Sunday, February 29, 2004
My schedule's been a bit out of whack since returning from the other side of the world.
Time / Place / Passion / Race / I still haven't found what I'm looking for
I met this guy and his son when I was in India. He gave me some books on Hinduism I plan to read. His son's coffee house ministry is very similar to what VX is working toward. Could it be the same God on the other side of the world?
Time / Place / Passion / Race / I still haven't found what I'm looking for
I met this guy and his son when I was in India. He gave me some books on Hinduism I plan to read. His son's coffee house ministry is very similar to what VX is working toward. Could it be the same God on the other side of the world?
Thursday, February 19, 2004
So the internet is still working it's way through the villages in India where I've been traveling the last week or so. I'm in Cochin now, home of the oldest European church in India (1506?), founded by the Portugese soon after Vasco de Gama landed in India. Interesting how the portugese were here about 150 years, the dutch about 200 years, then the british.
Tonight I'm taking the overnight train to Madras, then flying home. Expect some reflections on the trip over the next few weeks.
Tonight I'm taking the overnight train to Madras, then flying home. Expect some reflections on the trip over the next few weeks.
Saturday, February 07, 2004
Umm...I'm in Chennai, India.
Arrived last night after 32 hours travel. 8 hours in Singapore with a brief tour around the city with Vijay's relatives. Very clean and nice city.
India's pretty crazy this morning, with all the sights and sounds.
Not sure what the plans are for the day yet.
Luckily there's this small Internet Cafe near the hotel, 10RS for 20 min.
Just past the first cow on the left.
I'm at the Quality Inn Sabari, ph +91 44 825 88 88
Arrived last night after 32 hours travel. 8 hours in Singapore with a brief tour around the city with Vijay's relatives. Very clean and nice city.
India's pretty crazy this morning, with all the sights and sounds.
Not sure what the plans are for the day yet.
Luckily there's this small Internet Cafe near the hotel, 10RS for 20 min.
Just past the first cow on the left.
I'm at the Quality Inn Sabari, ph +91 44 825 88 88
Wednesday, February 04, 2004
Wow, it's been a while. I've been busy getting ready for my trip to India. I'll be in Chennai (Madras) from Feb 8-12, then in Kerala on a little tour for a week or so, you can read about the details below.
MESMERIZING SOUTH - 07 NIGHTS / 08 DAYS
13 Feb - Kovalam
Arrive at Trivandrum Rly stn, met with and transfer to Kovalam. On arrival at Kovalam check into a beach resort. Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight stay at resort.
14 Feb- Kovalam
Morning after break fast you will go for a same day return trip to Cape Camorin (Kanyakumari) where you will make a visit to a Vivekananda Rock temple, Enroute visit, Padmanabhapuram Palace & Archaeological museum .Later drive back to Kovalam . Overnight at resort.
15 Feb - Kovalam / Alleppey ( Houseboat)
Morning drive to Alleppey to embark houseboat for your backwater cruise the best way to experience Kerala villages. Today you will go through the world famous backwaters of Kerala. You can also have stops to see the villages. Enjoy the typical Kerala cuisine. Rest of the day and night in the houseboat.
16 Feb - Thekkady
Morning arrive Alleppey met with and drive to Thekkady. Getting to Thekkady is as sublime as the destination itself. A scenic journey past mist capped mountains, spice plantations and open grasslands lined with spectacular water falls & delightful trekking trails form the access to your hide way here. On arrival check into hotel, refresh yourself & be relaxed.Evening go for boat cruise in the Periyar lake to watch wild animals and you could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices.Rest of the time to relax and explore the sorroundings by your own Overnight at resort. Overnight at resort.
17 Feb - Thekkady / Munnar
Morning at leisure .Later check out and met with and drive to Munnar, which is called as 'natures lover's paradise' Sprawling tea plantations, picture books town. The whole area is covered with the tea estates look like a green carpet on the earth. On arrival check into a hill resort for overnight stay.
18 Feb -Munnar
Morning sightseeing of Munnar, which includes the Raja Malai, a top peak of Munnar where you can see Neel Thar (mountain goats), Top station, Mattupetty dam, where you can have the boating facilities(Optinal). Later return back to the hotel. Overnight stay.
19- Munnar /Kochi
Morning after breakfast drive to Kochi , on arrival at "Queen Of The Arabian Sea" check into hotel. Afternoon go for the city sightseeing which includes St. Francis church Originally, built out of wood in 1503 and thus earning fame as the oldest European church in India. Vasco de Gama was buried there. Dutch Palace – As you climb its stone steps, you enter a different world of Palanquins and heraldry, jewels and rich murals. Roam about in the cobbled streets, you will love it. Evening for witnessing the dance drama of Kerala 'Kathakali. Overnight at hotel.
20 Feb - Kochi Departure
MESMERIZING SOUTH - 07 NIGHTS / 08 DAYS
13 Feb - Kovalam
Arrive at Trivandrum Rly stn, met with and transfer to Kovalam. On arrival at Kovalam check into a beach resort. Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight stay at resort.
14 Feb- Kovalam
Morning after break fast you will go for a same day return trip to Cape Camorin (Kanyakumari) where you will make a visit to a Vivekananda Rock temple, Enroute visit, Padmanabhapuram Palace & Archaeological museum .Later drive back to Kovalam . Overnight at resort.
15 Feb - Kovalam / Alleppey ( Houseboat)
Morning drive to Alleppey to embark houseboat for your backwater cruise the best way to experience Kerala villages. Today you will go through the world famous backwaters of Kerala. You can also have stops to see the villages. Enjoy the typical Kerala cuisine. Rest of the day and night in the houseboat.
16 Feb - Thekkady
Morning arrive Alleppey met with and drive to Thekkady. Getting to Thekkady is as sublime as the destination itself. A scenic journey past mist capped mountains, spice plantations and open grasslands lined with spectacular water falls & delightful trekking trails form the access to your hide way here. On arrival check into hotel, refresh yourself & be relaxed.Evening go for boat cruise in the Periyar lake to watch wild animals and you could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices.Rest of the time to relax and explore the sorroundings by your own Overnight at resort. Overnight at resort.
17 Feb - Thekkady / Munnar
Morning at leisure .Later check out and met with and drive to Munnar, which is called as 'natures lover's paradise' Sprawling tea plantations, picture books town. The whole area is covered with the tea estates look like a green carpet on the earth. On arrival check into a hill resort for overnight stay.
18 Feb -Munnar
Morning sightseeing of Munnar, which includes the Raja Malai, a top peak of Munnar where you can see Neel Thar (mountain goats), Top station, Mattupetty dam, where you can have the boating facilities(Optinal). Later return back to the hotel. Overnight stay.
19- Munnar /Kochi
Morning after breakfast drive to Kochi , on arrival at "Queen Of The Arabian Sea" check into hotel. Afternoon go for the city sightseeing which includes St. Francis church Originally, built out of wood in 1503 and thus earning fame as the oldest European church in India. Vasco de Gama was buried there. Dutch Palace – As you climb its stone steps, you enter a different world of Palanquins and heraldry, jewels and rich murals. Roam about in the cobbled streets, you will love it. Evening for witnessing the dance drama of Kerala 'Kathakali. Overnight at hotel.
20 Feb - Kochi Departure
