Kochi

February 15, 2008

Hello All,

So Shawn and I are in Kochi right now. We just meet up with Greg and Susie (friends from Bread and Puppet). We may only travel with them a short while. I think we have varied plans.

Its very hot here!! The sun is sooooo strong. Shawn and I took a train here and from the Ashram we took a 6 hour boat ride to Alleppey. It was wonderful slow, quiet and relaxing. We took some beautiful photos along the way.

We are deciding now if we are going to take a train to Mangalore to attend a consecration of a temple or take a long boat ride back to the ashram, where our big bags are stored, with Greg and Susie. Then we will either go on a yoga vacation at the Sivananda Ashram or to the Integral Yoga center in Coimbatore.

At the ashram there was a monkey that lived on the 16th floor above us. He took the stairs all the way up. I guess he didn't figure out how to press the button on the elevator yet. Though I bet he could. We have quite a few good stores about him.

So we are staying at a lovely place called Thomas Inn. Its a little more pricey but after being eaten by mosquitoes last night in the Hotel we were staying in, we will be very happy. Its a home stay and the couple is very sweet and gentle. And apparently the breakfast is great!!

I hope everyone is well enjoying the winter and lack of mosquitoes (up until now we haven't had too many problems with them)

Much Love,
Tonya and Shawn