, healer and companion. You have taught us much of the rural life of India. We have cycled, watched birds in Bharrapur and laughed together. Seen so many temples, forts and monuments and you were always waiting to greet us. You are the BEST DRIVER I have ever known, never impatient, very steady. Good brakes - good steering - good heart ! Once again many thanks and good wishes ! Patricia Graf-Hoke POULSBO, WA98370 - USA Nov 96 Dear Satbir - Thanks to Mary and Brendan : I had the privilege of seeing India in a very personnal way. They gratefully referred me to you for a truly memorable vacation. I sincerely appreciate your patience and willingness to change direction and schedules with little notice. As a photographer, I am especially grateful for your assistance in meeting people along the way and acting as an enthusiastic translator and teacher. You have a fine eye for seeing wonderful scenes and I know I have hundreds of grat photos. Thanks for your help. Needless to say my most memorable experience is the visit with your family and tour of the village. Thank you again for the experience of a lifetime. Sincerely. Mary, Brendan McNally GREYSTONES, CO.WICKLOW - IRELAND 9.10.96 Dear Mr Yadav, Words will never adequately express how grateful and how lucky we are to have you as our guide and friend. We would have never discovered some of the genuine hidden aspects to India without your willingness to take us off the track and lead us to some of the pearls of Indian culture. I refer to our visits to your beautiful and hospitable village ; the trip to the desert school where we saw the love and resielence in the faces of both teachers and pupils, ans our visits to those very sacred Hindu temples. I will never think of India without thinking also of you our very good friend. In Ireland we use the expression "he showed me the ropes", it means we were lost and you rescue us. So we will be for ever grateful. Imagine that after our experience in Delhi (you remember what we told you about taxi and hotels) we could have missed India and gone back home. Thank you again Mr Yadav for being like a father to a pair of children lost in India until an angel in a white chariot came out of the blue and saved us, rescued us and showed us a new and strange and beautiful culture. Brendan McNally Yadav is God - to us anyway you have been a true saviour. Delhi had overwhelmed us and then we met you and decided not to leave India immediately. Thank you for sharing your country, your village, your culture, your beliefs with us. You have made our experience of India a rich and powerful one. You seemed to learn very quickly what our likes and dislikes were and you never failed to answer all our needs. We were like two lost children and you were father and mother to us for 10 wonderful days. I think you should come with us on this world trip to look after us - how will we cope without you ? You tried to protect us from the sun and you definitely saved us from too much stress on the roads. You are the only good driver in India. I hope God will always protect you and your family. We would love to show you Ireland some day - maybe ? No hurry, don't worry ! Thank you so much for everything. Mary William and Margriet EYS-WITTEM - HOLLAND 30.01.1996 Dear Yadav, thank you for the beautiful wedding, we always wanted to get married ; so it was a very good idea. We'll send you the pictures from the village chief and his people, you will send them on isn't it ? We have enjoyed your tour with us and I am sure this was just the first time that we were together. As you know there is no such thing as coincidence, so we thank Lord Krsna for his blessing and we pray he will go on guiding us all. I personally thank you ; thank you from my heart for the help on the side, you know what I mean. We hope and wish for you that your dream and desire for your own company will come true. Dinky & Milon KUALA LUMPUR - MALAYSIA 6.2.1995 My wife and I have enjoyed the tour very much and wish to come back again to see more places. We find India to be very colorful and rich in culture. There's so much to see and learn. We are grateful to you for your help in explaining things to us and to showing us interesting places. We also thank you for your excellent and safe driving. I think driving in India requires a real special skill ! We hope to come back soon and maybe have you accompany us again. With best regards. Jools, Steve & Leo CHALFORD HILL - ENGLAND 04 dec 94 We have just had a wonderfull 5 days tour from Delhi via Agra, Puskar, Jaipur, Jodhpur. S.S.Yadav has been extremely helpfull, nothing has been too much of a problem, he has given us sound advice whenever weve visited temples, forts, etc, he is also a bit of a doctor, he found a medecine for me when my stomach was somersaulting. My only regret was the tour was all we could afford. There's always next time. Steve Today we visited a small village and a Jain temple in Ranakpur absolutely stunning. We have seen so much (and had it explained so well). Impossible from a train... Yadav is now a good friend, we hope to see him soon, to see the other half of Rajastan. Jools Thank you for a great tour Yadav. Leo John & Marion RIACH BURLINGTON - CANADA 04.1993 Great trip around Ragistan. 10 days was not enough, but fun, fun, fun! Mr Yadav, with "eyes of an eagle", sees everything, like baby camels in the desert. Jaisalmer is the best city of them. We appreciate the extra effort yadav put in to insure a nice trip for us. He is an excellent driver and was able to find all the small villages we wanted to seek. Thank you for the great trip. Tsukasa MURANAKA CHINO-CITY, NAGANO-KEN - JAPAN Feb 1993 Thank you very much for your driving. My asking where we went would be very strange for you. But you led me a right place, right situations! In particular, it was great pleasure for me you to interpret from Hindi to English. I will be able to write a great report because of your helping. Besides I really appreciate to stay India especially Nadada's people. They are honest, good, feel confortable. I could get in touch with India's heart. Thank you. Miranda FOX BULIMBA, QUEENSLAND - AUSTRALIA Yadav, thank you for all your efforts to make sure out tour took all the sights in. I'm impressed with your driving and glad it was you behind the wheel and not me. Well done!! Thanks again. Miranda Sheryl Campbell (Camels) & Brendon Scott PAPATOETOE, AUCKLAND - NEW ZEALAND 9.12.1992 Thank you Yadav for our "rocket tour of Rajastan". We enjoyed your company and conversation. Youre certainly a great driver and know your way around very well. Thanks also for kindness ans hospitality. We would certainly come back.