Was That Me? Behind The Diary Entries
By Robert Fear and Sarah Jane Butfield
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About this ebook
When a travel diary becomes a memoir there are always details from behind the scenes which are edited out or not fully expanded upon.
In this special edition ebook author Robert Fear reveals some untold facts and stories that occurred during the period covered in his travel diary as he takes you behind the scenes of his travel memoir, Fred's Diary 1981.
As he delves deeper, behind the diary entries, readers are given an honest insight into his Asian adventure, including his Thai prison experience, as he takes you to visit Nepal, journey through Kathmandu, bask in the glory of Annapurna. See the Taj Mahal, The Red Fort: Explore and share the Asian culture as Robert's personal notes, written as an adjunct to his diary, takes you on an exhilarating journey like no other.
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Was That Me? Behind The Diary Entries - Robert Fear
Acknowledgements
To the wonderful crowd at Rukia Publishing who have made this book happen.
Acknowledgements
Foreword by Sarah Jane Butfield
Episode 1
First Impressions of Hong Kong with Pre-Travel Jitters
Episode 2
Chungking Mansions
Episode 3
Reflections of the time in Thailand
Episode 4
Reflecting Back On Jail Time in Thailand
Episode 5
Robert Reflects On Life In Prison
Episode 6
Freedom At Last
Episode 7
Heading north to Nepal
Episode 8
Highs Of Nepal
Episode 9
Sad Departure From Nepal
Episode 10
Mad Dash Across India
About the Author Robert Fear
Books by Robert Fear
Index of acknowledged links and references
Was That Me?
Behind The Diary Entries
Welcome to a look behind the scenes of Robert Fear’s travel memoir Fred’s Diary 1981. If you enjoy these special backstage insights to his Asian experience, then we encourage you to take a look at Fred’s Diary 1981 for the full story.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QXo1cixN69s/VqkZs1w5hdI/AAAAAAAAASw/Eq2RmEiDLLk/s320/51tvGIX66JL._SX331_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpgA fascinating time capsule from the 80’s.
NEWLY RELEASED SECOND EDITION
‘Fascinating and details’ review by Rebecca H on February 4, 2016
I really enjoyed this travel diary which Fred kept as he journeyed firstly to Hong Kong then on to Thailand where he regrettably ended up in jail. After being deported he records his time in both India and Nepal. If you are looking for a travel guide this is not the book for you but it does give an insight into the reality of how it was for young western travellers over 30 years ago. Every day Fred would jot down all the details of what he did and saw or even ate. It was so interesting to see how he kept a note of exactly how much he spent on drinks and food, etc., I bet it’s a whole lot more expensive now! In Thailand he was charged with possessing grass and thrown into jail. This was a particularly difficult experience but even there drugs helped to while away the tedium and anxious waiting for release. In fact drugs feature prominently throughout. It’s amazing what a young body can withstand! We learn of his exploits in Nepal and in India and of the friendships and camaraderie among fellow travellers. In among the minutiae there are also some beautiful descriptions for example of leaving Kathmandu. Overall he had a marvellous and life changing experience which he has written about very honestly.
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Foreword by Sarah Jane Butfield
I would like to thank author Robert Fear for inviting me to contribute towards this ebook.
Travel, once a pastime of the rich and famous, is now frequently found on most people’s wish list, in some form or another. India and Asia are still on my travel bucket list and for this reason I am an avid reader of travel memoirs set in these countries. I was particularly drawn to Fred’s Diary 1981 because I am also a big fan of everything about the 1980’s and I was in awe of a