We jumped in the jeep wrangler. It was a two-seat jeep but there was a metal bench on each side of the rear and also a ramp that could be pulled down hanging off the back. We started off down … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Tamil Nadu
Dhanushkodi: an Oceanside Ghost Town Full of Fishermen
We had driven South of the small town of Rameswaram, until we reached a spot where our driver pulled over and turned off the car. “The car can’t go any further than this. You have to take a truck.” he … Continue reading
Some Scenes from Around Madurai
Alagar Koyil- Part Two
This post is the second part of our Alagar Koyil journey! ( BTW I’m not sure if I’m spelling it right- I see it as Koil & Kovil, too?) Alagar Koyil is overrun with people, vendors, animals, as busy and … Continue reading
A Hearty Welcome at School with a Traditional Tamil Nadu Dance
Our host had arranged for Kevin to speak with a children’s school about American and Tamil culture. We pulled up to the school in our auto-rickshaw. A row of children lined the path on each side, all of them waving … Continue reading
Jain Hillside Temple in Madurai
Our host decided to dress me up for my birthday. I got an Indian outfit, pearl jewelry, and my hair done with flowers and a braid. We drove to the hills where we were going to see a Jain cave … Continue reading
Thirumayam Fort- Final Stop on the Road trip to Madurai
The Thirumayam Fort appears seemingly out of nowhere- poking out of rocks on a large hill. We enjoyed the reason to get out of the car and stretch a bit. Some of the walls are crumbling. There is a colorfully … Continue reading
Clay Horses and Fertility Wishes at a Tree Temple Near Pudukkottai- Second Stop on the Roadtrip to Madurai
Our hosted wanted to stop at a temple along the way. Not much marked it, just a small trip off the main road. Several men in lungis stood outside, waiting for us, or anyone, to get out of the car. … Continue reading
Planting Rice- Our First Stop on the Trip to Madurai
Everyone climbed into our host’s vehicle for our drive to Madurai. We passed endless fields of rice, the laid back feel of South India a refreshing change. Beautiful women clothed in colorful saris bent over row after row after row … Continue reading
A New School Outside Salem
We made our way to Salem, India to stay with friends Kevin met on his last trip to India. Our host, besides being an all around amazing guy, is actively involved in the Rotary club and many of their projects. … Continue reading