13 and 14 NOV 2013 KUMARAKOM LAKE RESORT

Posted on 15/11/2013 by Greg
13 Nov KUMARAKOM LAKE RESORT
We basically took today off. The weather was still overcast, but it was still warm and humid. We took a walk around the resort, or the parts that we are allowed to go into. Prince Charles and Camilla have taken over the VIP suites and area, the left side of the resort as you walk in. Continue reading →
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12 Nov 2013 Kumarakom Lake Resort, Kottayam, Kerala, India

Posted on 13/11/2013 by Greg
We woke early, as we do when we have to get away early. The rain was still with us and the whole mountain top was shrouded in mist and clouds. We were up at the office area around 6:30, hoping that breakfast might be able to be done early for us.  Continue reading →
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11 Nov 2013 Munnar, Kerala, India

Posted on 11/11/2013 by Greg
We woke at about 6:15 this morning just in time to see a magnificent sunrise over the mountains. The sunlight mixed with the early morning mist was beautiful.  We laid in bed with the curtain open watching the new day come to life. A nice very gentle way to start the day.
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10 Nov 2013 Kochi to Munnar

Posted on 11/11/2013 by Greg
It is a long way to Munnar, 130km in 41/2hrs!
The first 35km is through the flood plains around Kochi and its many many villages. We are travelling on a Sunday morning, and I thought it would be fairly quiet on the roads, but alas I was wrong, it’s church morning and it seems the entire population of this city is on the road. Continue reading →
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9 Nov 2013 Kochi / Cochin India with pictures

Posted on 10/11/2013 by Greg
Even the locals seem confused when it comes to what you call this place. Cochin is the old British name for this city, Kochi is the traditional and offical name. I’m glad we got that sorted. 🙂
This morning we headed out at about 9:30 to explore this old Spice “Road” city on the Malabar coast of southwest India. The city is about 500 years old and has been ruled by the Portugese, the Dutch and the British, before gaining independence with the rest of India. From what our guide has told us the most interesting part of the city is what they call Fort Cochin, or the old city. Continue reading →
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8 Nov 2013 Udaipur to Kochi via Mumbai India Part II The South begins

Posted on 09/11/2013 by Greg
We woke at 4:20am for a 5am departure from the Lake Palace. We got away reasonably smoothly, we forgot to take our pastries from breakfast with us to eat on the plane so Deb went back to the room. Next thing here she is with our luggage in tow, the porters hadn’t colloected our bags so she brought them back with her! No stopping this girl! Continue reading →
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Chhatra Sagar in Pictures

Posted on 08/11/2013 by Greg

A glimpse of Chhatra Sagar and its surrounds.

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Thursday 7th November 2013 Udaipur

Posted on 08/11/2013 by Deborah

Today was fabulous, I enjoyed it all 🙂

We caught the hotel boat over to the mainland around 9am and met with our guide Girish, we had a good time with him, he was a great guide. Continue reading →

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6 Nov 2013 Chhatra Sagar to Udaipur, Rajasthan India

Posted on 07/11/2013 by Greg
We had a long drive down to Udaipur, along basically a secondary road. They are doing lots of upgrades and we were on a highway at one point, and a Tollway on another, but it was hard to tell the difference. Continue reading →
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5 Nov 2013 Chhatra Sagar, Nimaj, Rajasthan

Posted on 06/11/2013 by Greg
Hi to Ella and the other children of Mrs Brunger class at East Marden Public School, we hear that you are studying India now. We hope you like our blog and can learn a little about the parts of India we are exploring. If you have any questions for us, please get Mrs Brunger to ask us using the comments field below.
Our tent accomodation is very comfortable and we both had a great nights sleep.
This morning we went to a local farm and village. The farm was in a neighbouring property to Chhatra Sagar. Continue reading →
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