Travel Blogs by Travelers Who Stayed at this HotelJicky's Rooms Varkala
I'll have a slice of heaven, on the rocks please
Leaving behind Kottayam (and uber-duber bonkers luxury, my driver (?!!!)
Dropped me off at the local train station - and back into welcome reality. From the stares I receive,
its clear this isn't on the backpacker route; I am the only white
(alright, olive) face in a sea of intrigued staring Indian faces, most of which
reflect …
Animal Life and Contemplating Progress
I, Nancy, continue to be fascinated with the animal life of India, whether it is monkeys clambering along electric wires, donkeys with fully laden saddlebags, or goats being herded through the laneways of a village. However, it was in Hampi where I had my first glimpse into procreation when I stumbled upon a calf only a few hours old. For some …
Varkala: Friends, Fish, and Folly
On our way to Varkala we broke our journey for one night in Allepey and stayed at a beautiful old British colonial mansion, Keralite Heritage Home Stay, in which we were assigned a room three times the size that we would usually consider comfortable. The marble floors, thick walls and high ceilings ensured that throughout the hot day the room …
Sun, Sea and Staircases
Our first experience of an Indian train was a pleasant one. We checked out of our homestay, and took a taxi to the station. With the help of a kind local, we found where we needed to board (unlike in England you need to board the correct carriage, not just anywhere on the train). After reading lots of online forums, we had booked AC 2 tier seats. …
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First Day at Yoga Homestay
... using them, but do not want to discolor my own mat that I brought along. I am careful not to put my face on the mat. I realize right away how much I appreciate and miss my yoga teachers back home. The teacher here is not Indian. He's German. He’s only been teaching for 7 years, I find out. And he doesn’t really help with any poses other than head stand, which is one of the standard poses that they ...
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