Corn stall

Because of the holiday, all of the beach stalls were open, selling everything from cheap jewelry and toys to roasted corn. Fried fish is what the beach is famous for, but I couldn't even bring myself to take a picture of the cart and its piles of raw fish (whole and in parts).

As smooth as...

January 27th 2007
I am here! I am (mostly) settled. And at long last I am taking a deep breath and a plunge into the world of blogs and online diaries. I must admit that I like this one, as it makes me feel a part of some great fraternity (or sorority) of travelers. In a letter from a friend, not long after my arrival in Chennai: "I hope the transition is smooth....although not much except poop is smooth ... read more

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