Mar 1, 2007 - Mamallapuram

Had a nice lay in.Had a nice lay in....

Feb 19, 2007 - Farewell India

Hello, Well our time in India is over and I have been thinking lots about the last eight weeks.Hello, Well our time in India is over and I have been thinking lots about the last eight weeks....

Jan 27, 2007 - Chennai - Tamil Nadu

It was our last long train journey in India from Alleppey to Chennai, so we decided to go 1st class for the experience.It was our last long train journey in India from Alleppey to Chennai, so we decided to go 1st class for the experience....

Jan 9, 2007 - Chennai, Capital of Tamil Nadu

We flew on yet another airline, IndiGO - what a clever name! It was a short hop from Hyderabad to Chennai (formerly known as Madras) and we took a prepaid taxi from the airport to our hotel, the Himalaya. ... We found the hotel listed in the mid-range section of the Lonely Planet, but after the homey atmosphere of the guest house, we were rather disappointed with our room.We flew on yet another airline, IndiGO - what a clever name! It was a short hop from Hyderabad to Chennai (formerly known as Madras) and we took a prepaid taxi from the airport to our hotel, the Himalaya. ... We found the hotel listed in the mid-range section of the Lonely Planet, but after the homey atmosphere of the guest house, we were rather disappointed with our room....

Dec 2, 2006 - Mahabalapuram (Mamallapuram)

Trying saying those names ten times fast.Trying saying those names ten times fast....

Nov 24, 2006 - The Beautiful Maldives.....

G'day all, well an update quickly before we catch the train to Kochi on the West Coast. We're now back in India (Chennai -Madras) and waiting for ...

May 31, 2006 - (A Very Hot) Indian Summer

The tourist board promotes it as "Incredible India" and we for one certainly don't disagree. After what is now a brief 20 hour train journey for us, we arrived in Chennai, formally Madras, chosen for our itinerary as it is Jamie's favourite Ruby Murray other than Vindaloo - and we couldn't locate this on the map - can anyone assist? And Susi would love to visit her favourite, butter chicken. ...

May 26, 2006 - Kerala

HB: Two words to describe Kerala mmmm.HB: Two words to describe Kerala mmmm....

May 9, 2006 - Madras, India

Mamallapuram is the world's largest bas-relief.Mamallapuram is the world's largest bas-relief....

Apr 28, 2006 - Goodbyes and The Return

Saturday, 22 April I negotiated with Neela to go to the Adoption Centre this morning for my last visit.Saturday, 22 April I negotiated with Neela to go to the Adoption Centre this morning for my last visit....

Mar 24, 2006 - Culture Shock

Well I'm here and I certainly don't feel at home! Have yet to see another western face since I left the airport on Mon morning.Well I'm here and I certainly don't feel at home! Have yet to see another western face since I left the airport on Mon morning....

Mar 21, 2006 - Mahabalipuram: The Sites

**NOTE: Most of this text is NEW; in error I published the first two paras two day ago.** ON THE ROAD TO CHENNAI: HARDLY WORTH GOING TO BED It was an early start to get to Chennai (formerly Madras) from where we were to travel to Mahabalipuram (formerly Mamallapuram). ... We were up at 04:50 and on the road by 05:25 to Bangalore City Station to catch the 06:25.**NOTE: Most of this text is NEW; in error I published the first two paras two day ago.** ON THE ROAD TO CHENNAI: HARDLY WORTH GOING TO BED It was an early start to get to Chennai (formerly Madras) from where we were to travel to Mahabalipuram (formerly Mamallapuram). ... We were up at 04:50 and on the road by 05:25 to Bangalore City Station to catch the 06:25....