Guess what guys.... another sunny and cool morning with birds singing and lots of people walking by on their way to their different jobs. It is with a sad heart that we are preparing to leave for our next destination. Anil and Jeeva have been super hosts and all of us seem to have grown very fond of them. The Royal Mist has exceeded all of our expectations by miles. Our breakfast was again delicious, we are packed and our driver has arrived. It is now time for goodbyes and pictures so we can recall our wonderful stay in Munnar.
The drive was good and we made a stop at a spice garden which was most interesting. The young woman taking us around seemed very knowledgeable about every plant and tree on the property. She knew all about their properties and their uses in Ayurvedic medicine. Every now and then, her little son would climb up a tree at incredible speed, with his bare feet and bring down a sprig of leaves for us. A monkey would not have done better.
Later in the afternoon, our driver pointed out a restaurant were we could stop and have a bite to eat. Lloyd, Lynanne and I went to sit down but we noticed Bernie had stayed behind and was dealing with money at the cash. We all assumed he was changing U.S. dollars to rupees. We were all surprised when he arrived at the table and said he had had to pay for our meals before hand. We didn't even know what there was to eat there as yet. It turned out there was only one thing to have - a vegetarian thali. It was good, very inexpensive and, every now and then, someone would come around and slop more food on our banana leaf.
We arrived at our new homestay in Kodaikanal mid-afternoon and were greeted by Balla and his wife Vasu. Both are very warm and friendly and our stay should be great. The rooms are very well appointed and the grounds are lush and green. For those of you close to me, I must tell you they have a garden loaded with peas that I am allowed to pick and eat anytime I want.
The dinner was fabulous. We had a Mediterranean meal complete with hummus, tabouleh, lamb shish and an absolutely delicious tomato salad - fetouch. As if that wasn't enough, they had a lovely desert.
See you tomorrow.
Later in the afternoon, our driver pointed out a restaurant were we could stop and have a bite to eat. Lloyd, Lynanne and I went to sit down but we noticed Bernie had stayed behind and was dealing with money at the cash. We all assumed he was changing U.S. dollars to rupees. We were all surprised when he arrived at the table and said he had had to pay for our meals before hand. We didn't even know what there was to eat there as yet. It turned out there was only one thing to have - a vegetarian thali. It was good, very inexpensive and, every now and then, someone would come around and slop more food on our banana leaf.
We arrived at our new homestay in Kodaikanal mid-afternoon and were greeted by Balla and his wife Vasu. Both are very warm and friendly and our stay should be great. The rooms are very well appointed and the grounds are lush and green. For those of you close to me, I must tell you they have a garden loaded with peas that I am allowed to pick and eat anytime I want.
The dinner was fabulous. We had a Mediterranean meal complete with hummus, tabouleh, lamb shish and an absolutely delicious tomato salad - fetouch. As if that wasn't enough, they had a lovely desert.
See you tomorrow.
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