By the time we reached Pondicherry on the coast of south-east India, we were all 'citied out' and ready for a few days of rest, relaxation and fresh sea air. 'Pondy', as it is commonly known,...
Mamallapuram – an unexpected delight
When we planned our trip around southern India, we intended to include an overnight stay in Mamallapuram. In the event, however, we decided to visit the town on a day trip from Chennai. With...
Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu (and more family connections!)
A friend who visited Chennai (formerly Madras) a couple of years ago described it to me as a very 'liveable' city. Unfortunately, arriving there from the chaos of Bangalore, it didn't feel that...
Family connections in the Nilgiris
As I explained in a previous post, one of the main reasons for going to India was to discover more about Mark’s family history.
Mark’s paternal grandfather,...
Coonoor, Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu, India
We decided to base ourselves in Coonoor while we researched Mark’s family history (more of that in my next post) and it proved to be a good choice. It’s smaller than its neighbouring hill...
