Melt with Me

Flying into Cochin last night from Bangalore was tiresome. the flight approximately one hour but the waiting and then the delays well that's how travel goes. I am exploring this new city today. I have already gotten up and out of my place and now I am walking the streets and seeking what ever comes my way that interests me. nothing really to report but take a look at this city. thanks m

As I discover new places to try, Let me be the first to recommend a great tea place. "Infinitea" On Cunningham road, next to my favorite Cyber palace and Travel agency. I must be in the business and Non tourist section because, well I can tell by the environment that I have been walking. All students and business class people milling on there way. flower shops and one way streets rather than the melee of oncoming and sideways going auto rickshaws.. they are fun . My Favorite mode of transportation. the wind ripping through my hair feels great. later cats. thanks m

The sounds wake me again. I decide to plan my day around getting a airline ticket and money exchanges and looking to head south. Kerala is the next stop at 7 pm tonight one hour by plane or 17 train then more hours by bus. I am feeling good, havent had the balls to try any food yet.. Maybe later.. I am being rushed here at the cute internet cafe.. all me.. what did I expect, I am typing faster than I want to right now. its hot and muggy and I am heading to a tea place called infintea, should be alright. till next time. I am well and not to sleepy. Thanks M

Hi ~ After taking upwards of three travel days I made it to INDIA. I arrived 07-DEC-06 WOW. grabbed a motorrickshaw and went to the first place that I wanted to stay.. Shi! NO ROOMS, then I found a great Place that I recommend for anyone coming to Bangalore and wants to be next to the City Bus and Train station.. this place was great for a person in dire need of sleep. OK rooms. fans, TVs, and well the basics but I think pretty secure and available was the bottom line. Next I checking in in the dark, at 335 am then couldn't sleep so got up at 730 and started my day.. but this was a mistake because the keep at the hotel thought that I was vacating and so .. carring the rolling bag on the very bumpy streets not a recommendation. Beautiful Parrots and very cool birds fly overhead. dogs cows and the such litter the roads. the horns and the honks and the beep beeps are very comforting in a bustling kind of way. I do enjoy the noice and the pulse of the city. thank god I have ear plugs.....

Good Evening Mates. this is the final hour. My last post until I find a computer in Germany or Bangalore. I have had a wonderful time in NY and expect my flights to be smooth and quick. The chill in the air is way to crispy on the bones. I am as my dad puts is "getting soft" because I left the farm, well he might be right because this cold is painful and I am glad I am outta here. BRRRRRRrrrrr its been in the 20s and windy. So long North America, SO long NY, so long Oregon, Be well. have fun and laugh often, hey more often than you do............. Thanks M

I sat in a heated outdoor pool overlooking the rolling hills in NJ this afternoon. What a relaxing stress free afternoon. The Spa formerly called Crystal Springs has been renovated and is lovely. The temperature outside was bitter cold with ripping wind which made for nice steam pillows that floated off the warm body at the outdoor pool. After sitting in the Sauna for 45 minutes with (2) ice plunges to chill out I was beat red and ready for some food... Having spent a great day at the spa just chilling the gang and I headed for Greenwood Lake, NY where we had dinner and met up with Pete2e, thanks Pete2e that was yummy. As the days slip by and the moments flutter, I am imaging the future good times I will be having. So ready i am, So very ready. I am typing this while two cute little rambunctious turtles are swimming in a tank trying to get me to feed them.. They are very active and fun to watch. Maybe I will get a turtle when I come home. be well and stay warm father winter is ablowing...