Boden Travels

Thursday, May 11, 2006

Singapore


Singapore and K.L. 013
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Granny and Mum took Molly out for tea. She loves gallivanting.

Singapore and K.L. 022


Singapore and K.L. 022
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Poppie Warren and little Molly have lovely walks in the garden.

Singapore.


Singapore.
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Molly loves swimming using her noodle.

molly doughnut


molly doughnut
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After our lovely trip to india it was good to get back to Singapore and to see how Molly has progressed. She loves going swimming.

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Fort Cochin


Fort Cochin
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A magnificent old door in Jew Town.
Note the "Leter Box."


A wonderful holiday and experience. We love India.

Fort Cochin


Fort Cochin
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The first time I have been offered "grass" Did he mean grass or grass?

Fort Cochin


Fort Cochin
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On the way to Jew Town.

Fort Cochin


Fort Cochin
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Our last porto'call. Ancient fishing nets.

Backwaters-Allepey


Backwaters-Allepey
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Watching the sun go down over the waters was pure magic.

Backwaters Allepey


Backwaters Allepey
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Cruising down the river. The views from the houseboat are so lovely.

Backwaters-Allepey


Backwaters-Allepey
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A must when staying in the Backwaters is to do an overnight trip in a houseboat.

Malayalam Lake Resort.


Malayalam Lake Resort.
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Warren with the owners of the resort, Rosie and Thomas together with Josie the Manager.

Malayalam Lake Resort


Malayalam Lake Resort
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Penny's favourite spot overlooking the waters.

Malayalam Lake Resort.


Malayalam Lake Resort.
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Warren relaxing outside our room at the Malayalam Resort.

Backwaters-Allepey


Backwaters-Allepey
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One of the many canals on the way to the resort.

Verkala


Verkala
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One of those many interesting characters we came across.I wonder just how old he is.

Verkala


Verkala
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The sunsets were so fantastic. Sipping beers and watching the sun go down at Verkala must be one of those experiences one never forgets.

Verkala


Verkala
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We spent many hours on the beautiful white beach of Verkala. The water temp is great for swimming.

Verkala


Verkala
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The view of the beach and sea from the cliffs of Verkala are outstanding.

Trivandrum


Trivandrum
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The dresscode for men changes somewhat in the state of Kerala. Men like to wear dhoties tucked up in their waist.

Bangalore


Bangalore
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Anyone for a banana smoothie?

Bangalore


Bangalore
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Beware!

Bangalore


Bangalore
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Anyone need anything? We loved Bangalore and would like to go back and do more exploring.

Goa-Colva


Goa-Colva
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The women in India look so beautiful in their saris.

Goa-Colva


Goa-Colva
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Christianity is live and well in Goa.

Goa-Old city


Goa-Old city
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Goa's patron saint St Francis Xavier spent 10 years a missionary in Asia.

Goa-Old city


Goa-Old city
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There are many wonderful old churches in Old Goa and the interior of some of them have been well preserved.

Goa


Goa
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Once again we saw magnificent textiles. Spoilt for choice.

Goa


Goa
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The beaches of Goaare quite beautiful and much enjoyed by local and foreign tourists.

Goa


Goa
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In Colva, Goa we hired a motorcycle and explored further south to Palelolem and north to Old Goa.

Mumbai


Mumbai
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The gateway of India built in 1911 and officially opened in 1924 is a popular landmark of Mumbai.

Mumbai


Mumbai
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Mumbai/Bombay has many beautiful buildings.

Ahmedebad


Ahmedebad
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It is hot business deciding exactly which fabric to have for my sari.

Ahmedebad


Ahmedebad
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This is Ghandi's humble home on the banks of the river in the ashram.

Ahmedebad


Ahmedebad
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Visiting Ghandi's Ashram a great experience.

Ahmedebad


Ahmedebad
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This heavy load is being hauled by teo very cheerful fellows.