We wrapped up our trip with one last breakfast at the hotel with our Tour group, shared hugs with our fellow travellers, and said a heartfelt goodbye to Thilip, our guide. Some now packed their bags and headed on their…
Days 9-12 Munnar, The Backwaters and Kochi
I’ve been a little lazy with the blogging these past few days, hence the compacted nature of this entry, we’ve been too busy living the moment. Day 9 started with a misty morning walk around Munnar’s hills amidst the calm…
Day 8 – Munnar: Tea Leaves & Hill Breezes
Last night we were treated to an amazing display of kalarippayattu at the Kadathanadan Kalari Centre. Originating in Kerala, kalarippayattu is believed to be the oldest surviving martial art in India. Watching high-energy fighters leap several feet into the air…
Days 4 & 5 – Madurai: Temples, Bazaars & A Taste of Home
Yesterday we left Puducherry behind and set off for Madurai – a drive filled with tropical landscapes, crazy city traffic and almost deserted highways. At one intersection while we waited for the lights to change a cow wandered up to…
Day 3 – Puducherry (Pondicherry): Pastel Streets & French Snacks
After a relaxed start to the day (and a strong cup of South Indian filter coffee), we headed out to visit Auroville. I was flying solo on this excursion as Helen was feeling a little unwell. Auroville wants to be…