We fly east…
Seven hour layover in Reykjavik you meet up with some pretty amazing locals.
Our trip – Toronto to Chennai (Madras) ends up being twenty eight hours long. On last lap, we have an unplanned 4 hour delay onboard… no air-conditioning, few updates, lack of refreshments. (we had our stash tho’! )
Fog in Delhi, afternoon snack upon before crashing into bed in Chennai.
Proof of marriage is required to get a room if a heterosexual couple in our hotel!
It seemed problematic to get a Sim card in short order allowing us to use Uber etc. So we opted to hire a driver for the day – about $C 40.
Tour included visits to:
St Thomas Mount
Cows having paid their visit; holy water being bottled on the Mount. Base of Mother Therese safe place to leave valuables apparently.
Beach
These young men ran to us for a selfie.
St Thomas Cathedral
Pole on shoreline said to have saved the cathédral from 2004 tsnumami.
Wedding service in cathedral
Kapalceshwarer Temple
Dusk light provides surreal scenes.
People we met
Requests for pictures with us common in this less touristy city. Daughter tries out different roles in nativity.
Parthasarathy Temple
Temple dedicated to Krishnu, one of the oldest in city.
Long day included typical dinner with our guide Canel.
Silks and Tamil-style love locks along the way.
Kerry Travels 
Fascinating trip. Be safe and enjoy the new culture and surroundings.👏😘👏
P.S. This morning wind chill feels like -32!!!
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Thx Christine. Yes goal is to enjoy, be safe and stay healthy😁
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Happy to be in warm climate.. Perfect temperature here – high 20s in day, low 20s at night.
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Brrr. Hope it has warmed up this week!
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So happy to follow you on another adventure. Thanks for sharing and enjoy
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So happy to follow you on another adventure. Photos are awesome
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Thx Lana. Stay in touch!
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The colors of India are grand…just like Mexico. We’re enjoying beautiful warm weather here, too. Barry came over to Shadowfax yesterday. He said the warm felt great to him after the chill of Toronto. 💗😎
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Great to see you have arrived!
Looking forward to hearing about the journey.
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Thx Kim. Join the Dventure next time!
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Thank you for sharing the first chapter of your journey. The photos are wonderful – seems you have experienced a great deal already!
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Thx Anne. Also for info you sent
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Seeing your fotos it is like accompanying you on your journey through India. Colourful scenerys and people and – last but not least – delicious Indian food to enjoy.
Have a nice time!
Saludos desde Medellin.
Wolfgang
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Thx Wolfgang… Will email u soon. We must reconnect!
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Looks like another grand adventure Kerry Ann – the pictures you have sent over your various trips of temples and churches are just breath-taking. From the cold in Nova Scotia and our visit by the Polar Vortex I can atleast fantasize what you must be experiencing on this trip! Enjoy! Be well – N
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Meant to call before I left Nadine. It is quite the adventure. Hugs
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