Saturday, January 17, 2026: Last Day in Kerala and Return to Bombay And so our stay in Kerala came to a close today as we ended our travels covering the last bits and bobs of sightseeing in Cochin. We awoke within the peaceful cocoon of our Kodianthara Heritage House where the two little grandsons, Zack…
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Day Seven. Captivating Kerala. Departure from Cochin and Drive to Lake Vembanad:
Thursday, January 15, 2026: Departure from Cochin and Drive to Lake Vembanad: Today was a far more relaxed day and quite the opposite of the highly active time we’d had yesterday. We awoke in our Fort Bridge View Hotel, showered, dressed and had our stuff all packed away before we went downstairs at 8.30 am…
Day Five. Captivating Kerala. Participating in the International Anglo-Indian Conference and First Glimpses of Cochin
Tuesday, January 13, 2026: Participating in the International Anglo-Indian Conference and First Glimpses of Cochin Today was devoted entirely to my participation in the International Anglo-Indian Conference—the very reason that motivated this trip to Kerala. But first, breakfast. It had been a very comfortable night and both of us had slept well. We awoke, showered,…
Day Four. Captivating Kerala. Exploring Periyar Wild Life Reserve in Thekkady
Monday, January 12, 2026: Exploring Periyar Wild Life Reserve in Thekkady: We awoke in our Dale Dean Cottages B&B and after showers and dressing, decided to go out in search of breakfast. This was the day devoted to seeking and, hopefully, finding wild life…but first, we needed to fortify ourselves with a good breakfast. A…
Day One–Captivating Kerala Tour. Making a Mark in Munnar
CAPTIVATING KERALA—TRAVELOGUE JANUARY 2026 By Rochelle Almeida Llew had never been to Kerala, while I would be returning there for the fourth time. I had first been in 1984, then in 2011 and 2018. This time round, I was invited to present a paper at an International Anglo-Indian conference in Cochin and decided to use…
Goodbye Cochin, Hello Munnar! Wer’re Nestled in the Mountains!
Thursday, February 28, 2019 Cochin-Munnar Goodbye Cochin, Hello Munnar! We’re Nestled in the Mountains Namaste from Munnar! So, as all good things must come to an end, our wonderful South and Central Asia Fulbright Conference ended after breakfast this morning. We will be leaving the sheer luxury of Le Meridien Hotel in Cochin, saying goodbye…
Sightseeing in Cochin—The Art Biennale, Dutch Palace and Jew Town
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Cochin Sightseeing in Cochin—the Art Biennale, Dutch Palace and Jew Town Namaste from Cochin! Having spent two entire days attending academic presentations at the South and Central Asia Fulbright Conference, I felt serious intellectual saturation and was ready for some R & R today. At any rate, since we were off…
Second Day of Fulbright Conference, St. George’s Church and Kuchipudi Performance
Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Cochin Second Day of Fulbright Conference, St. George’s Church and Kuchipudi Performance Namaste from Cochin! It was another delightful day in Cochin as the Fulbright Conference continued. Each day I am getting to know more people and making new friends—personal and professional—which is exactly the aim of the Fulbright Program and…
What a blast! First Day of Fulbright Conference in Cochin, Kerala
Monday, February 25, 2019 Cochin What a blast! First Day of Fulbright Conference in Cochin, Kerala Namaste from Cochin! What a fabulous day it was! Just imagine the thrill of waking up in a five-star hotel where the size of your room is three times the size of your usual studio…
Admission in God’s Own Country, Kerala, for Fulbright Conference
Sunday, February 24, 2019 Bombay-Cochin Admission in God’s Own Country, Kerala, for South and Central Asia Fulbright Conference Namaste from Cochin! I loved everything about today. I was returning to Kerala after about 10 years and as it was at Cochin that I had made my base the last time, it would be fun to…