26. Falaknuma Palace
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  • Jun 9, 2016

26. Falaknuma Palace

The Falaknuma Palace is the perfect place to end our trip together. A space to catch our breath in an iconic Indian setting before we fly...
25. Hyderabad
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  • Jun 9, 2016

25. Hyderabad

Hyderabad is another 'small' Indian city with a population of 6.5 million. It's also called Cyberabad, with 45% of new job creation for...
24. Nizams of Hyderabad
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  • Jun 9, 2016

24. Nizams of Hyderabad

It's very early on Friday morning. I've made myself a cup of Indian Earl Grey tea, and I'm sitting at the desk in our quietly elegant...
23. the big two
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  • Jun 9, 2016

23. the big two

Sunday It’s an easy drive from Mysore to the Orange County resort on the Kabini River from where we’re going to visit Nagarhole National...
22. Sravana Belgola
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  • Jun 9, 2016

22. Sravana Belgola

John took these bird photos yesterday. Two Brahminy kite chicks. When we return after our tour today at 5pm, we worry that they have...
21. Mysore
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  • Jun 9, 2016

21. Mysore

We're playing hookey this afternoon and skipping a temple so I can catch up a little. The internet here is still a problem, so I’m...
20. Kochi (Cochin)
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  • Jun 9, 2016

20. Kochi (Cochin)

We wake in Cochin to the sight of a busy waterway below our hotel window. The city is on a huge lake, 90 kilometres long and 8 kilometres...
19. from mountain to sea
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  • Jun 9, 2016

19. from mountain to sea

We are early at breakfast this morning. John is looking forward to bacon. The boys in the dining room have told him that it's one day...
18. spice heaven
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  • Jun 9, 2016

18. spice heaven

It’s spice heaven today. The latitude, altitude, rainfall and soil make this the perfect place for them. Most are not native to India...
17. a ride on a bullock cart
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  • Jun 9, 2016

17. a ride on a bullock cart

We leave Tamil Nadu today for Thekkady in Kerala. We've seen many beautiful temples but I'm looking forward to the spice-growing areas....
16. Madurai
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  • Jun 9, 2016

16. Madurai

The Taj Hotel is high on a hill overlooking the small town of Madurai, population 3 million. The main building was the residence of the...
15. of blessed buses and burials
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  • Jun 9, 2016

15. of blessed buses and burials

We are leaving Thanjavur. I am trying Indian food for breakfast. I have appam, which is a lacy crepe cooked in a small buttered...
14. say goodnight to the gods
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  • Jun 9, 2016

14. say goodnight to the gods

We are going to the Brihadeeswarar temple for evening pooja. That’s the Hindu practice of daily prayers. There are representations of...
13. On to Thanjavur
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  • Jun 9, 2016

13. On to Thanjavur

We are at Thanjavur after a 350km bus ride yesterday, punctuated by a couple of temple visits and lunch. It was a long day so please...
12. Mammallapuram
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  • Jun 9, 2016

12. Mammallapuram

Isn't that a great name? Once I realise it rhymes with Pamela, it's easy to say. I like saying it over and over under my breath. Or out...
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