Greg H

Kovalum As our time in India was coming to a close, we had to get close to our departure town of Trivanthinum, for the flight to the Maldives. I found out through some friends befor I left, that there was an area called Kovalum, just to the south of Trivanthinum that had some beautiful resorts on the beach front, at reasonable prices. We asked Eapon and Lizzy, and Eapon said that he had a friend who owned one of these resorts, and he would organise a nights accommodation for us. We drove from Thuravella, to Kovalum by taxi, a distance of 125 Km by Taxi at a cost of 2500 rupees which is about $A40.00 and takes at least three hours. The trip was another Indian experience, and by the time we arrived, I expect that ... read more

The Wedding We were up early, again next morning, as the wedding was at 10:30AM, and Mum had to go to a beautician to have a wonderful Sari bought for her by Lizzy properly prepared, and have her hair done. For us blokes, this preparation is much easier, and preparation simpler. By 10AM, we had our car waiting, and we were transported around the corner to the church. Whilst alighting, there were cameras going off everywhere, and a movie camera following our entrance. The Church was a traditional Syrian seminary, and was well decorated. There were people everywhere, and we were ushered up to the front of the church, where our seats were taken. Right on time at 10:30, the wedding march played, and the Bridal party marched down the Isls, looking splendid. They got to ... read more

India We landed at Trivanthinum Airport in the south of India at 11:15pm, and were met by a relative of the bridal party. Lizzy, the Brides Mother had organised for us to be met at Trivanthinum and driven by chartered Taxi to Thiruvella, about 125KM away. For the uninitiated, that would be a 1 ½ hour drive, but in India country, that drive becomes a 3 to 4 hour drive. We arrived in Thiruvella at 2:15AM, and woke the hotel receptionist guy up when we walked into the office. As it was a late night drive, we had done it in exceptional time. We couldn’t have done it much faster, as the wheels might have fallen off the car, due to the road conditions. In Australia, we can’t drive and talk on a mobile phone at ... read more

Woke up pretty early, as the body is still used to being three hours behind, and had a look around the hotel for something to eat. We were staying at the Hotel Value Thompson, which is the newest Budget hotel in the Singapore district. The Rooms are quite small, and the Shower comes out of a rose mounted on the wall next to the toilet (tiny bathroom), but for what we paid, they are comfortable, clean, air conditioned, and have very good beds. What else could you ask for. ...... maybe breakfast! Dad wanted to have a look downtown, so we caught a bus from the hotel, down Orchard road. We hopped off in the middle section of orchard road, and after about five minutes of walking came across a sign that said food mall downstairs. ... read more