Friday 21 November 2008
South India finale
Hi again! I've managed to change settings to allow postings from anyone so it is easier to post comments and keep in touch - thanks Lizzy. We are off to Kochi again today and tomorrow fly out to the Lakshadweep Islands for some down time. Energy levels are not bad considering somewhat disturbed sleep last few nights and slightly upset tum. Not too homesick yet but thinking of you all so do post a comment or text now and again - although reception is somewhat haphazard. We enjoyed a beautiful 7 hours scenic drive up to Ooty (at 2,500m) although towards the end we were driving through cloud forest and it was raining. The drive down to Mysore the next day was also very scenic and through a reserve and a National Park in the sunshine this time! We saw wild boar, deer, elephants and monkeys. Mysore Palace which we saw yesterday is possibly the most magnificent building we have ever seen and the columns and stained glass came from Glasgow! It was built in the early 1900s to replace the original 600 year old palace which had burnt down. The city of Mysore itself is again properous and somewhat quieter, with greater Hindu influence compared with Kerala. That's it for now but we will try to update when we return from the islands in about five days time. Lots of love Ann & Iain
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Hi! Sorry we haven't replied yet I've managed to put aside 30 mins to read your blog and reply! We've been busy to say the least. Teaching is still going well, Andy is off this week coz he hurt his knee! (decreped).
Erin says "hello, for christmas ill bring you some chocolates which I will save for you, I love you". Andy says "don't forget to bring me some fags back, hope you're enjoying yourself and don't eat too many bugs!"
Phoebe is now saying "hiya" giggling, chattering constantly! is sleeping through 12 hrs straight (which i'm sure will change)! She's also standing up holding on to something!. Love and miss you both xxx
Hi Ann and Iain,
Just checking in to hope you are ok with the news that has reached us in the uk of the troubles over there.
We are ok here, I turned 33 last week eek starting to feel old now! Dad is ok he was made redundant last month and is looking for working, but coming over lots to play with the boys which is nice.
Enjoying reading your blog, sounds like you are having a fantastic holiday.
hugs Vicky xxx
Your account continues to be an interesting read, but I am finding it difficult to keep up on the atlas! Glad you are nowhere near Bombay: it must be a major news item over there. Doreen sends her love - she is enjoying the read, but hasn't managed to log on yet.
Lots of love, Alan
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