WAH. I have got SO behind with these posts. Electricity and thus internet is still proving a real issue so I'm going to play catch up! I figured I'd break it down into separate posts so its easier, as well as more interesting to read! So, after we departed from Thekkady we had made the … Continue reading Sivananda Madurai Yoga Ashram, Madurai City and Meenakshi Temple.
Tag: Inspiration
A little about Chrissie’s Art Hotel in Thekkady, India.
This hotel is a little homely wedge of paradise, nestled in the mountains and tea plantations of Kumily, palm trees, forests and the Periyar Tiger Reserve surrounding it. In the centre of a bustling, but surprisingly inviting little town. The hotel itself is thoughtfully designed, hanging vines stretch down from planters and every space has … Continue reading A little about Chrissie’s Art Hotel in Thekkady, India.
Long Hauling to Fort Kochi; Kathakali, Seafood and Ships.
Last year, I was watching a documentary on TV about the state of Kerala in South India, based mainly around the area of Fort Kochi. I thought it looked incredible, a wicked mix of old heritage buildings with colonional portugese architecture, an area with strong communist influence aswell as being lined with palm trees and … Continue reading Long Hauling to Fort Kochi; Kathakali, Seafood and Ships.
The Manifestation of Manali; two worlds meet.
Wow, so, we got completely and utterly embroiled into Manali, not only is this place incredibly beautiful but we are residing in an all encompassing hostel where we extended our travelling group from four to six, meeting two new like minded individuals, Matt and Maggie. The days have been so full we haven't had really … Continue reading The Manifestation of Manali; two worlds meet.
G’bye Rajasthan, heading North and Rishikesh.
The last five days have been an absolute whirlwind to say the least, figuratively and literally. We left Rajasthan, and heading to Agra to see the Taj Mahal on the 2nd, and then hightailed it across Delhi and upwards to the northern town of Rishikesh for the 3rd. We arrived here at about 6am, to … Continue reading G’bye Rajasthan, heading North and Rishikesh.
Trying trains, havelis and Shiva festival.
As Hollie's Mum, Gill, is only staying with us on our journey until the fourth of August we have been city hopping to make sure she gets to experience as much of this varied country as possible in the three weeks she is here. So commencing our departure of Nukkad Guesthouse in Udaipur, we boarded … Continue reading Trying trains, havelis and Shiva festival.
Stained glass windows and thunderstorms.
Magic. Honestly, I love India, I never thought I could fall in love with a country so quickly. Its has a subtle surreptitious nature, secret corners and peeling paint. Coupled with pious yet strangely lenient religious ideals, sun faded walls with gold gilded traditional wall paintings sided with deep ochre flags flying on the rooftops. … Continue reading Stained glass windows and thunderstorms.
Painted elephants & Preparation.
22 Days, 14 hours and 42 minutes; away from our stationary existence unfolding into a nomadic, undulating and currently infinite adventure. Safe to say that excited just doesn't cut it. Not only does this excursion hold all the normal bits of 'I can't wait for this' and 'I can't wait to see that' that a normal trip … Continue reading Painted elephants & Preparation.