Kanyakumari is at the southernmost tip of India. That is where three bodies of water meet: the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean. I stared out, trying to see some differential in the water, like lines … Continue reading
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Kovalam- Beach Town
Kovalam turned out to be a sleepy little beach town, well about as sleepy as India can get. It is quiet though, away from the honking of car horns. Quaint little shops line the beach, filled with merchandise that is … Continue reading
Old Kochi
Kerala is the state next to Tamil Nadu, is a major tourist destination, and treated as such. (Our friend’s son told us that it is commonly joked that the trash stops at the state line between Tamil Nadu and Kerala.) … Continue reading
Waterfalls on our Way to Kerala
We saw another waterfall on our way to Kerala. I forgot to get the name! This one is a pilgrimage site, and therefore filled with people. Vendors line the water in canopied huts piled with fresh fruits and vegetables 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