A day in Kollam

Day Eight - I1th February 2019 'Relaxing' day on the beach So far, every day had been busy, so we took the opportunity of having a day of relaxation.  But that did not mean we could have a long lie in bed. Our host, Francis, had told us about the turtles that were...

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Photo gallery

A photo gallery Single row, 3 columns - empty Single row, 3 columns but without the lightbox effect Single row, 3 columns with Blogger captions - OK for single line captions Francis waiting... Thangassery Light House Madonna...

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Kollam tour

Day 9 - 12th February 2019 Kollam Up early again to watch the night's catch being landed on the beach outside our room.  Again it was too rough for turtles and dolphins, but it was a glorious sunrise and today there was much excitement and happiness as each...

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The Houseboat

Day 12 - 15th February 2019 A Houseboat Cruise on the Backwaterss of Alleppey Packed up and ready to go, we were collected from the Tharavad homestay by our host.  I had been a little unsure about taking a large suitcase on board a boat, but what we had hired was...

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A Day in Alleppey

Day 11 - 14th February 2019 A day in Alleppey Breakfast was served in an open area of the homestay. We had not said what we would like to eat, and so European food was provided.  This was good, but not what we were looking for. Once I had arrange for the dhobi (laundry)...

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Departure

Day 19 - 22nd February 2019 Leaving India With warnings about travel times to the airport, and a 9:30am flight departure, we wanted to be sure not to miss the flight, so were on the road by 5:30am in a taxi booked for us by the family. A light breakfast had been left out for...

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Kollam - and Punallar

Day 7 - 10th February 2019 Sea Castle Beach Homestay Oh!  I do like to be beside the seaside, I do like to beside the sea So, just let me be beside the seaside and I'll be beside myself with glee Our train rolled slowly into Kollam Junction Railway Station, giving...

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Madurai

Day 6 - 9th February 2019 Madurai, and onwards Before leaving Nemathanpatti on the next leg of our journey, I wanted to send the postcards that I had bought in Mahabalipuram.  F. had a touch of 'Dehli belly', so remained in the hotel til things settled down. Meenakshi...

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Kanadukathan

Day Four (2) - 7th February 2019 A hot walk into Kanadukathan And it was the fourth day - and a hot one. By arriving on the night bus, we had gained a day, and determined to make the most of it.  I suppose, if the Chettinad Heritage Hotel had a swimming pool, we...

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Nemathanpatti

Day Four (1) - 7th February 2019 Nemathanpatti, in Chettinad Nemathanpatti is a small community in Kanadukathan, most famous for its Chettinad cuisine and for the architecture of its houses, whose main entrances are shaped to resemble those of temples. Not being 'foodies',...

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