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Those hairpin curves
We've had our share of those in Nepal, Bhutan and a few Caribbean islands. I always find myself holding my breath and hoping we don't tumble down the side. All those curries sound wonderful. Glad you are in hands of the angels. Your home stay sounds perfect...if we get to the area we will give it a try.

Nice read..
The cleanliness of the places you go in India depends on how famous each of them are in the tourist map. No tourist destination in India is as clean as Bern, or nearly as clean(i wish one day they would be) Keep off the beaten track if you want cleaner places. Else you will have to enjoy the places with a bit of garbage. :-( If you love beaches, try these beaches Varkala Beach - Kerala (Now that you are in Kannur, you will have to travel back and this could be a days travel, so best avoid this ) Malpe Beach, Uduppi, Karnataka(This is nearer to Kannur - May be 3 to 4 hours max).Benaulim Beach, Goa(This is a beautiful beach up north in the state of Goa. There are lots of beaches in Goa) If you like hills( may not be novelty for you since you are from switzerland ), try Munnar and Wayanad both in Kerala. The views of Munnar are not to be missed if you are in Kerala. Wayanad will be nearer to you. Finally, select hotels in the mid range (cheapest anything in india also mean the quality will be pathetic. You cannot be assured of a minimum satisfactory value in anything that comes cheapest, unlike in Europe where you can be assured of cleanliness most of the time) Also do a background check/check reviews of hotels to not have your day spoiled by touts if you are paying well(You should get nice accommodation if you are ready to spend around 1500 per head per day(You 'might' get cheaper and good quality accommodation but that purely depends on your luck !!)). Sources: Travelling experience.I am from Kerala. Have a great time in India !!!

Escaping Kochi
Not every location can be what we hoped for. Thrilled you escaped by train. Sounds like you found a gem and are enjoying the travels again.

india
Crazy, from Jaipur -Dehli-Kochin.The seller, I know, go 4_5 days by train from Kerala to Kaschmir,Rajasthan, ... Its not carneval, its temple Festival season. If you stay, like me last year, very closed to the Tempel, its a good brainwash. 5 days, 24 hours music, dance, very special dance, the dancers have a education over many years.....So many stories, smells,taste,.... enjoy it:-)

Viel Spass!
Hallo Ihr 2 Weltenbumler :-) Geniesst Eure Reise und vieeeeelllll Spass in Indien! Herzliche Grüsse aus der CH Marianne

What a fly
Well, a long way to reach India, I hope the rest is less chaotic, crossing my fingers for you, good luck

Great scenery...good times
Nothing like visitors to encourage one to show off the scenery and bring good times

Only an hour away!
It's so amazing that an hour on a great Swiss train whisked you to a gorgeous city so different from your own! I loved the photos of Basel and the Design Center--how great that you have to return since the museum was closed. Then you can also do some shopping for things that are more expensive in Berne.

Very interesting blog.
This is very informative coming from an outsider who obviously has a very knowledgeable and intimate relationship with this part of the world. I was aware of certain Swiss attitudes to Germans. I just wanted to ask whether you have yet mastered the local lingo?

Wow,wow, wow, how beautiful
Our fall visit to Bern and to meet you has been post-poned due to several issues. We'll keep in touch and hopefully we can meet you soon. Your country is beautiful. An interesting blog and a bit surprising. Do many Americans live in Switzerland? I wonder how they are treating. Keep these wonder blogs coming...they are gems.

Love it!
What a great experience. Memories to last a lifetime!