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From Rags to Riches...
We were woken by a telephone call from our new friend Mal whom we had met at the Metropole last night and had quickly become a source of entertainment and knowlege, having been brought up in Mysore. Now living in the States, he was here on business and dining alone...Tuktuk Ganesh then arrived, introducing us to Vincent, our driver from Mysore to …
LOST IN OOTY!
As one of the top 5 attractions in India, the Toy Train from Coonoor to Ooty is a must (so called because it's run by a steam engine). A first class ticket for the pricely sum of £2, we are now concerned we are becoming true train spotters. It's an hour's journey ascending through wonderfully richly coloured landscapes - from tea plantations to …
Christmas Eve
Having had the best night's sleep since arriving in India, we made the most of the inclusive buffet breakfast before meeting up with Sanpath - our very knowledgeable guide for the day. We can not begin to describe the beautiful landscape of green tea plantations against the dramatic rock formations. Starting off at Lamb's Rock, going onto to Lady …
Christmas Day
Christmas Day was different to say the least... but at least we found an English-speaking Christian service in the church next door - although we must admit to tiptoeing out an hour into the service, when we realised we were not yet half-way through! Definitely the hottest day yet! We basked in the morning sunshine, together with christmas music …
Monsoon Madness!
We arrived in Coonor at the tail end of the Monsoon Season. Pouring rain, heavy mist, we had dinner beside the fire and had water bottles and extra blankets brought to our room - yes we know that's what it will be like in Scotland for those of you thinking that!!
We travelled down from Mysore through two more national parks - Bandipur and …
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