Kodai to Mysore photojournal
Lorraine:
Here are some more photos from Kodaikanal right through to our arrival in Mysore a couple of days ago. Enjoy!
Here are some more photos from Kodaikanal right through to our arrival in Mysore a couple of days ago. Enjoy!
Scene from the gardens at our hotel in Kodaikanal...
...where we started each day with a leisurely breakfast and steaming hot chai!
Astrid & Christian cooling off with coconut waterduring a break on one of our long car journeys!
What if the one you want is at the bottom?
Fruit & vegetable markets at Kollam.
Men at work making pappadums at the markets in Kollam.
They were very pleased to have their photo taken!
In Kollam, we went on a beautiful boat tour through the backwaters that meander through some villages. These boys were after pens and scored three from Astrid!
Enjoying the ride!
Lush tropical scenery on either side
The backwaters are predominantly used for trade, transportation and fishing
Midway through the journey we stopped for a quick drink and bite to eat...
Now that's what I really call "fast food"...and healthy too!
Our wonderful guide who steered us through the backwaters. In one of the many examples of the people who do the really hard work getting the least money, we were shocked to find out that he was being paid Rs 125 a day (equivalent to about $AU 3.65) for up to three 3-hour cruises he takes tourists on each day. Our group of 6 paid the government-run tourist department a sum of Rs 1800 ($AU 53) for the cruise. Needless to say we gave him a big tip.
More market action at Ernakulam
...and more
Arriving in Kalpetta (a town close to Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary) late one night, we were suprised and excited to see a sign saying "Baha'i Centre". We were able to meet with a beautiful couple the next day and the warmth and hospitality that we were greeted with was a powerful reminder of one of the underpinning Baha'i principles that the earth is one country and we are all one family.
Beautiful pheasants at an aviary in Mysore
White peacock at the aviary
Very happy campers!
Enjoying the peace and quiet at Karinji Lake in Mysore
What if the one you want is at the bottom?Fruit & vegetable markets at Kollam.
Men at work making pappadums at the markets in Kollam.They were very pleased to have their photo taken!
In Kollam, we went on a beautiful boat tour through the backwaters that meander through some villages. These boys were after pens and scored three from Astrid!
Enjoying the ride!
Lush tropical scenery on either side
The backwaters are predominantly used for trade, transportation and fishing
Midway through the journey we stopped for a quick drink and bite to eat...
Now that's what I really call "fast food"...and healthy too!
Our wonderful guide who steered us through the backwaters. In one of the many examples of the people who do the really hard work getting the least money, we were shocked to find out that he was being paid Rs 125 a day (equivalent to about $AU 3.65) for up to three 3-hour cruises he takes tourists on each day. Our group of 6 paid the government-run tourist department a sum of Rs 1800 ($AU 53) for the cruise. Needless to say we gave him a big tip.
More market action at Ernakulam
...and more
Arriving in Kalpetta (a town close to Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary) late one night, we were suprised and excited to see a sign saying "Baha'i Centre". We were able to meet with a beautiful couple the next day and the warmth and hospitality that we were greeted with was a powerful reminder of one of the underpinning Baha'i principles that the earth is one country and we are all one family.
Beautiful pheasants at an aviary in Mysore
White peacock at the aviary
Very happy campers!
Enjoying the peace and quiet at Karinji Lake in MysoreLabels: Baha'i, Ernakulam, Kerala, Kodai, Kodaikanal, Kollam, Mysore
posted by rainwolf @ 11:02 pm
2 Comments
2 Comments:
Senior Shanks Says lovely to talk to you. Now for the coincidence - Simon Ward from over the road in Sheridan's Bridge Rd is in Goa at present. I will give his dad your mobile no to pass on. After 3 or so months in India he might like to contact you. It is indeed a small world! Cooler here and no smoke. Fire crisis has eased slightly. A cool Christmas day is forecast. Must away - off out for tea. Keep the episodes coming!
Love to all, Dad.
Hope you had a wonderful time at Kodaikanal. Incidently, my native place is Kodai. Sitting here in US, it was nostalgic to see the snaps. Know about Kodai at http://kodaihills.blogspot.com/2006/01/kodaikanal-pristine-beauty
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