Excellent report Manda!! Felt like I was right along wit ya! Got the same love for JA the first time I went just 3 short years ago and now book every chance I get. Gotta love going off the tourist track and just hanging around. Good for you...took me three trips to gain the nerve to do that, but now love it and stay in yaad each trip which makes it feel like I have come home every trip! Great writing and way to convey your energy!
Thanks for posting the great pics also...love trip reports with a little writing and the pics to put it all in context! Excellent!
T