Thursday, October 28, 2004

Chennai - Well the southeast coast of India has been a quick visit, but Chennai is a neat metropolitan city. When I drove into the city from the airport all I noticed were the huge billboards everywhere. I attempted sari shopping, as this is supposed to be a good city for it, but it must have been the busiest shopping day of the year. It is a big holiday here, so I think everyone in the city was shopping along with me. I also visited that national museum here which had an impressive collection of bronze sculptures, stone carvings and even some Indus Valley material. So now I am off to Calcutta for a week to visit with my host families. I'm not looking forward to the 30 hour train ride. I have changed my flight to be home on November 9, so my time here is almost done. See everyone soon!

3 Comments:

At 1:59 AM, Blogger Kevin Meyer said...

Hi Jo

Glad to hear you made it to Chennai safe and sound - we got into Mumbai and found a room at the Volga Hotel (not the II - but is seems to be ok). We can see why you like Mumbai - great place to shop and hang out! Good to hear we may even see you on our next trip to Edmonton! Take care and have fun sari shopping!

Lori and Kevin

 
At 2:56 PM, Blogger Jeff said...

I hope you're having a good train ride and not the center of a circus right now! :) Yay, you're coming home soon! Shop your butt off, see you soon.

 
At 2:41 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Enjoy the last bit of heat... Actually by now you might be looking forward to a bit of snow?! I concur with Jeff, shop yer butt off! See you soon!

Kristi

 

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