An Unforgettable Independence Day: A Train Journey through India’s Vibrant Countryside

July 4th, Independence Day in 2022 was quite unlike any other we've experienced before. Because we heard absolutely no fireworks, being still in India, where it was just another day. First we checked out of our hotel in Kochi, where once again the staff brought tea tour room in the morning. Upon checking out, we … Continue reading An Unforgettable Independence Day: A Train Journey through India’s Vibrant Countryside

A Colorful Journey through Kerala’s Countryside: Chengannur to Kochi

On Saturday July 2 we said our goodbyes to the school in Chengannur where we'd been teaching for the past month, including to the caretaker couple and their little boy living next to us. Since we were leaving before lunchtime, the young woman prepared us a lunch to go – including about a dozen fresh … Continue reading A Colorful Journey through Kerala’s Countryside: Chengannur to Kochi