Jul 9, 2009 - The final week of Ayurveda

Keraleeyam, Part 2 The treatments continued on, and got better and better, as far as I was concerned! Wednesday and Thursday continued with the full oil massage followed by the “Christmas pudding massage“, otherwise known as the “hot bundle massage”.Keraleeyam, Part 2 The treatments continued on, and got better and better, as far as I was concerned! Wednesday and Thursday continued with the full oil massage followed by the “Christmas pudding massage“, otherwise known as the “hot bundle massage”....

Jul 9, 2009 - The Battle for Soap-remacy

Baffled.Baffled....

Jun 30, 2009 - Keraleeyam - the Ayurvedic experience...

Saturday, June 27, 2009 The wind has started to pick up and I smile, welcoming the cooler air, and the pleasant sounds it makes through the trees. He dropped me to a little boat on the waters in Alleppey, which then further transported me inland… upriver… downriver… back river… wherever I geographically am at present. ... I checked in - somewhat frustrated at the lack of misunderstanding after two weeks of emails and four phone calls (see? I AM a grump!), but was shown by Jasmine to my little cottage, facing the water.Saturday, June 27, 2009 The wind has started to pick up and I smile, welcoming the cooler air, and the pleasant sounds it makes through the trees. He dropped me to a little boat on the waters in Alleppey, which then further transported me inland… upriver… downriver… back river… wherever I geographically am at present. ... I checked in - somewhat frustrated at the lack of misunderstanding after two weeks of emails and four phone calls (see? I AM a grump!), but was shown by Jasmine to my little cottage, facing the water....

Feb 16, 2009 - Backwaters

One of the big draws to Kerala is of course the backwaters, so I was looking forward to this part of the journey. Just a couple hours south of Cochin is a town called Alleppey, from which I got my girst glimpse of the backwaters, hiring a little boat for a couple of hours, floating through some of the little villages and observing life along the waterways - people washing clothers, swimming, fishing etc. ... The following day I took the 8 hour journey down from Alleppey to Kollam. ... Although this is on a bigger boat and has to follow the major routes, it is still great experience and a pleasant way to travel.One of the big draws to Kerala is of course the backwaters, so I was looking forward to this part of the journey. Just a couple hours south of Cochin is a town called Alleppey, from which I got my girst glimpse of the backwaters, hiring a little boat for a couple of hours, floating through some of the little villages and observing life along the waterways - people washing clothers, swimming, fishing etc. ... The following day I took the 8 hour journey down from Alleppey to Kollam. ... Although this is on a bigger boat and has to follow the major routes, it is still great experience and a pleasant way to travel....

Jan 16, 2009 - My trip to God's own country

Although, I had been planning for almost a couple of years now, it was not materialising, and now I made it and enjoyed a holiday for 6 days in Alleppey - Munnar - Thekkady and Cherai. ... My arrival point in Kerala was Alleppey. ... The place, Alleppey has both beach and backwaters and the backwaters also a network of canals. ... We proceeded next to the backwaters of Alleppey and Kumarakom. ...

Jan 4, 2009 - Alleppy via Kottayam & Ferry

Overslept til 8:15 before we knew it.Overslept til 8:15 before we knew it....

Dec 23, 2008 - Travel to Alleppey

Last night we arranged a taxi to take us to Alleppey where we are spending Christmas. ... We have booked ourselves into the Lemon Tree Resort and Spa as we want a little luxury for Christmas.Last night we arranged a taxi to take us to Alleppey where we are spending Christmas. ... We have booked ourselves into the Lemon Tree Resort and Spa as we want a little luxury for Christmas....

Apr 19, 2008 - Lake Vembanad - India's second biggest lake - rice barge journey

last night i enjoyed a deeper sleep - post two yoga classes yesterday.last night i enjoyed a deeper sleep - post two yoga classes yesterday....

Mar 31, 2008 - Alleppey

It only cost 31 rupees (about 45p) to go the 60km to Alleppey which amounted to an hour and a half of mayhem. ... I was in Alleppey to see the "backwaters. ... I was by myself however and while wandering around Alleppey I saw a total of two other Western people. ...

Mar 12, 2008 - Allepey

Tome un bus de 1 hora a Allepey, el centro de los 'backwaters' de Kerala.Tome un bus de 1 hora a Allepey, el centro de los 'backwaters' de Kerala....

Mar 2, 2008 - The Secret Beach

I arrived at the 'Secret Beach' the guest house is stunning, I'm in a small cottage the room is HUGE and spotlessly clean.I arrived at the 'Secret Beach' the guest house is stunning, I'm in a small cottage the room is HUGE and spotlessly clean....

Feb 29, 2008 - Kicking back in Kerala

Arrived in Cochin late on Thursday night, so glad I arranged accommodation and transport in advance, when I came through arrivals there was a man with a sign 'Welcome Sharon' it was a welcome sight indeed! The taxi driver was lovely and great taste in music which is a 1st in India.Arrived in Cochin late on Thursday night, so glad I arranged accommodation and transport in advance, when I came through arrivals there was a man with a sign 'Welcome Sharon' it was a welcome sight indeed! The taxi driver was lovely and great taste in music which is a 1st in India....