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Chill out by the sea

A last visit to Fort Cochin In the afternoon, I take the ferry to Fort Cochin for the last time. I just want to chill out by the sea near the Chinese fishing nets. When I arrive, Chris – the Belgian who has been living in Kochi for over 4 years – is walking around the place.… Continue Reading
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Around the synagogue on Fort Kochi

Missing the boat to Fort Kochi In the morning, I first arrange some practical matters related to my return journey. After lunch, I make my way to the ferry as I want to visit the Dutch Palace and the Jewish synagogue on Fort Kochi.… Continue Reading
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Boat trip to the backwaters

Slow breakfast service So today, a trip to the backwaters are on my program. But first, a hearty breakfast in the restaurant of the hotel; good food, but the service this morning happens at an incredible snail’s pace. If I had known this in advance, I would have ordered my breakfast already when I was still in Madras.… Continue Reading
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To the west coast of Kerala

Trying to find a bus to Alleppey on a Sunday Another day of traveling ahead, to Aleppey on the west coast of Kerala. To be on the safe side, I inquire at the information desk of the bus station to check whether there are any direct buses to Alleppey on Sundays.… Continue Reading
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Trip to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

A satisfactory explanation at the Information Center No need to mention, I will be visiting the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary today, as that is the main attraction here in Kumily. After breakfast – sweet cakes with a glass of tea at a street stall – I start my search.… Continue Reading
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Adventurous bus ride to Kumily

Figuring out when the bus leaves to Kumily Yesterday I learned how to avoid the detour to Kochi over Madurai. So in the morning, I enter two more travel agencies to inquire about a bus ride to Kumily, near the Periyar Nature Park.… Continue Reading
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Coming to rest in Kodaikanal

Waiting for the minivan to Kodai The day starts with a sample of Indian time; the minibus to Kodaikanal would arrive at 7.15 am, but I have to wait until a quarter to eight before it comes through. So my intention to go rest in Kodaikanal gets delayed a bit.… Continue Reading
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Heading to the Gandhi museum

To the Gandhi museum by bus During my last day in Madurai, I want to visit the Tamukkam Palace and the nearby Gandhi museum. According to the travel guide book, you reach them with buses 2, 3, or 4. After breakfast, I study the city plan and head to the bus station.… Continue Reading